The Roman villa at Kellerberg - Circular trail No. 1 (red)
- start: Free public parking at the Springiersbach monastery
- destination: Springiersbach monastery parking lot
- easy
- 6,13 km
- 1 hour 45 minutes
- 151 m
- 282 m
- 165 m
- 40 / 100
- 20 / 100
Short, well-signposted circular hike from Springiersbach through Kondelwald around Kellerberg with a view of the remains of a Roman villa.
A 6 km long hike from the Springiersbach monastery through Kondelwald.
The route is very well signposted (red arrow - red 1) and leads over well-maintained forest paths that can be walked at any time of the year.
General information
Directions
Starting point is the public parking lot at the Springiersbach monastery church.
From here, follow a service road past the Springiersbach hiking hut towards Kondelwald. Follow the signposting No. 1 (red). Along the way, you will find a wide variety of plants, from arum to wild orchids. Different types of trees such as deciduous and fir forest, broom growth, and fern fronds. Mouflon, red deer, small game and wild boar are native to Kondelwald, as well as various forest birds that you can identify by their calls and pecking. Forest fruits such as wild strawberries, blackberries, mushrooms, rose hips and tree fruits can be found according to the season. The trail goes through the district "Kellerberg", where you will also find the remains of a Roman villa. The information board there shows a sketch drawing of the former villa with a detailed description. A stop is definitely recommended. Always follow the red 1 signage, so you will easily reach your starting point, the parking lot of the Springiersbach monastery church.
Safety Guidelines
Please stay on the paths to avoid disturbing the flora and fauna of Kondelwald.
Equipment
Sturdy footwear and packed food are recommended.
Tip
Visit the monastery church with its baroque ceiling paintings and the choir stalls in the altar area. A visit to the monastery shop is also recommended.
Getting there
Turn off B49 opposite the historic Springiersbach mills to Springiersbach.
Parking
Free public parking at the Springiersbach monastery church
Public transit
Arrival: Bus and train
Short hike (1 km) from Bengel to Springiersbach
Maps
Topographic hiking map 1:25000
Hiking area Moselle region Traben-Trarbach - Kröv
ISBN 978-3-944-620-24-4
Additional Information
Homepage of the local community Bengel
Homepage of Bengel with the district Springiersbach with lots of information and tips for leisure activities as well as accommodation options.
Weather
This tour is presented by: Moselregion Traben-Trarbach Kröv, Author: Jürgen Mohr