About Eltz and Pyrmont Castles
- start: 87 St. Castorstraße, 56253 Treis-Karden
- destination: 87 St. Castorstraße, 56253 Treis-Karden
- difficult
- 49,99 km
- 3 hours 45 minutes
- 601 m
- 336 m
- 75 m
- 60 / 100
- 80 / 100
A scenic e-bike tour to Pyrmont and Eltz Castles. The tour is not specifically marked; it's best to use GPS navigation.
The tour starts in Karden and heads uphill toward Binningen. After about 100 meters, you’ll leave the main road to follow the quiet road to the Windhäuser Höfe (6–10% grade) and continue on to Möntenich. Past Möntenich, the bike path leads along paved farm roads, passing the Schwanenkirche—a former pilgrimage church—on the way to Roes and on to Pyrmont Castle. The tour continues along the K 27 and then along the bike path parallel to the K 35 to Pillig. Via Sevenich and Wierschem, the route leads to the parking lot at Eltz Castle. From Münstermaifeld, the bike path runs through the Schrumpbach Valley (7 km; 4.5 km of which is downhill), past 15 mills, to Hatzenport. Returning via the Moselle Cycle Route, past Moselkern and Müden, the bike tour ends back in Treis-Karden.
The tour can also be started from the towns of Moselkern and Müden, which are located along the Moselle Cycle Route.
General information
Directions
The loop trail begins and ends in Treis-Karden on the Moselle. The route starts with a challenging uphill climb through Möntenich and past the Schwanenkirche to Pyrmont Castle. From there, it continues through Pillig and Wierschem to the parking lot of the famous Eltz Castle. From here, the castle can be reached on foot (800 m or 1.3 km) or by shuttle bus. From Münstermaifeld, an idyllic section follows through the Schrumpfbach Valley, past 15 historic mills, down to Hatzenport. The relaxed return trip then proceeds on flat terrain along the Moselle Cycle Path.
The tour can also be started from Moselkern and Müden.
Safety Guidelines
- Be considerate of other road users and pay attention to traffic
Drive at a safe speed so you can avoid any obstacles
- In the event of an accident: call 112 and provide your location as precisely as possible
Equipment
We recommend wearing a bicycle helmet.
Tip
Eltz Castle is open daily from April 1 through November 1, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Pyrmont Castle: For opening hours, see www.burg-pyrmont.de
Getting there
Treis-Karden can be reached via Federal Highways B 49 and B 416.
Highway exits: Kaifenheim or Kaisersesch – A 48; Boppard – A 61
Train connections:
RE1 and RB81 between Koblenz and Trier
Parking
Parking is available in Treis-Karden near the train station and the tourist information office in the town center.
Public transit
The tour's starting point is accessible by bus and train.
Maps
Topographic hiking map of the Cochem and Treis-Karden vacation region, scale 1:25,000, price €7.90
Flyer for the Mosel-Eifel bike tour (free)
Both are available at the tourist information office in Treis-Karden
Additional Information
Treis-Karden Tourist Information Office
St. Castor-Str. 87
56253 Treis-Karden
Tel. 0049 2672 - 9157700, Fax 0049 2672 - 9157696
touristinfo@vgcochem.de
www.treis-karden.de
www.vgcochem.de
Hours:
May–October: Mon–Fri 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m., Sat 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
November–April: Mon–Thu 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m., Fri 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Pavings
- Asphalt Coating (37%)
- Street (54%)
- Crushed Rock (6%)
- Hiking Trail (3%)
Weather
This tour is presented by: Tourist-Information Treis-Karden