Cultural route through the Dortebachtal nature reserve in Klotten/Moselle
- start: Hiking parking lot at the Moselle (B49)
- destination: Hiking parking lot at the Moselle (B49)
- medium
- 5,29 km
- 1 hour 50 minutes
- 222 m
- 316 m
- 94 m
- 80 / 100
- 40 / 100
The Dortebachtal is a unique, alpine-looking Moselle side valley of special beauty near the community of Klotten with a remarkably rare animal and plant world.
In this valley, a remarkable and rare animal and plant world has settled. Follow the signs and the logo with the lizard. They lead you from the hiking parking lot at the Moselle (B49) after 700 meters to a waterfall, which offers a welcome refreshment in summer and grows into an impressive ice wall in winter. Via switchbacks, you reach the mountain plateau in the "Klottener Neuwald" and the "Annischerhof." From there, you will be guided past meadow orchards to the viewpoint "Kasteschkopp," where you can expect a panoramic view of the Moselle valley and the vineyard terraces. From "Kasteschkopp," switchbacks lead you back down to the valley floor and then to the starting point at the hiking parking lot.
General information
Safety Guidelines
After and during rain or snowfall or ice, special caution is required. Walk carefully, wear good footwear, and avoid overestimation of your abilities and risky excursions.
Be sure to take enough provisions with you (especially mineral water). However, pay attention to the weight of the backpack. Take breaks, carry a mobile phone with you (for emergencies), and avoid hikes during thunderstorm risk.
Equipment
Good footwear and weatherproof clothing are required for the hike.
Tip
After a hike, let yourself be pampered with culinary and Moselle recipes as well as fine drops of Klottener Moselle wine.
Getting there
A48, exit Kaiseresch via Cochem or A61, exit Rheinböllen via Simmern, Kappel
Public transit
Train:
on the Trier-Koblenz route, Klotten station
Maps
Hiking map Moselle
Scale 1 : 25,000
ISBN 978-3-89637-256-7
€6.90
Additional Information
Tourist Information Ferienland Cochem, Endertplatz 1, 56812 Cochem
Tel.: +49 (0) 2671-6004-0, Fax: +49 (0) 2671-6004-44
Email: info@ferienland-cochem.de
Pavings
- Path (39%)
- Hiking Trail (50%)
- Crushed Rock (10%)
Weather
This tour is presented by: Ferienland Cochem, Author: Tourist-Information Ferienland Cochem