Pellingen Ramparts - Hiking Route 1
- start: Sports field Pellingen
- destination: Sports field Pellingen
- easy
- 7,18 km
- 2 hours
- 185 m
- 486 m
- 301 m
- 80 / 100
- 20 / 100
This varied and medium-difficulty circular hike leads through the scenic landscape around the Pellingen plateau.
Along the way, exciting cultural and scenic highlights await. Right at the beginning, the old "Hunting Lodge," a converted railway carriage from the post-war period, invites you to rest with a view of the Schodener Kopf. Finds from the year 275 AD remind of an ancient military road and its destruction by the Alemanni.
At km 4, the view opens to the last vineyard of the "Pellinger Herrgottsrock" wine region, followed by a wide view of the Irminenwingert/Köllersch, once the seat of significant wineries. Other highlights include the view of the Scharzberg, the relief of the Roman road at Langenstein, and the view of the Pellingen heath, known for rare orchids and a unique moss species found only in three places in Germany.
General information
Directions
This varied circular hike covers about 7 km through the charming landscape around the Pellingen plateau.
The trail starts at the sports field in Pellingen and runs along natural and gravel paths as well as small trails.
Along the route, there are numerous cultural and scenic sights. Right from the start, the old "Hunting Lodge" is reached, an old railway carriage that served as living quarters after World War II and today offers a picturesque seating area with a view of the Schodener Kopf. Shortly thereafter, the path passes the site of a "Villa Rustica," where a Roman spearhead and charcoal remains from the year 275 AD were discovered.
Another highlight is the view of the last preserved vineyard of the "Pellinger Herrgottsrock" wine region, reflecting the long winemaking history of the area. From here, there is a wide view of the Irminenwingert/Köllersch, where once an important winery of the Irmines was located.
The path also opens up impressive distant views, including the distinctive Scharzberg and as far as the Saargau. At Langenstein, there is a relief of the old Roman road: a Roman milestone that was still mentioned by historians from Trier in the 19th century.
From this point, there is an impressive view of the Pellingen heath, a botanically valuable area where rare orchid species and an endemic moss species grow, which can only be found at three locations in Germany.
Safety Guidelines
Currently, the marking work is still in progress. Regardless, the routes can already be navigated using the navigation function of Outdooractive.
Getting there
B 268 between Trier and Zerf. The parking lot at the sports field (signposted) can then be reached via Waldstraße.
Parking
Free parking directly at the starting point by the sports field.
Public transit
Bus line 293 from Konz to Pellingen or bus line 207 from Trier to Pellingen.
Information on current public transport timetables is available at www.vrt-info.de.
Literature
You can get the free leisure map for the Saar-Upper Moselle holiday region from Saar-Upper Moselle Tourism at the tourist information offices in Konz (Tel. 06501-6018040) and Saarburg (Tel. 06581-995980).
Or order the map directly from our online brochure shop.
Maps
The hiking map "Holiday Region Saar-Upper Moselle" at a scale of 1:35,000 is available for €8.95 at the tourist information offices in Konz and Saarburg.
Or order the map directly from our online brochure shop
Additional Information
Local community of Pellingen: https://www.pellingen.de/
Saar-Upper Moselle Tourism, Tourist Information Saarburg, Graf-Siegfried-Str. 32, 54439 Saarburg, Tel. 06581-995980
Saar-Upper Moselle Tourism, Tourist Information Konz, Saarstr. 1, 54329 Konz, Tel. 06501-6018040
E-mail: info@saar-obermosel.de
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Pavings
- Hiking Trail (44%)
- Crushed Rock (17%)
- Path (9%)
- Asphalt Coating (30%)
Weather
This tour is presented by: Saar-Obermosel-Touristik e.V , Author: Saar-Obermosel-Touristik e.V.