Circular route excavations Mont Royal fortress complex
- start: Hiking car park near Mont Royal holiday village
- destination: Hiking car park near Mont Royal holiday village
- easy
- 2,59 km
- 45 minutes
- 34 m
- 296 m
- 264 m
- 60 / 100
- 10 / 100
Hike over part of the former Mont Royal fortress complex
The circular route R leads over part of the former Mont Royal fortress complex, built 1687-92 by Louis XIV, destroyed in 1697. If you want to start the hike directly from Kröv, start at the Kesselstatt Chapel and follow hiking trail 8 and then 9 to the car park.
The fortress complex was one of the largest fortress complexes of the 17th century and served for a decade as an operations base for the Rhine army of Louis XIV. The circular route shows various information panels about the fortress complex.
The two viewpoints Rabenwerk and Eulenwerk offer impressive views into the Mosel valley.
General information
Directions
From the hiking car park, we cross the street and walk to the Wolfer Kanzel viewpoint. From there, we enjoy the view of the Mosel valley. After the viewpoint, we veer slightly left. We cross the climbing park through the fortress complex. Then we cross the street again and walk across the fortress complex on the other side, where there is much to discover. The circular route leads back to the car park.
Safety Guidelines
Sturdy footwear is required. In winter and when wet, special caution is advised due to slipping hazards when visiting the casemates. Some casemates are currently not accessible for safety reasons; please observe the relevant information on site.
Equipment
A flashlight is recommended for visiting the underground cellars (casemates)
Tip
The short detour to the Eulenwerk viewpoint is definitely worth it for a great view of the Mosel and the Enkirch lock.
Getting there
From Kröv via the K63 and K64 to the Mont Royal hiking car park
From Traben-Trarbach via K64 to the Mont Royal hiking car park
Parking
Mont Royal hiking car park
Literature
Mont Royal flyer available at the Tourist Information Traben-Trarbach
Maps
Hiking map Mosel region Traben-Trarbach Kröv
Additional Information
Tourist Information Kröv
www.kroev.de
Tel. 06541-9486
Pavings
- Path (61%)
- Hiking Trail (32%)
- Crushed Rock (5%)
- Street (1%)
Weather
This tour is presented by: Moselregion Traben-Trarbach Kröv, Author: Pia Leister-Dauns