Car tour Upper Moselle - experience wine villages, Saargau and Roman treasures

The circular route starts in the town of Konz (Tourist Information), at the confluence of the Saar and Moselle rivers. Directly at the Saar estuary, the sculpture trail Stones on the River begins with the artwork "Stone at the Estuary" and continues to Palzem. Via Konzerbrück (B 419), you reach Wasserliesch, the "Gateway to the Upper Moselle." On the Löschemer Plateau is the nature reserve and orchid paradise "Perfeist," home to a variety of orchid species. Along the Upper Moselle, you come to Oberbillig. The former fishing and shipping village lies opposite the confluence of the Sauer into the Moselle. A car and passenger ferry connects Oberbillig with the opposite town of Wasserbillig in Luxembourg (ferry times: www.oberbillig.de). Via Temmels and Wellen, the route goes to Nittel, the largest wine village on the Upper Moselle. High dolomite and limestone cliffs form an impressive panorama. A hike along the cliff path, which leads through a nature reserve, is an experience. Those who want to learn more about Elbling and the grape varieties on the Upper Moselle can explore the wine educational trail. Behind Nittel, turn right towards Köllig. In the midst of the vineyards, you see the idyllic Rochus Chapel with a magnificent view of the Moselle Valley. Via Rehlingen, the route continues along the B419, parallel to the Moselle, to Palzem. The grape variety educational trail, 1.5 km long, starts above the intersection at the village entrance. A few kilometers further, you reach Thorn Castle, which is privately owned. The route then heads uphill to Kreuzweiler. The Museum of Rural Culture and Technology presents over 40 Bulldogs and tractors from the 1920s to the 1950s in the blockhouse. From Kreuzweiler, you travel via Beuren to Kirf. Follow the Viezstraße through the agriculturally shaped Saargau with its orchards and open fields, via Meurich, Kelsen, and Portz, to Merzkirchen. There is a demonstration distillery here. Via Dittlingen and Südlingen, you reach Helfant. The massive double towers of the Helfant Cathedral can be seen from afar. The next station is Wincheringen. A striking feature is the medieval circular and defensive tower in the town center. Curiously, it carries the bells of the village church, which has no tower. The route now continues via Bilzingen, then turns left onto the K111 towards Fisch. On the right side is the Helen's Cross, a crossing point of former Roman roads. In Fisch, a visit to the newly created village park Lebensfluss in the town center is worthwhile. The next station is Mannebach, with a craft brewery and a cheese dairy. Through the idyllic Mannebach valley, you reach Tawern. Excavations of a Roman vicus can be seen in the street "In den Brühlmorgen." Follow the signs to the Roman temple complex. From the forest car park, it is about a 10-minute walk uphill to the Metzenberg to the Roman temple complex, which was excavated and partially reconstructed in 1986/87. Via the B51, you return to Konz, the starting point of the circular route.

Gas stations in Konz-Karthaus and Saarburg as well as on the Luxembourg side.

No special equipment required.

Nittel: Numerous wineries and gastronomy businesses invite you to enjoy.
App "ARGO": Experience ancient reality on the go www.ar-route.de

You can reach Konz from Trier or Saarburg via the B 51 or along the Upper Moselle via the B 419.

Free parking is available in Konz "Am Markt" directly at the town hall, at the main train station, or in the carpool parking lot at B 51, street "Am Luxemburger Damm."

A private vehicle is required to carry out the route.

DB route Trier - Saarbrücken to Konz station or DB route Trier - Perl to Konz-Mitte station.

Information on current public transport timetables is available at www.bahn.de or www.vrt-info.de.

Tips and information as well as free brochures and maps about the Saar-Upper Moselle holiday region are available from Saar-Upper Moselle Tourism at the Tourist Information offices in Konz (Tel. 06501-6018040) and Saarburg (Tel. 06581-995980).

Or order the brochures directly from our online brochure shop.

The free Saar-Upper Moselle leisure map is available at the Tourist Information offices in Konz (Tel. 06501-6018040) and Saarburg (Tel. 06581-995980).

Or order the map directly from our online brochure shop.

Saar-Upper Moselle Tourism, Tourist Information Saarburg, Graf-Siegfried-Str. 32, 54439 Saarburg, Tel. 06581-995980.

Saar-Upper Moselle Tourism, Tourist Information Konz, Saarstr. 1, 54329 Konz, Tel. 06501-6018040.

Email: info@saar-obermosel.de

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