Traumschleife Kasteler Felsenpfad
- start: Car park in front of the Klause, 54441 Kastel-Staadt
- destination: Car park in front of the Klause, 54441 Kastel-Staadt
- medium
- 8,33 km
- 3 hours 30 minutes
- 386 m
- 361 m
- 183 m
- 100 / 100
- 40 / 100
The rock path leads through the high plateau of Kastel-Staadt and is characterized by a unique variety of experiences with historical treasures, from the Celts to the Prussians.
The Kasteler Felsenpfad leads through the rocky high plateau of Kastel-Staadt and is characterized by a unique variety of experiences. In addition to historic treasures from Celtic to Prussian times, the rock path offers a wealth of scenic attractions.
Impressive is the grand rock landscape of the Buntsandstein with towering cliffs and a fantastic panorama as well as the idyllic Pinschbach valley. The best view is offered from the monumental Altfels, which is connected with a climbing part. For this, you are rewarded with a breathtaking panoramic view over the Saar valley. Other unique rock formations can be found along the route: Roman gate, Round Tower or Hedgehog rock.
Impressions
General information
Directions
Car park at Landesdenkmal Klause - towards Ehrenfriedhof - Elisensitz - Ehrenfriedhof - Klausenportel - Roman theater - Round Tower - Pilsfels - Altfels - Pinschbach bridge - town center Kastel - Mariengrotto - Roman gate - car park Klause.
The opening hours of the Klause are: From 16.04. to 31.10.2025: Wednesday to Sunday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, open until 5:00 pm in July and August. Last admission is one hour before closing time.
Open guided tours are offered from 23.04. to 31.10.2025 on Wednesdays and Fridays at 10:30 am and Thursdays at 2:30 pm. There are no open guided tours from 11.10. to 21.10. Tickets for the open guided tours are available online in the Saar-Obermosel-Touristik experience shop at www.saar-obermosel.de/erlebnisse.
Safety Guidelines
Almost 80% of the route runs over paths or soft forest ground. Sturdy footwear is recommended. The route is not suitable for strollers.
Equipment
Almost 80% of the route runs over paths or soft forest ground. Sturdy footwear is recommended.
Tip
Combine the hike on the Traumschleife Kasteler Felsenpfad with a visit to the Landesdenkmal Klause!
Opening hours from 16.04. to 31.10.2025: Wednesday to Sunday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, open until 5:00 pm in July and August. Last admission is one hour before closing time.
Open guided tours are offered from 23.04. to 31.10.2025 on Wednesdays and Fridays at 10:30 am and Thursdays at 2:30 pm. There are no open guided tours from 11.10. to 21.10.
The Klause is closed for visits on 24.10.2025. However, participation in the 10:30 am tour is possible!
Getting there
From Trier, you can reach Kastel-Staadt via the B 51 towards Saarburg and further via Trassem (B 407) towards Freudenburg to the Kastel-Staadt exit.
Parking
Free parking in front of the Klause (end of König-Johann-Straße, 54441 Kastel-Staadt).
Public transit
Information on current bus schedules to the stop "Kastel (TR), Kirchstraße" can be found at:www.vrt-info.de.
Literature
A free flyer about the Klause and the Kulturplateau Kastel-Staadt is available at the tourist information offices in Konz and Saarburg.
Maps
Die Wanderkarte „Urlaubsregion Saar-Obermosel“ im Maßstab 1:35.000 ist für 8,95 € in den Tourist-Informationen in Konz und Saarburg erhältlich.Oder bestellen Sie die Karte direkt in unserem Online-Prospektshop
Additional Information
Saar-Obermosel-Touristik, Tourist Information Saarburg, Graf-Siegfried-Str. 32, 54439 Saarburg, Tel. 06581-995980
Saar-Obermosel-Touristik, Tourist Information Konz, Saarstr. 1, 54329 Konz, Tel. 06501-6018040
E-mail: info@saar-obermosel.de
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Pavings
- Asphalt Coating (2%)
- Crushed Rock (20%)
- Path (66%)
- Hiking Trail (10%)
- Street (1%)
Weather
This tour is presented by: Saar-Obermosel-Touristik e.V , Author: Saar-Obermosel-Touristik e.V.