Förster Kleinmann Trail in the Moselhunsrück near Monzelfeld
- start: Monzelfeld center (intersection of "Alte Poststraße" and "Wasenstraße")
- destination: Monzelfeld center
- medium
- 8,89 km
- 3 hours
- 145 m
- 439 m
- 294 m
- 80 / 100
- 40 / 100
Small but challenging hike through the Hunsrück. After starting in Monzelfeld, the path first goes through open fields and meadows, then through the forest.
Varied: first elongated fields, then dense forest.
Insights into the hike:
The path starts in the center of Monzelfeld at a fountain that reminds of the mining that was carried out in Annenberg since the 16th century. Then it leads through the forests of the Hunsrück community and opens up magnificent views of meadows and forests. In the Hinterbachtal you encounter old mills and the Förster Kleinmann Hut - the namesake of this hiking trail. It continues into the small district of Annenberg. The mining of silver-bearing lead ore was the reason why in the 16th century, in the middle of the forest, the former mining settlement Annenberg was founded.
It is recommended to buy packed meals. There are good resting opportunities on benches along the route and at the Förster Kleinmann Hut. There is a pizzeria in the center of Monzelfeld.
Impressions
General information
Directions
The route starts in the center of Monzelfeld at a fountain. First, you cross the street. Then you walk along Wasenstraße to the turn onto Mühlenstraße. You turn right onto the street and follow it out of the village. After passing through an underpass, you have a beautiful view of the picturesque Hunsrück landscape, with all its meadows, forests, mountains, and valleys. You then follow this winding gravel path down through the forest. At a fork in the path, the route leads you left into the valley to a brook, along which the path runs past three old mills. At the end of the path, turn left onto a street and after about 20m turn right onto a forest trail. On the left side is the Förster Kleinmann Hut, inviting you to rest, as well as several seating areas along the way. The path continues past the brook until it is crossed by a footbridge. At the end of the path, the route leads you via a short paved way into the small district of Annenberg. There you then go right, through a forest, uphill again. When you reach the top, you are rewarded again with a wonderful view over the meadows and forests of the Hunsrück. At a junction, where there is again a seating area, you go left until you reach a street. You must cross it and walk left on the pedestrian path. The next street that crosses must also be crossed, and you then come via a gentle slope onto a gravel path that, if you go right, leads back to Monzelfeld. Arriving in Monzelfeld, Wasenstraße takes you back to the starting point.
Safety Guidelines
There is enough space on the paths to pass others.
Equipment
Sturdy footwear and possibly packed meals in your backpack.
Tip
In the middle of the forest you come across the small village of Annenberg. Why? In the 16th century silver-bearing lead ores were mined here - Annenberg is a former mining settlement. An artist café there is open on Sundays and holidays from May 1st to October 31st.
Getting there
From Bernkastel on Schanzstraße towards Andel, through the tunnel, K 101 and K94 to Monzelfeld.
Parking
Car parking spaces are available in the center of Monzelfeld.
Public transit
Bernkastel-Kues: Taxi Edringer: 06531 - 8149, Taxi Priwitzer: 06531 - 96970, Taxi Reitz: 06531 - 6455
Nearest/primary stop: Monzelfeld, Kirchstraße
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
Ferienland Bernkastel-Kues
Gestade 6
54470 Bernkastel-Kues
Tel. 06531/50019-0
www.bernkastel.de
Pavings
- Asphalt Coating (13%)
- Crushed Rock (30%)
- Hiking Trail (53%)
- Street (2%)
- Unknown (2%)
- Path (1%)
Weather
This tour is presented by: Ferienland Bernkastel-Kues, Author: Claus Conrad