Fortress hike to Traben-Trarbach
- start: Kinheim, Parish Church of St. Martin
- destination: Traben-Trarbach
- medium
- 10,28 km
- 3 hours
- 222 m
- 296 m
- 108 m
- 80 / 100
- 60 / 100
Hike along the former fortress complex "Mont Royal" to the Art Nouveau town of Traben-Trarbach
Via the Kinheimer Höhe, you go through the wine village Kröv, past the "Kesselstatt Chapel" through the vineyards to the Mont Royal holiday park. Along the excavations, it continues to Traben-Trarbach.
General information
Directions
Starting uphill via the Kinheimer Höhe (hiking trail no. 13). At the Bildstock, turn right through the vineyards towards Kröv. From there, take hiking trail no. 9 past the "Kesselstatt Chapel" through the vineyards to the holiday park "Mont Royal" (dining options available in the restaurant or on the panorama terrace). From there, continue along the circular hiking trail "R" of the "Mont-Royal" fortress complex.
After the fortress ruins, follow hiking trail T9 or T10 along the glider airfield (there is also the possibility to stop for refreshments) to Traben-Trarbach.
Return to Kinheim is possible by ship or by bus. Alternatively: cross the Moselle bridge to the Traben district and then follow the Moselle bike path upstream past Wolf to Kindel.
Equipment
Flashlight, sturdy shoes
Tip
Pack a flashlight to visit the underground cellars (casemates)
Getting there
B53 to Kinheim
Parking
Free parking at the Moselle parking lot
Public transit
By bus to Kinheim
Literature
Kinheim hiking flyer
Maps
Eifelverein WK31 Moselle
Additional Information
Moselle region Traben-Trarbach Kröv
Bahnstraße 22
56841 Traben-Trarbach
06541-8184572
www.moselregion.com
Pavings
- Asphalt Coating (18%)
- Street (5%)
- Crushed Rock (29%)
- Hiking Trail (30%)
- Path (18%)
Weather
This tour is presented by: Moselregion Traben-Trarbach Kröv, Author: Christina Baayen