Square Tower – Moselle Promenade, Zell loop from Zell (Mosel)

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Square Tower – Moselle Promenade, Zell loop from Zell (Mosel)

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4.7

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Square Tower – Moselle Promenade, Zell loop from Zell (Mosel)

01:24

4.91km

110m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 5, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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964 m

Zell (Mosel) and the Zeller Schwarze Katz vineyard

Highlight • Settlement

Here you just have to drink a wine "Zeller Schwarze Katz".

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1.96 km

Scenic viewpoint bench overlooking the Moselle at Zell

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Beautiful view of the Moselle

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3.27 km

View of Zell, Kaimt, and the Moselle from the bench

Highlight • Viewpoint

Somewhat off (downhill) the path offers a beautiful view through the Zeller Bachtal to the Moselle, Zell and Kaimt. Easily accessible both with (e) MTB and on foot.

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3.37 km

Square Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

In addition to providing protection from troops from the Zeller Bachtal, the tower also served as a customs station. At one point it was also used as an official prison. …

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3.69 km

Balduinstraße, Zell (Moselle)

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The centre of the town is the small market square, which connects Balduinstrasse, Zell's main shopping street, with the green areas on the river bank.

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3.71 km

Old Town of Zell on the Moselle

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The Moselle town of Zell offers a pretty town center. Besides the promenade, the narrow Balduinstrasse running directly behind it is particularly worth seeing. There are many beautiful houses, wine …

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3.90 km

Moselle Promenade, Zell

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Beautiful promenade with a great view of Zell and the Moselle. Lots of benches, mostly under shady trees. We recommend.

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4.23 km

Zell–Kaimt Partnership Bridge

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Faith is the only footbridge over the Moselle, at least in Germany.

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4.91 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.18 km

1.32 km

1.12 km

103 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.58 km

1.82 km

160 m

Elevation

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Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

Wednesday 7 October

16°C

7°C

67 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Comments

March 21, 2024,"Zeller Schwarze Katz" Themenwanderweg

The Zell Black Cat themed hiking trail is short and entertaining and impresses with beautiful views of Zell and the Moselle.
If you are in the area, I highly recommend the tour!

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January 18, 2026,Kleine Runde Schwarze Katz

No sun today (instead, the now-familiar cold wind)...

but we should at least get out for a short walk

and the little Black Cat themed trail is just right for that

and since we got talking at the café afterwards, it turned into a longer stay and it was already getting dark.

👍☕😊😍

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August 5, 2022,Zell's Zwarte Kat, thema wandeling

The legend of 'Zell's Black Cat' originated in 1863, when wine merchants came to the village on the Mosel.
After an intense wine tasting, at the Mayntzers' winery, 3 wine barrels remained. The merchants could not agree which barrel now contained the best wine.
When the winemaker's wife entered the cellar, her black cat followed. Suddenly the cat jumped on …

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November 1, 2024,Themenweg Zeller Schwarze Katz

I think this small, fine themed hiking trail is interesting and well marked with cat paws. The entrance leads through the square tower. At 25 stations, various secrets about Zell wine are revealed and the most wonderful views open up. I learned that this wine owes its name to a black cat that, in 1863, when a wine merchant had …

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October 12, 2025,Zeller Schwarze Katz

📅 October 12, 2025 • 🌥️ Mostly cloudy • 🌡️ 11 °C
📍 Region: Moselle
➕ A very informative and lovingly designed themed trail
➕ A combination of old town, views, and winemaking history
➖ Exclusively paved paths, not a typical hiking trail
⭐ Rating: 7/10

🗺️ Template: zellerland.de/tour/zeller-schwarze-katz-themenwanderweg
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