Best of Moselsteig for families

The charming Moselle village of Bullay with its numerous traditional inss and the lovely ‚Brautrock‘-fountain situated at the Lindenplatz square invites you to a leisurely stroll.  

Hotel example: Feriendomizil am Lindenplatz

Short train ride through the tunnel to Reil. You walk across vineyards enjoying a spectacular view onto Germany’s longest slope-viaduct and the river loops further below. At the lookout tower at the Prinzenkopf you can enjoy glances into the distance. Here the area between the Moselle river loops is only a few hundred metres wide, you nearly feel like you are on an island. Past the Marienburg castle you are headed downhill again and via the double-decked bridge back to Bullay.

Hotel example: Feriendomizil am Lindenplatz

The legendary Moselweinbahn-railway takes you to the start of the hike into the art nouveau town of Traben-Trarbach. You ascend on steep terrain to Grevenstein castle and proceed along the Franzosensteig-trail via spiral staircases and steep trails directly through the ruin. The view onto the river deep down below is also spectacular.  An alpine section of the hike at the Kirster Ridge leads you with great views to Enkirch. Finally by bus along the river to Bullay.

Hotel example: Feriendomizil am Lindenplatz

A wine-growing educational trail leads you to the top, where forest- and meadow paths lead you across the river up Mount Petersberg. From the summit-cross you enjoy impressive views into the depth and onto the Moselle river loop. After a break at the panorama spot Eulenköpfchen you reach Neef. If you have energy left, you can then climb up Mount Calmont, Europe‘s steepest vineyard. Through the Emperor Wilhelm Tunnel by train to Cochem.

Hotel example: Hotel Karl Müller

From Bruttig you proceed through the gorge of the Kabainerbach-stream in the shade uphill to the viewing platform at the Eisernen Mast (‚Iron Pole‘). Straight through the vineyard slopes you hike across the rocky mountainsides of the Brauselay, which towers as a black steep cliff steeped in legends above the river. In the afternoon you marvel at the Cochem imperial castle from the water whilst enjoying a pleasant boat trip.

Hotel example: Hotel Karl Müller

Either on foot or by chair lift you ascend to the Pinnerkreuz, a marvellous rock turret situated above Cochem. After that into the wildlife- and adventure park, where adults and children can really let off steam. Along forest paths high above the river to the legendary hut „Wingerts Budche“. The views into the distance onto the Moselle valley and the chain of hills opposite is fantastic. By Moselbahn-railway into your Day Finish  Treis-Karden.

Hotel example: Schlosshotel Petry

The impressive boxwood trail welcomes you with evergreen forests and steep rock steps. From Müden along historic pilgrimage trails into the highland to Eltz castle. After a break in the beer garden you proceed leisurely along the stream to Moselkern and by train back to the hotel.

Hotel example: Schlosshotel Petry