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Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz
Alken

View of Thurant Castle – Thurant Castle loop from Alken

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Hiking trails & Routes
Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz
Alken

View of Thurant Castle – Thurant Castle loop from Alken

Moderate

4.9

(19)

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View of Thurant Castle – Thurant Castle loop from Alken

02:53

8.58km

300m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 22, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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221 m

East gate in Alken

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Overbuilt east gate at Wiltberg Castle. From here the trade route led to the Hunsrück and Rhine.

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766 m

View of Thurant Castle

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The climb is quite steep. Once you reach the top, you will be rewarded with a great view of Thurant Castle.

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1.06 km

Bleidenberg Pilgrimage Church

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Old and worth seeing walls in a promising location above the Mosel valley.

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2.67 km

Thurant Castle

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Thurant Castle is absolutely worth a visit. It offers a beautiful location and fantastic views of the Moselle River and the town of Alken.

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3.25 km

View of the Moselle Valley

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Park your car here and start the tour. The car will be parked permanently in the shade.

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3.25 km

Panoramic Trail Between Vineyards and Thurant Castle

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If you do not like it so steep a great way to look while walking

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4.85 km

Teufelslay – View over the Moselle Valley

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From the refuge Teufelslay you have a great view of the Mosel valley.

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5.32 km

View of the Moselle Valley

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An absolutely recommendable climb. The view is fantastic. The further tour over the Teufels Lay is also highly recommended. ALSO POSSIBLE WITH CHILDREN AND DOGS.

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8.58 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.36 km

1.72 km

1.68 km

1.42 km

925 m

414 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.21 km

1.96 km

1.64 km

1.22 km

1.00 km

438 m

104 m

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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