The stage leads through vineyards and over the witches’ hill, which commemorates the burning of witches. The panoramic trail ends in Koblenz, where the Moselle flows into the Rhine. Here you can visit Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, stroll through the BUGA gardens or enjoy a boat trip.
Winningen: Train station
Koblenz: German Corner
Duration of the route
4 hrs.
Length of the route
15,25 km
Panorama
40 / 100
Severity
light
Condition
10 / 100
Additional information
Winningen, DE
19:46,
17.04.2025
8°C
light rain
Arrive. Set off. Experience - The Moselsteig Trail.
This stage of the Moselsteig Trail leads through idyllic vineyards and over the witches’ hill, which has a memorial commemorating the former witch hunts. Along the panoramic trail with flowering meadows and old fruit trees, you head towards Koblenz.
A branch-off leads you along the railroad line and past the historic Old Castle to the Deutsches Eck – the impressive point where the Moselle flows into the Rhine. Especially on warm days, this lively place invites you to linger.Whether a ride on the cable car to the imposing Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, a walk through the colorful gardens of the former BUGA grounds or a leisurely boat tour – numerous options make the end of this hike a special experience.General information
Directions
Start in Winningen – finish at the Deutsches Eck
The stage begins at Winningen train station and leads through the narrow streets of the wine village up into the vineyards. A serpentine path opens up magnificent views of the valley before you reach the Domgartenhütte – an ideal resting place with a view of the Moselle and the vineyards.
Together with the RheinBurgenWeg, the trail runs along the edge of the slope, crosses a side valley and leads through meadows and vineyards to the L 125. After a short section of road, the trail climbs again. From the highest point, you can enjoy a panoramic view upstream before the path branches off into the forest to Hexenhügel – a place with a memorial stone for the witch persecutions.
A narrow path leads you to the Koblenz/Winningen airfield, but soon you are back along the edge of the slope with magnificent views. The Winningen vineyard terraces, habitat of rare species such as the Apollo butterfly, offer an impressive landscape. This is followed by a steep descent to the Moselsteig Trail, which now runs gently downstream.
Past blossoming fruit trees and through Güls with its famous cherries, you reach the Groß-Heiligenhäuschen – the official end point of the Moselsteig Trail. From here, the Moselsteig Trail access logos guide you to the banks of the Moselle. After crossing the Güls railroad bridge, you walk along the towpath directly alongside the Moselle. If you want to discover even more, you can visit the Mosellum before the route takes you through the old town of Koblenz. Finally, you reach the crowning glory of your hike: the Deutsches Eck, where the Moselle and Rhine meet.
Approach
Starting point:
Winningen – accessible via the B 416 (between Treis-Karden and Koblenz) or the A 61 (Koblenz-Metternich junction), continue via the L 125.
Destination point:
Koblenz – accessible via the A 48 (Koblenz-Nord junction) and the B 9 or via the A 61 (Koblenz-Waldesch junction) and the B 327.
Parking
Winningen: Parking is available at the train station or under the railroad line along the B 416.
Koblenz-Güls: Parking lot in the street “Am Turnerheim”, accessible via an access road.
Public transport
Winningen (train station) and Koblenz (main station) can be reached by train (RB 81).
There are regular connections, but there may be changes to the timetable during the Rhineland-Palatinate/Saarland school vacations, at weekends and on public holidays. Current timetables can be found in the timetable information of the Verkehrsverbund Rhein-Mosel (VRM):
PICTURES OF THE ROUTE
