Burg-Olymp route on the Moselle in Bernkastel-Kues
- start: Tourist Information, Gestade 6, Bernkastel
- destination: Tourist Information, Gestade 6, Bernkastel
- medium
- 7,08 km
- 2 hours 50 minutes
- 298 m
- 404 m
- 106 m
- 100 / 100
- 40 / 100
Shady forests, historic monuments, and narrow paths are offered by the Burg-Olymp route high above the Moselle town of Bernkastel-Kues.
Out of the hustle and bustle of the city and into nature and tranquility: the Burg-Olymp route leads on paths and trails through the forest around Bernkastel and to beautiful viewpoints such as St. Anna Chapel, Wilhelmshöhe and the Olymp - the highest elevation of the hike.
Insights into the hike
Beautiful views into the Moselle valley, a varied landscape, and insights into the history of the Moselle town Bernkastel-Kues are offered by this circular hike. From the parking lot on the Moselle shore, it goes to the Tourist Information at Gestade in Bernkastel: the official starting point of the route. Passing the St. Anna Chapel, the route goes through the forest towards the gold mining town of Andel. The viewpoint Olymp, reached about halfway through the hike, is an ideal spot to rest. Downhill it goes to the Landshut castle ruins, whose oldest walls date back to the 4th century.
Nice places to stop are available in the old town of Bernkastel-Kues as well as on the descent at the Schützenhaus.
Impressions
General information
Directions
The starting point of the hike is at Gestade 6, in front of the Tourist Information. At the "Hotel zur Post" you walk over the steep Schlossweg through the vineyards towards St. Anna Chapel. Straight ahead and uphill, you hike on the "Way of the Cross." At a historic site stands the last of thirteen stations of the Way of the Cross, the St. Anna Chapel, which depicts the burial of Christ. The Moselle Chapel, built in 1615, was enlarged in 1890 and was for a long time the reason for a Bernkastel holiday: Annatag.
From the St. Anna Chapel, the path initially continues on a narrow and steep hiking trail (also marked as "Moselsteig"). Then the path meets a forest road that we follow uphill in the direction of Wilhelmshöhe.
From Wilhelmshöhe, the view extends far into the Eifel. Following the forest path towards Monzelfeld, you head towards the destination "Olymp." After some time, the edge of the forest opens up the view of the village Monzelfeld. This place is also a second possible starting point of this hike. Following the forest path downhill to the left, you reach after a few meters the junction at the Olymp (straight ahead leads to the Tiefenbachtal or on a direct path back to Bernkastel). The Bernkastel "Olymp" is the highest elevation in the Hunsrück at 415 m. From the summit, there is a great panorama of the town. The descent from the Olymp leads you first over a narrow path, then onto a forest road to the parking lot at the former youth hostel. Then continue to Landshut Castle and past the Schützenhaus to the historic marketplace of Bernkastel.
Safety Guidelines
No special safety instructions.
Equipment
Hiking or trekking shoes are sufficient.
Tip
A detour to the Schützenhaus - a nice place to stop with a magnificent view.
Getting there
From Wittlich via L 52 and K 57. Pass through Platten, past Wehlen, Zeltingen and Graach.
Parking
Parking is available at the large Moselle car park on both the Bernkastel and Kues sides, directly on the Moselle. Parking is free during the winter months, from Easter until December 31 parking fees apply.
Public transit
Taxi Edringer: 06531 - 8149, Taxi Priwitzer: 06531 - 96970, Taxi Reitz: 06531 - 6455
Bus stops:
Doctor-Brunnen (Bernkastel district): Start (Tourist Information, Gestade 6): approx. 150 meters
Forum (Kues district): Start (Tourist Information, Gestade 6): approx. 550 meters
Nearest/primary stop: Bernkastel Tourist Information; Bernkastel Deinhard's
Literature
Wanderguide - the hiking guide in the Bernkastel-Kues holiday region. With description and map.
Maps
Wanderguide - the hiking guide in the Bernkastel-Kues holiday region. With description and map.
Additional Information
Bernkastel-Kues Holiday Region
Gestade 6
54470 Bernkastel-Kues
Tel. 06531/50019-0
www.bernkastel.de
Pavings
- Street (3%)
- Asphalt Coating (9%)
- Crushed Rock (12%)
- Path (21%)
- Unknown (10%)
- Hiking Trail (45%)
Weather
This tour is presented by: Ferienland Bernkastel-Kues, Author: Lisa Gerber