Viticulture Educational Trail Enkirch
- start: Tourist Info Enkirch
- destination: Tourist Info Enkirch
- easy
- 3,91 km
- 1 hour 30 minutes
- 110 m
- 208 m
- 99 m
- 80 / 100
- 20 / 100
For all wine lovers and those who want to become one, the community of Enkirch has set up this educational trail in the well-known vineyard "Steffensberg."
The Steffensberg site is a 70-hectare, pure south-facing slope, mainly planted with "Riesling" vines. Due to the angle of solar radiation, ground warming is significantly more favorable than in the plain. The steepest slope is 70%.
The educational trail offers approximately 3.5 km of various information boards with interesting insights about the cultivation and growth of the grapevine, as well as the annual work processes of the winemaker in the vineyards.
Additionally, the circular hiking trail offers magnificent views of the town, the Moselle valley, and the charming side valleys.
The starting point is the Mardel bridge. From here, proceed uphill on the street "Im Bungert." From this point, follow the marking with the grape cluster on the path. At the pavilion, take a short break from the steep ascent (on the front side of the pavilion there are two old cult stones), then continue straight to the wine barrel (rest area). Downhill past the sundial, back to the starting point.
General information
Directions
Starting from the Tourist Information, go past the intersection by the pizzeria into the street "Im Bungert." Then straight ahead to the vineyards, from here the viticulture educational trail begins. Now turn left. At the end of the street, turn right uphill past the "Druckkelter." After the second "Druckkelter," continue to the right. At the pavilion, go straight ahead to a large wooden barrel. At this barrel, turn right down the path, keep going straight past the sundial to the gravel path.
Equipment
The "viticulture educational trail" mostly follows paved roads but also regular vineyard paths – trekking poles are recommended here.
Tip
To better enjoy the view from the pavilion, it is recommended to bring binoculars.
Getting there
By car via federal road B53, L192, or L193 to Enkirch on the Moselle. Parking at the Moselle parking lot Enkirch. About 150m to the starting point.
Parking
Parking at the Moselle parking lot Enkirch – free of charge. About 150m to the starting point.
Public transit
By train (Easter to October): take the Mosel-Wein-Bahn to the Kövenig stop, then the ferry to Enkirch. About 150m from the ferry to the starting point.
By bus take line 333 (Moselbahn, Trier-Bullay) or line 720 (Bullay-Traben-Trabach) to the Enkirch stop. About 150m to the starting point.
Maps
Topographic hiking map 1:25,000
Hiking area Moselle region Traben-Trarbach Kröv
ISBN: 978-3-944-620-24-4
or
"Panorama Hiking Map"
both available at the Tourist Information, Brunnenplatz 2, Enkirch
Additional Information
Pavings
- Unknown (1%)
- Street (3%)
- Asphalt Coating (10%)
- Crushed Rock (38%)
- Hiking Trail (48%)
Weather
This tour is presented by: Moselregion Traben-Trarbach Kröv, Author: Birgit Immich