Panoramaweg in Mülheim on the Moselle
- start: Hiker's parking lot at the fire station, 54486 Mülheim
- destination: Hiker's parking lot at the fire station, 54486 Mülheim
- medium
- 10,23 km
- 2 hours 30 minutes
- 226 m
- 267 m
- 116 m
- 80 / 100
- 40 / 100
The circular hike leads through forest, meadow, and vineyard paths through the Moselle town of Mülheim. Nomen est Omen: the route is definitely scenic.
Insight into the hiking tour:
The varied panorama path of the municipality of Mülheim on the Moselle leads through the vineyards as well as extensive forest sections and offers great views: of the former county and of the Mülheim vineyard site Sonnenlay - by the way, the most consumed wine on all Zeppelin Atlantic flights. A worthwhile detour along the route is the Elisenhäuschen in the Mülheim vineyards. A legend revolves around this, whose main character is Napoleon. On his retreat after the lost Battle of Leipzig, Napoleon Bonaparte camped near Mülheim in 1813. After a night of debauchery, one of the soldiers harassed a winemaker’s wife, whose husband then killed the Frenchman. Napoleon ordered the husband to be handed over, otherwise the village would be burned down. In this situation, a Mülheim citizen offered 3000 thalers as compensation and thus saved his village. As a thank you, he received a valuable piece of land from the community, on which he planted a vineyard and named it "Luisenweinberg" in memory of the Prussian queen. The folk name quickly made it the Elisenberg.
There are no significant inclines on the circular hiking path. This also makes it very family-friendly. You can stop in Mülheim: in restaurants or wine taverns. Packed lunch is recommended for on the way.
Impressions
General information
Directions
The starting point of this route is the hiker's parking lot at the fire station in the center of Mülheim, directly at the festival square. From the fire station, a path leads you uphill to the left through the residential area; after 200 m, this path turns right into the Bergfried, which leads out of the town. Following the signage of the Panoramaweg, you reach the vineyards through an underpass of federal road 53 at the end of the residential area. On the vineyard paths of Johannisberg, you can enjoy an impressive view over the vineyards to the Moselle River. The path continues straight ahead, leading you over meadows and fields through the Andeler Forest. In the forest area above this wine village, leave the forest path at the fork, parallel to the Goldbach stream. Following the forest trail to the left, after some hiking you return to the Mülheim vineyards. To the left above these hills towers the legendary Elisenhäuschen, which is definitely worth a detour.
After a short detour to this hut, another highlight awaits in the switchbacks of the vineyard paths: From the vineyard site "Veldenzer Kirchberg", where the hiking path "Grafen, Gold und Schwarzer Peter" intersects, there is a breathtaking view over the Moselle Valley. Following the vineyard paths, you reach the lovely valley of the Veldenzer Bach stream. The town of Veldenz, together with Mülheim and Andel, historically formed the former county of Veldenz. Downstream, the path follows the course of the stream back to the starting point at the fire station. At the adjacent market or festival square, a famous folk festival takes place each year according to old tradition: the "Mülheimer Markt." In the first week of August every year, locals and guests celebrate the market, which is already 500 years old and dates back to a market and court day of the counts of Veldenz. Highlights of this festival include the big "Count's Wine Tasting", which marks the start every year. A magnificent parade, alongside the fairground and market stalls, forms another highlight.
Safety Guidelines
Wide streets and safe paths.
Equipment
Hiking or trekking shoes, packed lunch
Tip
Food is available on the go in shops and cafés in Mülheim on the Moselle. On the way, there are various places for a nice rest.
Getting there
Coming from B53, Mülheim on the Moselle is located about 5 kilometers upstream from Bernkastel-Kues.
Parking
Start and finish of the hiking trail is the hiker's parking lot at the fire station. Opposite and next to the fire station of the volunteer fire brigade Mülheim / Mosel are sufficient free parking spaces. Talweg, 54486 Mülheim
Public transit
Bernkastel-Kues: Taxi Edringer: 06531 - 8149, Taxi Priwitzer: 06531 - 96970, Taxi Reitz: 06531 - 6455
Nearest/primary stop: Mülheim on the Moselle town
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
Weather
This tour is presented by: Ferienland Bernkastel-Kues, Author: Lisa Gerber