Moselsteig stage 06: Schweich – Mehring

The 6th stage of the Moselsteig starts in the center of Schweich. From the Stefan-Andres fountain, the path leads you along Brückenstraße past the Tourist Information Römische Weinstraße to the Church of St. Martin, which characterizes the city skyline. From here, it goes along quiet local streets to the outskirts. After the motorway underpass, you reach the first vineyards. Now begins the long and initially steep climb to Mehringer Berg. The path mostly leads between the forest edge and vineyards, so the view into the Moselle valley distracts from the effort. It becomes slightly flatter from the barbecue and shelter Rupperoth and the following forest section.

After crossing the Landwehrgraben, the Moselsteig reaches a small plateau – an ideal spot for a rest with the best view! Here, too, the side path to the valley towns of Longuich and Longen branches off. It now goes uphill again, first on a path through oak-dominated forest, later on a wider path through the open meadow landscape. After a final steep section, you reach the summit of the Mehringer Berg, which at over 400 m above sea level is one of the highest points on the entire Moselsteig. The panorama is magnificent and extends not only into the Moselle valley but also far across the surrounding heights of the Eifel and Hunsrück. On clear days, the Erbeskopf, the highest point in Rhineland-Palatinate, can even be seen on the southeastern horizon.

Through the sparse meadow landscape, the trail continues briefly along the ridge, then steeply downhill and shortly after along a field into the forest. After a section along the forest edge, the Moselsteig now runs through open terrain on both sides. Now, the view to the east is especially overwhelming. When you come to the lounger: take a seat and enjoy the fabulous panorama towards the Hunsrück, crowned again by the Erbeskopf! As on the last few meters, the Moselsteig is also accompanied further by the Moselsteig side route Zitronenkrämerkreuz. It goes moderately downhill to the edge of the slope, which offers a beautiful view of the river bend at Mehring. From a chapel, you walk through pine forest, accompanied by an animal educational trail and on springy wood chips. Over a wooden staircase arranged as the “Himmelstreppe” (stairway to heaven), you reach the Huxlay plateau with numerous seating and resting options, which you should definitely use for an extended break. Meanwhile, you can enjoy the view of Mehring and the Moselle.

The descent to Mehring begins with a path that winds down the vineyard slope in tight switchbacks. At another rest area, the path ends – hikers who want to visit the Roman aqueduct in Pölich can reach the town via the side path branching off here. The Moselsteig continues on a gently descending vineyard path to the town outskirts of Mehring. After a short stretch through the town, you reach the Mosel bridge. Via stairs, you come to the bus stop on the federal road, or via the side path parallel to the Moselle into the town center with dining, accommodation, and supply options.

• sturdy footwear
• weather-appropriate, functional hiking clothing
• rucksack provisions

Today's stage is not very long, and the resting opportunities at the Huxlay plateau are so diverse and lovingly designed that you should definitely plan a longer break here. The way to Mehring is then no longer far. With the beautiful view, a glass of Moselle wine tastes particularly good here.

Starting point: Schweich via the A 1 (AS Schweich) or via the B 53

Destination: Mehring A 1, junctions Mehring, Longuich, or Schweich, then via the B 53

Schweich: Parking spaces are available near the Stefan-Andres fountain or Bernhard-Becker-Straße. The Schweich train station also offers good parking options.

Mehring: Parking available along Moselstraße running parallel to the B 53 or at Peter-Schröder-Platz (0.3 km side path)

You can reach the stage towns Schweich (Schulzentrum stop) and Mehring (Brücke stop) by bus line 220.

There are regular connections. Please note that during the school holidays in Rhineland-Palatinate / Saarland, on weekends, and public holidays, service frequency may be reduced! Please check the current daily timetable on the website of the Trier Region Transport Association (VRT):

www.vrt-info.de

"Moselsteig" - Official Moselsteig hiking guide from ideemedia, 14.95 €

Authors: Ulrike Poller, Wolfgang Todt, Publisher: ideemedia, 300 pages with almost 300 pictures, elevation profiles, QR codes and GPS tracks, format 11.5 x 23 cm, ISBN: 978-3-942779-21-0, 14.95 €

"Official Moselsteig hiking maps" in pocket format:

The entire route is divided into 3 maps:

Leisure Map Moselsteig - Map 1: Perl - Trier (Stages 1 - 4), ISBN: 978-3-89637-419-6

Leisure Map Moselsteig - Map 2: Trier - Zell (Moselle) (Stages 5 - 14), ISBN: 978-3-89637-420-2

Leisure Map Moselsteig - Map 3: Zell (Moselle) - Koblenz (Stages 15 - 24), ISBN: 978-3-89637-421-9

Single map: 5.90 €

Maps in 3-set: 14.50 € (ISBN: 978-3-89637422-6)

"Premium Set"

Premium set, consisting of official guide including 3-map set, Publisher: ideemedia, ISBN: 978-3-942779-24-1, 26.95 €

The hiking guides and maps are available in bookstores or on the website https://www.visitmosel.de/wandern/service-infos-tipps under the section "Prospect ordering".

Leisure Map Moselsteig - Map 2: Trier - Zell (Moselle) (Stages 5-14), ISBN: 978-3-89637-420-2

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www.moselsteig.de

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