Mining has left its mark on the village of Altlay and its inhabitants and has given it its name. A “lay” is the local word for a roof slate.

Whoever enters the narrow river valleys around Altlay will hardly miss the evidence of former slate mining. Wherever one goes there are signs of extensive slate extraction which was mostly small scale mining.

Altstrimmig is a small and tranquil community in the Hunsrück situated on the Strimmig hills.

Several restored half-timbered houses demonstrate the typical architecture of this region.

In and around Altstrimmig you will find rest and recuperation from daily stress and you can enjoy your holiday in the midst of meadows and gentle rolling hills. Especially for the hiking enthusiast there are tours for one or more days taking you along natural hiking trails and offering plenty of exhilarating views.

Blankenrath is a central town in the Hunsrück area offering diverse tourist facilities.

Strolling along the inspiring woodland paths, through lush fields and meadows and along clear streams you will realise that this is paradise on earth.

In the fresh and natural air of the Hunsrück hikers and cyclists can forget their daily stress. Forst is the smallest of the four communities belonging to “Strimmiger Berg”.

In the middle ages it belonged to the Archdiocese and Electorate of Trier. The chapel built in 1747 is dedicated to Saint John of Nepomuk and Saint Barbara. It is presumed that the altar decorated with the baroque figurines of Saint Apollinaris, Saint John of Nepomuk and Saint Barbara originate from the Engelport monastery.

Grenderich is situated at the edge of the Hunsrück Hills and offers a variety of opportunities to have a relaxing holiday. Nature lovers will find plenty of walking trails in perfect natural woods.

Haserich was first mentioned in a document in 1504 and is a small village in the Hunsrück in which agriculture is the mainstay.

The Celts came here around 500 b.C. while on the Celtic Trail. Apart from a walk along the wetland biotope there are plenty of well-signposted walking trails for nature lovers around and about the village.

Heswiler, a little hospitable village on the edge of the Hunsrück, is surrounded with evergreen and deciduous forests.

Visitors can get to know well-laid out walking trails leading over the natural landscape of the Hunsrück Hills.

Spend your holiday or a few days in peace and quiet or be sporty and active combining the pleasure of local specialities of the Hunsrück.

It’s your choice!

Let yourself be enthralled by the beauty of natural surroundings and by the distinctive customs of the Hunsrück and its friendly people. This typical Hunsrück village on the “Strimmig Berg” is the ideal base for fantastic walks.

The idyllic village community is situated on the woody hills on the edge of the Hunsrück on “Strimmig Berg”.

The higher location guarantees a mild bracing climate and there is no oppressive humidity in summer just sunshine in summer and mostly fog-free days in autumn even as late as November.

Outdoor sports such as walking, hiking, Nordic walking and cycling are ideal activities.

Moritzheim has existed since 1841 and is the youngest of all the communities in the Zell district.

Anyone looking for peaceful natural surroundings has come to the right place. This small village on the edge of the Hunsrück Hills appears to be an island in sea of endless pine and spruce forests and fields and meadows. An unsurpassed place for dreamy days in rejuvenating hilltop air.

This small village lies in typical Hunsrück surroundings. Its proximity to the Moselle and Altlay river valleys is particularly interesting for nature lovers.

Reidenhausen is a small tranquil village in the idyllic Hunsrück.

Surrounded by wooded hills the village offers its nature-loving visitors a relaxing holiday. Unspoilt nature filled with the smell of woodland aromas and a picturesque landscape make walking, hiking and recreation a joy.

This village offers true diversity of landscape with masses of woods, fields and meadows, magnificent views for walkers and passionate hikers.

The surroundings seems especially created for extensive walks and cycle tours.

The small community lies in a quiet and peaceful corner of the Hunsrück.

Wonderful views and excellent walking trails ensure a nice and relaxing holiday at any time of the year.

The lanes to Walhausen leads us past meadows and woods no matter from which direction you come.