Side route Bernkasteler Bärensteig

The best place to start the Moselsteig side route is at the Tourist Information (Mosel Guest Center) in the Bernkastel district. From here, a "Zuweg" signposted path leads through the old town to the actual starting point near the "Märchenhotel" at the "Doppelkreuz" (corner of Burgstraße/Hinterm Graben).
The path then ascends into Kallenfelsstraße (it is recommended to walk this route clockwise). From now on, you steadily go uphill, first on cobblestones, then on a narrow path. The Kallenfelsbach babbles in its streambed and is a constant companion, sometimes directly by the path, sometimes below it. Up to the wooden bridge over the stream, you also walk along the "Moselsteig." Then, at the crossroads, follow the forest path, which continues further uphill along the stream (the side routes "Moseltalschanzen" and "Bernkasteler Bärensteig" are also marked on the following section). Soon the path opens up, and gardens of the nearby "Königsfarm" can be seen from a sensory bench. The path continues uphill to the new B 50. Watch out! Here, the Moselsteig side routes split again! The "Bernkasteler Bärensteig" almost turns at a right angle and leads along the edge of a meadow to a reforestation area. The path winds through young trees. A slight hill in this woodland, hardly noticeable, marks the Hunnengrab announced shortly before on the signpost. Passing a wildlife bridge, follow the markings to the extensive open meadow area, which is also the highest point of the hike. After crossing this area, continue along the forest edge towards "Bresgenruh," the first viewpoint at the edge of the Tiefenbachtal. From here, the descent back to Bernkastel begins. Along the way, from rock ledges ("Goldenes Kreuz" and "Jodlerplatz"), there are wonderful views of the town, the Mosel valley, and Landshut Castle! At the cemetery by the hairpin bend, follow the cemetery wall. Almost at the foot of the descending stairs, sharply turn right onto a narrow path. Shortly after, there is a handrail and the path climbs a few meters again. Above the rooftops of the old town, the last stage of the side route follows, with some vines along the path. Finally, stairs lead down to Kallenfelsstraße and back to the starting point.

The path through the Kallenfelstal is also used by mountain bike riders: passing options are often very limited here.

Sturdy footwear, possibly a jacket, packed food

Get supplies in Bernkastel-Kues and take a well-deserved break after the climb through the Kallenfelstal! You’ve earned it.

From the Wittlich motorway junction (A1, A60) onto federal road B 50 / E 42, arrival in Bernkastel-Kues in just under 20 minutes.

Paid parking spaces on the Mosel riverbank in Bernkastel and Kues. Multi-day tickets are available at the Tourist Information (MGZ, Gestade 6).

 www.vrt-info.de, www.bahn.de

Bernkastel-Kues: Taxi Edringer: 06531 - 8149, Taxi Priwitzer: 06531 - 96970, Taxi Reitz: 06531 - 6455

Nearest/primary stop: Bernkastel Deinhard's

WanderGuide - the hiking guide for the Bernkastel-Kues holiday region. Includes description and map.

WanderGuide - the hiking guide for the Bernkastel-Kues holiday region. Includes description and map.

Bernkastel-Kues holiday region
Gestade 6
54470 Bernkastel-Kues
Tel.: 06531/500190
info@bernkastel.de
www.bernkastel.de