Trekking between Mosel and Kondelwald

1st stage Traben station - "Weitsicht" platform

It is recommended to stock up on enough provisions and water near the station; here you will find two supermarkets. Then cross the bridge into Trarbach through the small old town. You can also refill water supplies at the drinking fountain in Trarbach on the square below the Protestant church. After that, it goes steeply up the vineyards, and you walk along the ridge to the Moseltherme through vineyards. From here it becomes shady, and you enter the mystical Kautenbach valley. The path leads over beautiful narrow forest trails past the spectacular Bischofsmütze. From there it is not far to the trekking platform "Weitsicht".

2nd stage "Weitsicht" platform - "In den Weinbergen" platform

From the "Weitsicht" platform, it continues steadily uphill through the Kautenbach valley to the heights of the Graacher Schanzen. You cross the new B50 and hike on the Moselsteig with wonderful views of the Mosel valley. Arriving at the rest stop "Maria Zill" offers a wonderful view of Bernkastel-Kues and the surrounding villages. Through a path, you cross over the Graacher Schanze back to the other side of the new B50. You walk through meadows and fields into another forest area. Then vineyard sites line your way, and you are almost at the destination of the "In den Weinbergen" platform. 

3rd stage "Weitsicht" platform - trekking site "Under the fruit trees"

 From the platform, you follow the hiking trail Seitensprung Kluckertspfad for a short distance and then cross the small wine village Traben-Trarbach/Wolf. There you cross the Mosel and then steeply climb the Wolfer Goldgrube vineyard site. At the top, a small detour to the Landal holiday park is possible to replenish provisions at the park shop. Past the mountain chapel, it goes up to the Kröver Berg, and the K62 is crossed. Then it goes over meadows and fields into the forest and downhill to the village of Bengel. From there it is not far to the idyllic natural camping site "Under the fruit trees".

4th stage trekking site "Under the fruit trees" - Reil station

From the trekking site "Under the fruit trees," you walk to Springiersbach monastery. From there, it goes over a wooded section to the B49. From there you have to climb more elevation meters, but at the top, you get a great view from Reiler Hals over the Mosel valley. The path winds down through the vineyards to Reil station. If you still have energy, you can walk into the center of Reil, where various places to eat are available.

If you do not have much time left, you can shorten the route and use the station in Bengel directly for the return journey.

No open fires are allowed on the trekking platforms "Weitsicht" and "Wolfspfad." At the trekking site "Under the fruit trees," please observe the notices on current forest fire danger.

Please strictly observe these regulations and consider alternatives for your meal preparation.

You know best what you need for your trekking tour; as a guideline, you should definitely think of the following items:

- trekking backpack

- well-broken-in hiking shoes

- tent and tent fasteners

- sleeping pad and sleeping bag

- trekking clothing including rainwear

- booking confirmations

- map or GPS device

- provisions and water supplies

- first aid kit and medications

- toilet paper

More info on recommended equipment can be found at www.moselregion.com

Spend a night right in the wild nature; this is possible on our trekking platforms and sites!

Arrival is recommended by train. If arriving by car, start in Bengel, Traben-Trarbach, or Traben-Trarbach/Wolf.

Public parking spaces are available, some subject to fees.

The stations Bengel, Reil, and Traben-Trarbach can be used as start or end points of the tour.

Hiking area Mosel. Middle Mosel/Kondelwald. ISBN 978-89637-257-4

Information and booking options for the trekking platforms can be found at www.moselregion.com

A review of our trekking platforms can be found at little red hiking rucksack https://www.littleredhikingrucksack.de/