Covered bridge over the Ruwer River – Ruwer-Hochwald Cycle Path loop from Gusterath

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Gusterath

Covered bridge over the Ruwer River – Ruwer-Hochwald Cycle Path loop from Gusterath

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Covered bridge over the Ruwer River – Ruwer-Hochwald Cycle Path loop from Gusterath

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22.6km

340m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 30, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.17 km

View of Sommerau Castle

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The only highlight in Ruwertal, but I like to teach me a better.

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The Ruwer-Hochwald cycle path is another highlight of the railway cycle paths in the Hunsrück. The 48-kilometer route from Trier / Ruwer to Hermeskeil is one of the most beautiful bike paths on railway lines in Germany.

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Covered bridge over the Ruwer River

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Bridge over the Ruwer

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Ruwer-Hochwald Cycle Path

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Where bicycles roll today, trains used to steam. The historic railway line of the Ruwer-Hochwald-Bahn is transformed into the Ruwer-Hochwald-Radweg. Like the former railway line, the cycle path with a …

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Scenic view of Kasel and the vineyards

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Picturesque view of Kasel with the vineyard behind it, view from the Ruwertal cycle path

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Ruwer-Hochwald Cycle Path

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Picnic area by the Ruwer with a spiral sculpture

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There are several seating options, some of them covered, located directly on the Ruwer, ideal for cooling off your feet :-)

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22.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.5 km

7.15 km

1.76 km

1.52 km

670 m

Surfaces

14.7 km

4.68 km

3.18 km

Elevation

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

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Friday 6 November

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Covered bridge over the Ruwer River – Ruwer-Hochwald Cycle Path loop from Gusterath

View of Sommerau Castle

View over the Ruwer Valley

Covered bridge over the Ruwer River

Bridge over the Ruwer

Ruwer-Hochwald Cycle Path

Scenic view of Kasel and the vineyards

Ruwer-Hochwald Cycle Path

Picnic area by the Ruwer with a spiral sculpture

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