Rund um den Harpelstein - Hikingtrail on the Moselle
- start: Neumagen-Dhron, district Papiermühle
- destination: Neumagen-Dhron, district Papiermühle
- medium
- 12,64 km
- 3 hours 58 minutes
- 382 m
- 483 m
- 152 m
- 40 / 100
- 40 / 100
A beautiful round walk through the forest near Neumagen-Dhron. Almost exclusively on forest paths and along the course of the Dhorn river, magnificent views await hikers.
On lonely paths and along idyllic river courses you will go around the Harpelstein. The rock in question is the eponym of this hiking tour and is now a protected area.Insights into the hiking tour:In the Dhron Valley, where the two Hunsrück streams "Kleine" and "Große Dhorn" flow together, the circular hike around the Harpelstein begins. On forest and meadow paths, the hiking trail leads past sequoia trees, the Heusprungbach, a quarry, the Hunsrück community of Horath. Characteristic for the tour are peace, silence and beautiful views.It is recommended to hike the tour against the clockwise direction. Thus the ascent on the forest path to the village of Horath, 5 1/2 kilometres away, is always moderate. Refreshment stops can be made in Horath, which is reached about halfway along the route. During the hike there are also various resting places where you can enjoy the view and the food you have brought with you can be distorted.
General information
Directions
Papiermühle, a district of Neumagen-Dhron, is located only a few kilometres away from the Moselle valley. Here in the Dhron valley, where the Kleine and Große Dhron - two Hunsrück streams - flow together, you start the hike "Around the Harpelstein" at the end of the Harpelstein road in a right turn. Because it is recommended to hike the tour against the clockwise direction. Thus, the ascent on the forest path to the village of Horath, 5 1/2 kilometres away, is always moderate. You will pass some sequoia trees, the Heusprungbach, a small quarry (where the wood for the STELLA Noviomagi was cut) and the branch to the dream loop "Dhrontal-Wackentour". In Horath, take the first possible left turn into Schulstraße and Königsgartenstraße. Already you leave the village along meadows. At the edge of the forest at the height of a hut there is the possibility to make a detour to the family hotel Haus Hochwald and stop for a bite to eat. Otherwise you will pass another branch of the dream loop and hike uphill into the forest. The way back leads you exclusively through forest. Shortly before Papiermühle there is a resting place at the Veltenbach.
Safety Guidelines
Wide paths in the forest, no special safety instructions.
Equipment
Sturdy hiking boots and rucksack food if necessary.
Tip
In Neumagen-Dhron lies the wine ship Stella Noviomagi - a trip on the replica Roman wine ship should not be missed.
Getting there
Coming from Bernkastel, continue on the B53, pass through Mülheim an der Mosel, pass through Brauneberg, through Wintrich, turn left: B53. Through Piesport, turn left onto L156. Follow this road, then turn inks onto Dhorntalstraße L155. At the beginning of Papiermühle turn left into Harpelsteinstraße and follow it to the end.
Parking
Parking facilities at the roadside in the village
Public transit
Please note that the trail starts in the district Papiermühle, which is about 6 km from Neumagen-Dhron.
Bernkastel-Kues: Taxi Edringer: (0049) 6531 - 8149, Taxi Priwitzer: (0049) 6531 - 96970, Taxi Reitz: (0049) 6531 - 6455
Neumagen-Dhron: Taxi Kreusch (0049) 6507 - 2493
Literature
WanderGuide - the hiking guide in the Bernkastel-Kues holiday region. With description and map (only in German).
Maps
WanderGuide - the hiking guide in the Bernkastel-Kues holiday region. With description and map (only in German).
Additional Information
Ferienland Bernkastel-Kues
Gestade 6
54470 Bernkastel-Kues
Phone (0049) 6531/500190
Pavings
- Asphalt Coating (6%)
- Hiking Trail (46%)
- Crushed Rock (47%)
- Path (1%)
Weather
This tour is presented by: Ferienland Bernkastel-Kues, Author: Lisa Willems