Mountain biking to the Prinzenkopfturm with Moselle loop
- start: Kinheim from Bildstock
- destination: Kinheim from Bildstock
- medium
- 36,53 km
- 2 hours 25 minutes
- 731 m
- 394 m
- 152 m
- 100 / 100
- 60 / 100
On a challenging route, this trip leads from Kinheim via the Alftalhöhenweg to the Prinzenkopf and Mont Royal through vineyards, forests, and along ruins.
Those who like to climb elevation are in the right place here. On a demanding 42 km, you have to overcome slopes again and again. As a reward, there are the best views of the Moselle Valley.
General information
Directions
From the starting point, we ride uphill on vineyard paths to the Mötschenkopf. We stay on a farm track parallel to the L58. At the L58/K62 junction, we follow the L58 towards Kinderbeuren and turn right at the next opportunity onto a forest path. Follow this path until you reach a country road. The route continues on further farm and forest paths up to the heights of Reil - the Reiler Hals. Cross the L105 and turn onto the next farm track. Continue along this path past the Driesch Hut to the Prinzenkopfturm. After a break, follow the path back a bit. About 500m after the Driesch Hut the path forks - we follow the upper path. After 1.5km you reach the L105 again and follow the road to a hairpin bend. From there, follow a field path until you reach the Mont Royal holiday park. After the holiday park, there is a short, very steep climb, then take a left off the K62 and follow the path on farm tracks and through vineyards. From kilometer 40 the descent back to the starting point begins.
Safety Guidelines
In the forests, packs of wild boars are often on the move - caution is advised here.
Equipment
Helmet and enough water.
Tip
Those who still have the stamina can climb the Prinzenkopfturm and enjoy the view of an entire Moselle loop.
Getting there
By car to the Mosel forecourt in Kinheim
Parking
Free of charge at the Mosel forecourt in Kinheim
Public transit
By bus every hour from Traben-Trarbach or Bernkastel to Kinheim, timetable at https://www.vrt-info.de/
Additional Information
Moselle region Traben-Trarbach Kröv
www.moselregion.com
Pavings
- Asphalt Coating (2%)
- Crushed Rock (15%)
- Hiking Trail (63%)
- Street (5%)
- Unknown (14%)
- Path (1%)
Weather
This tour is presented by: Moselregion Traben-Trarbach Kröv, Author: Walter Klink