Discover Ehrang: Town Wall, Churches and Trails

If you are considering Ehrang as a travel destination, you can focus on different aspects: the historic town centre, a hike through Schlosspark Quint and the heath, or the cycling connections. The buildings and the Ehranger Markt also offer insights into different periods of local history.

Town Wall and Historic Buildings

Ehrang’s sandstone town wall is 1,040 metres long and four to five metres high. The Historic Town Wall Walk follows the wall through the town centre, covers 1,700 metres and takes about 40 minutes. The stated duration of the walk is a helpful guide for planning your time; the measurements describe the town wall itself. Numerous cultural monuments line the route.

Notable buildings include the Catholic parish church of St. Peter. It is a neo-Gothic hall church, built between 1872 and 1875, with stained-glass windows from various periods. The Linkenkapelle at the forest cemetery is a Marian chapel: the present building was constructed in 1905 on the foundations of an earlier building first mentioned in 1805. The Heidekapelle also dates back a long way; it was built in 1375 and restored in 1632.

The Küferkapelle is an 18th-century Baroque chapel. A high-water mark from 1784 can be seen on its doorframe. Haus Briel is considered the oldest house in Ehrang and bears the date “Anno 1593”. The Milokreuz is a three-part wayside cross first mentioned in 1336. The Old Ehrang Railway Station is a designated cultural monument dating from around 1881.

The area’s early history is also part of the local landscape: archaeological finds suggest that a Roman-Christian settlement existed in the area of what is now the Ehrang-Quint district. Schloss Quint once served as the residence of the owners of the Quinter ironworks; Schlosspark Quint is known for its exotic tree species.

Hiking and Views

The hike through Schlosspark Quint and the heath starts at the car park by the Kyll bridge. It is 8 kilometres long and takes about 1 hour and 40 minutes. Check local access conditions before you arrive. Two benches above the barrier on this hike offer a good view of the Moselle Valley and the Meulenwald.

Another viewpoint is at the cross on the Heidestuben. From there, the view extends across the Trier Valley and the Ruwer Valley. Together with the views of the Moselle Valley and the Meulenwald, it offers a different perspective on the landscape from the town wall walk: here, the focus is on the named viewpoints along the hike.

Cycling Routes and Getting There

The Moselle Cycle Route runs through Ehrang. Connections link it with the Kyll Valley Cycle Route and the Mäushecker Cycle Route, as well as, via the Moselle bridge, the Ruwer-Hochwald Cycle Route. When planning your trip, you can distinguish between these named cycling connections without confusing them with the town wall walk or the hike.

Ehrang can be reached via the B 53 and A 602; bus services run to Trier and Schweich. These roads and bus destinations can help guide your travel planning.

The Ehranger Markt

The Ehranger Markt was first mentioned by name in 1350 and was originally a livestock market. It is held regularly as a four-day event featuring music, a church service, community activities and fairground attractions. Specific dates and programmes may vary, so check the information for your travel dates. This allows you to consider the market as a separate event when planning your stay.

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