Wine and slate hike at the Ruwer near Trier
- start: Parking lot in Mertesdorf at the outdoor pool
- medium
- 9,87 km
- 2 hours 15 minutes
- 246 m
- 309 m
- 134 m
- 80 / 100
- 40 / 100
On leisurely forest and field paths, we explore the most renowned top vineyard sites of the Ruwer valley.
This hike, focusing on the top vineyard sites around Mertesdorf and Kasel, runs entirely on easy-to-walk paths and with its length (9 km) and 2-3 hours walking time, is a nice activity for an excursion into the valley near Trier. Especially the sunny location and the slate, which catches the eye everywhere, promote the growth of the wines in this area. Ruwer wines were already known in antiquity.
Impressions
General information
Directions
We start at the outdoor pool parking lot in Mertesdorf and can immediately orient ourselves on the Ruwer Wine and Slate Trail. We cross the country road and pass Schloss Grünhaus. Following the path, we then keep left and pass an idyllic forest area up to Haus Timpert and the Marian chapel at the Witch's Cross. Behind it, we cross the Ruwer and enter Bahnhofstrasse, which leads to Kasel. Along this, we hike into the wine village. In the village, we keep left and look up to the elevated vineyards. At their foot, we continue hiking through the valley; now it goes uphill again, we cross the district road and walk over meadows back towards Mertesdorf. The last section takes us through beautiful vineyards, and we enjoy the magnificent view of the Ruwer valley. Through the village of Mertesdorf, we reach our starting point at the swimming pool again.
Getting there
B52 to Mertesdorf, then within the town to the outdoor pool, parking lot on the right side
Parking
Parking lot in Mertesdorf
Maps
Topographic leisure map "Mosel.Erlebnis.Route" 1 : 50,000 Hiking, cycling and canoeing in the Moselle region from Koblenz to Perl
Additional Information
Guest information Ruwer, www.ruwer.de
Weather
This tour is presented by: Mosel. Faszination Urlaub, Author: Touristinformation Ruwer