Route suggestion: High Forest-Moselle-Ruwer loop
- start: Hiking parking lot at the Hochwaldhalle in Osburg, Schulstraße, 54317 Osburg
- destination: Hiking parking lot at the Hochwaldhalle in Osburg, Schulstraße, 54317 Osburg
- medium
- 34,26 km
- 2 hours 50 minutes
- 482 m
- 455 m
- 131 m
- 60 / 100
- 60 / 100
Wide views in the Osburg High Forest, combined with the vistas in the valleys of the Moselle and Ruwer. The route suggestion is suitable for e-bikes and mountain bikes.
From the Osburg High Forest it goes downhill to the Moselle valley near Longuich. Past the Roman Villa Urbana it goes back uphill into the Longuich Forest and then down into the Ruwer valley near Mertesdorf. Via Eitelsbach and Mertesdorf you reach the Ruwer High Forest cycle path and follow the Ruwer uphill to Waldrach. From here the path now follows the Bausbach uphill back to Osburg.
General information
Directions
From the starting point at the parking lot of the Hochwaldhalle in Osburg the path leads towards Thomm and further over the ridge between the Ruwer and Moselle valley. After 5.4 km it goes downhill towards Fell. Through Fell and Fastrau the route continues to the Moselle at Longuich. In Longuich we rest at the Roman Villa Urbana. From here it goes back up again through the Longuich Forest to the "Kenner Sang." From there the path goes downhill towards the Lower Ruwer valley. After just under 22 km we reach the wine village Trier-Eitelsbach. From there it goes via Mertesdorf to the Ruwer High Forest cycle path, which we follow upstream the Ruwer to Waldrach. In Waldrach at kilometer 26.5 we turn left onto Hermeskeiler Straße, ride to the roundabout. We leave the roundabout at the 3rd exit towards Riveris / Thomm. Shortly after leaving Waldrach we turn right towards Riveris. After 28.3 km we then turn left and follow the Bausbach. After 900 m we turn right and in switchbacks go uphill towards Osburg,
Safety Guidelines
This is a route suggestion that is not signposted. Riding the route is always at your own risk and responsibility.
Your own skills and fitness should be realistically assessed.
Forest-typical hazards such as fallen trees/branches etc. must be expected.
Please be sure to show consideration to other forest users/hikers, stop and dismount if necessary: pedestrians have the right of way!
Equipment
Technically flawless mountain bike or pedelec, helmet and other protective gear, weather-appropriate bike clothing, provisions and drinks
Tip
Visit the stations of the "Roads of the Romans": the Roman Villa Urbana in Longuich & the Roman aqueduct in Waldrach.
Getting there
Approach from Koblenz direction, A1, Trier-Ruwer exit towards Hermeskeil, B52 /L151. Exit Osburg. At the roundabout, 1st exit towards Hochwaldhalle.
A1, Reinsfeld exit, towards Trier on L151, exit Osburg. At the roundabout, 1st exit towards Hochwaldhalle.
Parking
Free parking at the parking lot of the Osburg multipurpose hall
Public transit
Line R 200 between Trier and Hermeskeil / Türkismühle
Pavings
- Crushed Rock (36%)
- Street (18%)
- Hiking Trail (29%)
- Asphalt Coating (15%)
- Path (2%)
Weather
This tour is presented by: Mosel. Faszination Urlaub, Author: Touristinformation Ruwer