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Ellenz-Poltersdorf

Beilstein – Metternich Castle Ruins loop from Beilstein

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Cochem-Zell

Ellenz-Poltersdorf

Beilstein – Metternich Castle Ruins loop from Beilstein

Moderate

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Beilstein – Metternich Castle Ruins loop from Beilstein

02:04

6.71km

250m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. 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: March 18, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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After 123 m for 142 m

After 6.45 km for 142 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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104 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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341 m

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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417 m

Beilstein's Historic Alleyways

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Beilstein is rightly called the most beautiful Moselle town. It has often served as a film set 👍🏼

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1.09 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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3.60 km

Viewpoint

3.91 km

Waldeslust Viewpoint – View of Beilstein, Metternich Castle, and the Moselle Valley

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A really nice rest area with a great view.

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4.83 km

Beilstein Jewish Cemetery

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Very impressive, beautifully situated cemetery that exudes endless peace and quiet. Old graves, but also recent history can be felt ...

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5.18 km

View of Beilstein

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Very nice bike ride from Ellenz via Cochem to Tries-Kaden and on the other side of the Moselle upstream via Beilstein and Sehnheim back to Ellenz-Poltersdorf

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5.84 km

Metternich Castle Ruins

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Despite the still impressive size, the ruins of Metternich Castle are only a shadow of the former building. After the castle had decayed for many years, it came into private …

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6.71 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.23 km

1.95 km

1.52 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.57 km

1.46 km

1.34 km

1.17 km

866 m

217 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Friday 22 May

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Beilstein – Metternich Castle Ruins loop from Beilstein

View of Beilstein and Metternich Castle

Beilstein

Beilstein's Historic Alleyways

View of Metternich Castle and the River Moselle

Waldeslust Viewpoint – View of Beilstein, Metternich Castle, and the Moselle Valley

Beilstein Jewish Cemetery

View of Beilstein

Metternich Castle Ruins

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