Around the Harpelstein in the Moselle town Neumagen-Dhron
- start: Neumagen-Dhron, district Papiermühle
- destination: Neumagen-Dhron, district Papiermühle
- medium
- 12,76 km
- 3 hours 58 minutes
- 382 m
- 483 m
- 152 m
- 40 / 100
- 40 / 100
A beautiful circular hike through the forest near Neumagen-Dhron. Almost exclusively on forest paths and along the course of the Dhron, hikers can look forward to wonderful views.
On lonely paths and along idyllic river courses, the hike goes around the Harpelstein. The said rock is the namesake of this hiking route and is now under nature protection.
Insights into the hike:
In the Dhron valley, where the two Hunsrück streams "Kleine" and "Große Dhorn" merge, the circular hike around the Harpelstein begins. On forest and meadow paths, the hiking trail passes giant sequoias, the Heusprungbach stream, a quarry, and the Hunsrück municipality of Horath. Characteristics of the route are peace, quiet, and beautiful views.
It is recommended to hike the route counterclockwise. This keeps the ascent on the forest path to the village of Horath, 5 1/2 kilometers away, always moderate. Refreshment options are available in Horath, which is reached approximately halfway through the route. During the hike, there are also various rest areas where you can enjoy the view and consume your brought provisions.
Impressions
General information
Directions
Just a few kilometers away from the Moselle valley lies Papiermühle, a district of Neumagen-Dhron. Here in the Dhron valley, where the Kleine and Große Dhron – two Hunsrück streams – merge, you start the hike "Around the Harpelstein" at the end of Harpelstein Street in a right curve. It is recommended to hike the route counterclockwise. This way, the ascent on the forest path to the village of Horath, 5 1/2 kilometers away, remains moderate. Along the way, you pass individual giant sequoias, the Heusprungbach stream, a small quarry (where the wood for the STELLA Noviomagi was cut), and the junction to the dream loop "Dhrontal-Wackentour." In Horath, turn left at the first opportunity onto Schulstraße and Königsgartenstraße. You then leave the village again along meadows. At the forest edge near a hut, there is the possibility to make a detour to the family hotel Haus Hochwald and stop for refreshments. Otherwise, you pass another junction of the dream loop and hike uphill into the forest. The return route leads exclusively through the forest. Shortly before Papiermühle, there is a rest area at the Veltenbach stream.
Safety Guidelines
Wide paths in the forest, no special safety instructions.
Equipment
Sturdy hiking shoes and, if necessary, backpack supplies.
Tip
In Neumagen-Dhron lies the wine ship Stella Noviomagi – a trip on the reconstructed Roman wine ship is not to be missed.
Getting there
Coming from Bernkastel, continue on the B53, pass through Mülheim an der Mosel, pass through Brauneberg, through Wintrich, turn left: B53. Through Piesport, turn left onto L156. Follow this, then turn left onto Dhorntalstraße L155. At the beginning of Papiermühle turn left into Harpelsteinstraße and follow this to the end.
Parking
Parking options on the roadside in the village
Public transit
Please note that the path starts in the district Papiermühle, which is about 6 km from Neumagen-Dhron.
Bernkastel-Kues: Taxi Edringer: 06531 - 8149, Taxi Priwitzer: 06531 - 96970, Taxi Reitz: 06531 - 6455
Neumagen-Dhron: Taxi Kreusch 06507 - 2493
Nearest/primary stop: Papiermühle, Stefan-Andres-Tal Street
Literature
All hiking trails in the Bernkastel-Kues holiday region can be found in the WanderGuide. This brochure is available at all tourist information offices in the holiday region. Online: https://www.bernkastel.de/wir-fuer-sie/prospekte-bestellen/prospekte
Maps
WanderGuide – the hiking guide in the Bernkastel-Kues holiday region. With description and map.
Additional Information
Ferienland Benkastel-Kues
Gestade 6
54470 Bernkastel-Kues
Tel: 06531/500190
www.bernkastel.de
Pavings
- Asphalt Coating (6%)
- Hiking Trail (46%)
- Crushed Rock (47%)
- Path (1%)
Weather
This tour is presented by: Ferienland Bernkastel-Kues, Author: Lisa Gerber