Herrgott's hiking trail through the vineyards of the Mosel
- start: Town center Wintrich, tourist information
- destination: Town center Wintrich, tourist information
- medium
- 10,21 km
- 3 hours
- 353 m
- 411 m
- 123 m
- 60 / 100
- 40 / 100
Circular hike on vineyard and forest paths. Round route from the Mosel into the Hunsrück landscape.
In Wintrich, Großer Herrgott and Wintricher Ohligsbegr count among the best vineyard sites. The namesake of this hike is the "Großer Herrgott" - he watches over the Mosel bend at Wintrich and Piesport and is somewhat reminiscent of the Christ statue on Sugarloaf Mountain in Rio de Janeiro.
Insights into the hiking tour:
The hike leads over vineyard paths up to the landmark of Wintrich, the aforementioned "Großer Herrgott". From up here, there is a wonderful view of the Mosel valley and the Wintrich dam. There are also benches and seats at the viewpoint for resting.
The further route goes through the Rondelbachtal, where wild daffodils (Narcissus pseudonarcissus) bloom in spring. The protected plant is very rare and endangered. It only occurs in the Hunsrück, in the North Rhine-Westphalian Eifel and in the Vosges and only thrives where little or no fertilization is done.
The highest point is reached at Kasholz and a former windmill. The end of the tour is in the beautiful wine village of Wintrich.
There are no food stops along the way - but in Wintrich (inns and wineries/taverns).
Impressions
General information
Directions
From the town center, the path leads you via the vineyard educational trail to the landmark "Großer Herrgott", with a great view of the Wintrich dam. You then continue through the Rondelbachtal to Kasholz and the former windmill. Via the higher-lying vineyard paths, you reach the K 85. From there, you descend back to Wintrich.
Safety Guidelines
Vehicles of the vintners have right of way on the vineyard paths.
Equipment
Sturdy footwear and packed lunch.
Tip
Buy packed lunch in Wintrich and take the first break at the "Großer Herrgott". Great viewpoint - don't forget your camera.
Getting there
From Bernkastel, follow the B53 through the towns of Andel, Mülheim and Brauneberg to Wintrich.
Parking
at the open-air museum, town center
Public transit
Bernkastel-Kues: Taxi Edringer: 06531 - 8149, Taxi Priwitzer: 06531 - 96970, Taxi Reitz: 06531 - 6455
Neumagen-Dhron: Taxi Kreusch 06507 - 2493
Nearest/primary stops: Wintrich Church; Wintrich Kindergarten
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
Phone 06531/500190
info@bernkastel.de
www.bernkastel.de
Tourist Information in the Town Hall
Bergstraße 3
54487 Wintrich
Phone 06534/8628F
info@wintrich-mosel.de
www.wintrich-mosel.de
Pavings
- Asphalt Coating (3%)
- Street (7%)
- Crushed Rock (41%)
- Hiking Trail (44%)
- Path (2%)
- Unknown (2%)
Weather
This tour is presented by: Ferienland Bernkastel-Kues, Author: Lisa Gerber