Monzelfeld: Hiking and Nature in Focus

Monzelfeld offers opportunities for a stay focused on hiking and observing nature. Signposted hiking trails connect the village with Annenberg and nearby settlements in the Hunsrück and along the Moselle; they also lead to nearby attractions. When planning, you can therefore take both the trail connections and the landscape into account. Check the local signs before setting out.

The Förster-Kleinmann-Weg

The Förster-Kleinmann-Weg starts in Monzelfeld and initially passes through open fields and meadows, then through forest. The route is 8.9 kilometres long, is rated moderate and takes approximately three hours. Together, the route, length, difficulty level and approximate duration give you a concrete picture of the hike. This helps you assess how the approximate walking time and the transition from open areas to forest fit into your day’s plans. Route details may change; check the current trail listing and conditions before hiking.

Landscape and Nature Observation

The surroundings combine forests, meadows, valleys, mills and streams with viewpoints offering far-reaching views over the Moselle Valley. In the local valleys and along the streams, you can look out for white-throated dippers and fire salamanders; distinctive rock formations are also among the area’s natural features. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.

More Things to Do in the Wider Bernkastel-Wittlich Destination

The wider Bernkastel-Wittlich destination is where the volcanic Eifel, the romantic Moselle Valley and the Hunsrück, rich in forests and meadows, meet. At 816 metres, the Erbeskopf invites visitors to hike and offers a range of winter sports. The National Park Gate at the Erbeskopf provides information about nature and the environment and features an interactive multimedia exhibition focusing on forests and bogs.

The wider Bernkastel-Wittlich destination offers a range of hiking options. The Manderscheider Burgenstieg is a 5.4-kilometre, moderate circular route around the castles of Manderscheid; its stated duration is two hours. The Burgenklettersteig in Manderscheid comprises three stages around the two castles, is about four kilometres long in total and has fixed cables along one kilometre. This lets you compare a circular route with a stated duration against a multi-stage via ferrata with a fixed-cable section.

Another activity in this wider destination is the Maare-Mosel cycle path: it runs from Daun to Bernkastel-Kues for 58.5 kilometres along a disused railway line. A bike bus takes cyclists from the Maare-Mosel cycle path in Bernkastel-Kues back to the starting point; the return trip can be booked in advance. Check the current timetable before planning.

The wider Bernkastel-Wittlich destination also includes the vinotheque in the historic vaulted cellars of St. Nicholas Hospital. It offers wine tastings featuring wines from the Moselle, Saar and Ruwer, as well as a selection of 100 wines ranging from quality wines to ice wine. Those wishing to include wine culture in their stay will find a different regional focus alongside hiking and cycling.

Discover more destinations: Noviand, Piesport, Lösnich, Brauneberg, Graach An Der Mosel, Wehlen, Andel, Minheim.

Back to the wider travel overview: Bernkastel-Kues.