Beilstein Village and Castle – Beilstein loop from Beilstein

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Cochem-Zell

Ellenz-Poltersdorf

Beilstein Village and Castle – Beilstein loop from Beilstein

Easy

4.5

(40)

183

hikers

Beilstein Village and Castle – Beilstein loop from Beilstein

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2.79km

70m

Hiking

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

Last updated: September 16, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions. Check ahead to confirm restricted segments are open to the public.

After 138 m for 142 m

After 2.51 km for 142 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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118 m

View of Beilstein and Metternich Castle

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History (for those who are interested :-)

Franconian grave finds show Beilstein's settlement around 800 AD. The place had been a feudal possession of the Lords of Braunshorn since 1268. …

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1.52 km

View of Metternich Castle and the River Moselle

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Here you still have your peace before the many tourists who come mostly by boat to Beilstein

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2.10 km

Beilstein Heinz Rühmann Steps

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Beautiful sight, from above and from below.

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2.11 km

Beilstein Village and Castle

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A real pearl on the Moselle. Perhaps the most beautiful place on the entire river.

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2.19 km

View of Metternich Castle

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Nice little coffee, in the summer months a good break, as there are shady places.

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2.37 km

Beilstein's historic Old Town

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Simply a dream place

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2.39 km

Beilstein Monastery Steps

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Monastery staircase at the end of the 17th century, Beilstein/Mosel
Of the 108 most beautiful steps – The construction of the Beilstein monastery staircase at the end of the 17th …

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2.43 km

Beilstein

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The city has one of the best preserved historic sites on the Moselle and is therefore also referred to as a miniature Rothenburg or "Sleeping Beauty of the Moselle".

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2.79 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.22 km

899 m

609 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.39 km

728 m

283 m

280 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Tuesday 6 October

23°C

11°C

51 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

September 9, 2025,Rheinland-Pfalz - Beilstein - Burg Metternich - Altstadt

A small town surrounded by mountains, located directly on the Moselle River, the landscape is also characterized by vineyards.

Almost every building is half-timbered, some centuries old, and truly beautiful to behold.

A visit to the Carmelite Church and Metternich Castle, with its panoramic views, rounds out the experience.

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October 1, 2022,Beilstein mit 🏰 Metternich

Rain was forecast for the whole day today, so we only went for a walk in Beilstein, also known as the "Sleeping Beauty of the Moselle". Very worthwhile town with only 145 inhabitants, but extensive gastronomy.
The fairytale-like total work of art made up of small houses, nested alleys and stairs, framed by the baroque monastery church and the Metternich …

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