Ruwer Riesling Experience Trail

The trail starts at the entrance to Mertesdorf. Sufficient parking spaces can be found about 100 m further on the left side near the Ruwertal outdoor pool. Alternatively, the circular route can also be started in Waldrach or Kasel. In Waldrach, it is recommended to park at the family center / Kegelbungert in the village center and then follow the signs. In Kasel, parking is available opposite the village square / main street and the route to the village center is also signposted here.

In all variants, it is possible to walk the route in both directions.

If we choose to start in Mertesdorf, we find the start panel here with all useful information about the route, a vineyard map, and information about the nearby Grünhaus castle. If we then follow the route clockwise, we have our first and almost only steep climb right in front of us. We follow the main street, then Gartenstraße into the street "Auf Krein" and arrive at Lorenzberg in the vineyard "Mertesdorfer Herrenberg". At the first rest area, there are information boards on the topics "Formation of the Ruwer Valley" and "Terroir - Influences between Heaven & Earth". Further on towards the vineyard "Kaseler Nies'chen", passing the rest area with information on biodiversity in the wine cultural landscape and the Hitzlay hut with interesting facts about Ruwer Riesling.

Arriving in Kasel, the path can now continue towards the sports field or you can choose the short variant. However, it is definitely worth following the path further because after a few meters it goes along the life tower to the station of vine training forms, which are clearly shown here. Through the village, we follow the signs to the vineyard "Kaseler Kehrnagel". Here the path leads towards Waldrach, passing the stations with information on habitat aids and land consolidation, which made this route possible. In Waldrach above the cemetery, the theme "Wine & Religion" is examined in more detail and at Dr. Hammes Platz the connection between wine & health is discussed.

Further on towards Kasel back into the village of Kasel. From here, the path continues onto the lowest vineyard path towards Lorenzhof/Karlsmühle. Information about the waters of the Ruwer and the Roman period can be found on this section. The last stretch leads about 100 m along the Ruwer-Hochwald cycle path back to the starting point in Mertesdorf.

The path is mostly asphalted. Please note that there is no winter service available in case of ice & slippery conditions.

No special equipment required.

Enjoy the view at the Hitzlay hut between Mertesdorf and Kasel and plan a short break here.

Coming from Trier, enter the Ruwer valley via L149 to Mertesdorf. Coming from BAB 602, exit Kenn to Trier-Ruwer and then via L149 to Mertesdorf.

Free parking at the parking lot of the Ruwertal outdoor pool (49°46'21.0"N 6°43'15.4"E). Alternatively, at the entrance in Waldrach, parking lot at the family center/Kegelbungert (49°44'58.5"N 6°44'32.7"E) or at the entrance in Kasel parking lot main street/village square (49°45'45.3"N 6°43'37.2"E)

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Combine the hike on the trail with a wine tasting at one of the many winemakers in the wine-growing communities along the path or explore the trail on a guided tour with a cultural and wine ambassador. You can find information about this at the Ruwer Tourist Information at https://www.ruwer-hochwald.de/weingenuss/ruwer-riesling-erleben/