Lasserg: Castle Views, Chapel and Trails

When searching for a hotel in Lasserg, the town’s history, views and trails offer different points of interest. The chapel, Bischofstein Castle and cycling and hiking routes provide different focal points for planning a stay.

Chapel and views

In the centre of Lasserg is the chapel dedicated to Saint Benedict, which is worth a visit. The so-called “Küppchen” offers views of Bischofstein Castle and the Moselle Valley. The chapel and viewpoint offer two different perspectives: a religious site in the village centre and views of the castle and valley.

Bischofstein Castle: construction history and visits

Bischofstein Castle in Münstermaifeld-Lasserg was built in the second half of the 12th century. After it was destroyed in the late 17th century, it was rebuilt between 1930 and 1933. These dates mark two construction phases: its medieval construction and its reconstruction in the 20th century. Visits are possible by prior appointment; check the latest information about making arrangements before your visit.

Hiking and cycling in Lasserg

You can hike from Lasserg to Bischofstein Castle via the Traumpfad Laysteig trail. Cycle Route 2 is about 35 kilometres long, passes through Lasserg and leads to the Lasserger Küppchen viewpoint. The two tours therefore differ in their mode of travel and destination: the hiking route leads to the castle, while the cycling route includes a viewpoint and gives an approximate total length. Check current trail conditions before setting out on a hike.

Münstermaifeld as additional context

For a broader look at the Münstermaifeld destination, explore the city’s cultural sites. The Collegiate Church of St. Martin and St. Severus in Münstermaifeld is the church of the former Collegiate Foundation of St. Martin and St. Severus. The Maifeld Archaeological Museum in Münstermaifeld features the permanent exhibition “Wealth. Power. Salvation”; it is located in the vaulted cellar beneath the Tourist Information Centre in the old provost’s residence on Münsterplatz. A historic blacksmith’s workshop is among the other museum rooms of the Münstermaifeld Local History and Experience Museum.

A historical city tour takes visitors to the main sights in Münstermaifeld on a walk lasting just under an hour. A smartphone-based city tour lets visitors explore 31 sights in Münstermaifeld. The formats therefore differ: the historical tour gives an approximate duration, while the smartphone tour specifies the number of sights included.

The Maifeld cycling and hiking trail follows a disused railway line that is almost flat, running between Münstermaifeld, Polch, Ochtendung and Mayen. It also serves as a sculpture trail, with artworks creating an open-air museum in the landscape. Unlike the approximately 35-kilometre-long Route 2 in Lasserg, the Maifeld cycling and hiking trail is defined by the connection between these towns and its former railway line. Use the descriptions of each route to distinguish between the trail through Lasserg to Küppchen and the Maifeld trail with its outdoor art. From the former Münstermaifeld station, the route first follows the main cycling and hiking trail; after about 500 metres, the path to Eltz Castle branches off.

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