K5 Wind Course in Lieg
- start: Hiking parking lot on the L108
- destination: Hiking parking lot on the L108
- easy
- 5,09 km
- 1 hour 15 minutes
- 71 m
- 307 m
- 236 m
- 40 / 100
- 10 / 100
The “K5 Wind Trail—Nature and Energy” is a stroller-friendly themed loop trail in the Lieger Forest that vividly illustrates the harmony between ecological habitats and modern wind power.
This themed hiking trail, approximately 5 kilometers long, focuses on the interplay between climate protection, nature, and renewable energy. The loop trail winds through the more than 500-hectare forest in the municipality of Lieg, which not only serves as a recreational area and source of timber but also fulfills an important ecological function as a CO2 sink and oxygen producer.
This natural climate protection function harmonizes here with modern energy production: Since 2020, five Vestas V 126-3.3 MW wind turbines have been generating clean electricity at the “Lieger Wald Wind Farm.” In 2023, the trail was equipped with four informative signs that provide interesting facts about wind and solar energy. The trail impressively demonstrates how the energy transition is succeeding locally and how the phase-out of coal- and nuclear-powered electricity is being accelerated. Plans are already underway to expand the wind farm with additional turbines.
General information
Directions
The trail starts at the hiking parking lot on the L208, about 1 km from the outskirts of Lieger. There are information boards right in the parking lot. For the most part, the trail follows natural paths that are easily accessible even with a stroller. The trail leads through the Lieger Forest.
Safety Guidelines
- Be sure to bring plenty of water; there are no places to stop for refreshments along the way
Especially in the fall, be aware that fallen leaves on the ground can hide uneven surfaces, roots, rocks, or holes in the path.
Equipment
- Comfortable casual shoes or lightweight hiking shoes/sneakers are perfectly adequate for the well-maintained trails.
- The trail is ideal for all-terrain strollers, buggies, and balance bikes.
- Since there are no places to stop for refreshments along the trail, we recommend bringing a packed lunch and plenty of drinking water.
- Clothing appropriate for the weather
Tip
There are numerous other hiking trails in Lieg
This makes it easy to extend the route.
Getting there
By bus:
Line 637 from Kastellaun (Grundschule in Lieg stop; from here, it’s about 1.9 km to the starting point)
Line 741 from Treis-Karden (Am Flürchen stop; about 1.4 km to the starting point)
By car:
From Treis-Karden, take the L 108 to Lieg; the hiking parking lot is located just outside the town; it’s on the right-hand side about 1 km before the town.
Parking
There is a free hiking parking lot located right at the edge of the forest at the entrance to the Lieger Wald Wind Farm (on the left side of the L108 from Lieg to Treis-Karden).
Public transit
The town of Lieg is connected to the public transit system by bus.
Literature
Flyer "Dream Hikes Around Lieg"
Available at the Treis-Karden Tourist Information Office or simply order it to be delivered directly to your home at: www.vgcochem.de/vg_cochem/Tourismus/Tourist-Information%20Treis-Karden/Prospekte%20bestellen/
Maps
Moselle Hiking Map: Cochem Vacation Region; 1:25,000; published by: Eifelverein e.V.
ISBN: 978-3-944620-10-7 (1st edition, 2017)
Available at the Treis-Karden Tourist Information Office
Additional Information
You can find more information on Lieg's website: lieg.de/themenwanderweg-windparcours-k-5/
Pavings
- Hiking Trail (93%)
- Street (7%)
Weather
This tour is presented by: Tourist-Information Treis-Karden