Jewish Cemetery Trittenheim – Eselstrapp (Menhir) loop from Klüsserath

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Jewish Cemetery Trittenheim – Eselstrapp (Menhir) loop from Klüsserath

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Jewish Cemetery Trittenheim – Eselstrapp (Menhir) loop from Klüsserath

04:31

15.7km

370m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.31 km

View of the vineyards in the Eifel

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A view in the other direction: Here, you can see from the Moselle into the Salm Valley and the Eifel Mountains beyond. The slopes there are also covered in vineyards.

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1.82 km

Theo Ecken Pavilion with Vineyard Views

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beautiful rest area with a wonderful view

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2.80 km

Neuberg Countryside

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Change of scenery, the steep landscapes give way to the plateau before descending towards the banks of the Moselle.

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3.53 km

Eichenhain

Forest

7.25 km

Jewish Cemetery Trittenheim

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The Jewish cemetery was used by the community Trittenheim until 1938. Only 12 tombstones are preserved. The damage comes mainly from the time of National Socialism.

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9.59 km

View of Leiwen from Laurentius Chapel

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Saint Laurentius, to whom this chapel in the Moselle town of Trittenheim is consecrated, is one of the early Christian martyrs from a time when Christianity was still forbidden. He …

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10.8 km

Viewpoint

11.1 km

Panoramic view of the Moselle towards Leiwen

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11.9 km

Eselstrapp (Menhir)

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A legend tells us: A Christian virgin, fleeing from a pagan knight, saved herself with her donkey at this spot by daring a leap into the valley. The donkey's hoofprint …

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12.1 km

View of the Moselle River bend at Backofen

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Just twenty meters through the bushes, there's a bench offering a fantastic view of the Moselle's loop. A must-see!

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15.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.1 km

1.62 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.99 km

4.64 km

3.46 km

983 m

450 m

188 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 8 October

12°C

6°C

86 %

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Max wind speed: 25.0 km/h

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Comments

May 15, 2025,Aussichtspunkt Backofen – Schöne Aussicht Runde von Trittenheim

A beautiful tour through vineyards and over the Moselle Heights. There are some great views and places to linger and enjoy 🍷

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July 4, 2024,Trittenheim - Klüsserath

Beautiful, but challenging walk in a loop of the Moselle, through forests and vineyards with beautiful views.
Sturdy walking shoes are a must.
Not suitable for buggies!

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