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Moselsteig Trail at the Elzbach – Eltz Castle loop from Moselkern

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Moselsteig Trail at the Elzbach – Eltz Castle loop from Moselkern

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Moselsteig Trail at the Elzbach – Eltz Castle loop from Moselkern

02:12

7.91km

140m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 11, 2026

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1.46 km

Eltz Castle Panorama Trail

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Yes, this is a super beautiful trail that lives up to its name. Wonderful distant views and changing landscapes.

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1.92 km

Elzbach Rapids

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The whole Elz is a single highlight. Small water whirlpools, floodplains, smaller waterfalls. Just beautiful!

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2.11 km

Elzbach River Path

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The path to the castle is beautiful

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2.20 km

Eltzbach

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Nice creek. No more and no less.

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2.72 km

Moselsteig Trail Section Near Eltzbach

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Nice, natural trail.. it's fun.. gladly more of this

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2.84 km

Moselsteig Trail at the Elzbach

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From the Ringelsteiner Mühle the ascent is quite steep.

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3.63 km

View of Eltz Castle from the hiking car park

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Very nice distant view of the castle from the valley.

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3.96 km

Castle Eltz towers like a fairytale castle on a 129 meter high hill in the valley of Elz, a small tributary of the Moselle, which flows around the castle from three sides. The castle had been "lucky" in the course of its history: it could never be conquered by force and was already tended by the owner in the 19th century, cared for and restored for a lot of money, so that today it still stands really well. By the way, for more than 800 years she has been in the possession of the family von and to Eltz-Kempenich, who is committed to ensuring that the castle is maintained and made accessible to the public in the future. In the summer months you can visit the castle. However, you can not drive up to the castle - the steep, small way there you prefer to attack on foot.

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7.91 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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4.45 km

2.07 km

766 m

625 m

Surfaces

2.54 km

1.96 km

1.42 km

1.37 km

618 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Saturday 22 August

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Comments

August 28, 2022,Burg Eltz Tour

Today was the last chance to use the €9 ticket. We took the train from Schweich to Moselkern and from there we walked to Eltz Castle. Photography or filming is not permitted in the castle itself. Therefore there are only pictures from the way there and the castle from the outside.

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August 21, 2025,Burg Eltz – Moselsteig am Elzbach Runde von Moselkern

Very nice hike with a great view of Eltz Castle.

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April 14, 2026,Burg Eltz - Moselsteig am Elzbach - Moselkern

The hike begins in the small village of Moselkern, quietly situated on the Moselle. After just a few minutes, you leave the last houses behind and immerse yourself in an increasingly quiet, wooded landscape. The path leads gently uphill through dense mixed forest, accompanied by the soft babbling of the Elzbach stream. After some distance, the view opens up, and …

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May 31, 2025,Durch das Elzbachtal zur Burg Eltz

An idyllic hike from Moselkern (small cafe) through the Elzbach Valley to Eltz Castle.
Tip: it's best to start early 🥾.

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July 12, 2025,2025 Moselkern - Burg Elz

Today, Jürgen is cycling on to Bacharach, and I'm visiting Elz Castle.
To get to Moselkern, I first take the bus to Ürzig Höhe. It's a short 20-minute walk to Ürzig train station, before continuing on by train towards Koblenz to Moselkern, my starting point for today.
From there, I begin my hike through Moselkern and the Elz Valley. At …

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September 18, 2021,Wanderung zur Burg Eltz von Moselkern

A hike on foot to Eltz Castle should definitely be on the itinerary if you are in the corner.
At the weekend it is of course well attended and in some places on the paths it can get a little narrower. 🙈
If you want to go to the castle, you have to be vaccinated or recovered and of course …

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September 30, 2023,Von Moselkern zur Burg Eltz

Today the tour went from the town of Moselkern to Eltz Castle. A beautiful path winds its way through the Elz valley towards Eltz Castle. The hiking trail is easy to walk and does not pose any major challenges.
If you want to visit the castle, you should arrive early. The entrance fee includes a castle tour and a visit …

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August 4, 2022,Von Moselkern zur Burg Eltz

Should have been a longer hike, but I totally underestimated how long we would spend at the castle including the guided tour. So it went back the same way. (Attention: Here in the recording only the easy way!)
Information about the castle: burg-eltz.de
Weather warm and muggy - why not just take a short trip...
Masks were compulsory inside the …

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Moselsteig Trail at the Elzbach – Eltz Castle loop from Moselkern

Eltz Castle Panorama Trail

Elzbach Rapids

Elzbach River Path

Eltzbach

Moselsteig Trail Section Near Eltzbach

Moselsteig Trail at the Elzbach

View of Eltz Castle from the hiking car park

Eltz Castle

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