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Rhineland-Palatinate
Cochem-Zell
Zell (Mosel)

Square Tower – Zell Pedestrian Bridge loop from Zell (Mosel)

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Hiking trails & Routes
Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Cochem-Zell
Zell (Mosel)

Square Tower – Zell Pedestrian Bridge loop from Zell (Mosel)

Easy

4.7

(93)

336

hikers

Square Tower – Zell Pedestrian Bridge loop from Zell (Mosel)

01:36

5.72km

110m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 6, 2026

Waypoints

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Bus stop

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2.08 km

Scenic viewpoint bench overlooking the Moselle at Zell

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Beautiful view of the Moselle

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2.99 km

Zeller Schwarze Katz sign

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Enjoy Zell an der Mosel with its great old town and the beautiful hiking trails!!!

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3.38 km

Somewhat off (downhill) the path offers a beautiful view through the Zeller Bachtal to the Moselle, Zell and Kaimt. Easily accessible both with (e) MTB and on foot.

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3.63 km

Very beautiful view

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3.90 km

Square Tower

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In addition to providing protection from troops from the Zeller Bachtal, the tower also served as a customs station. At one point it was also used as an official prison. …

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4.56 km

Faith is the only footbridge over the Moselle, at least in Germany.

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4.88 km

From the bridge, you are made aware of the Zeller Schwarzen Katz vineyard. Winegrowers based in Zell have their vineyards here.

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4.89 km

Zell Pedestrian Bridge

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please push and enjoy the great view from the bridge in peace.

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5.72 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.97 km

1.91 km

685 m

154 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.67 km

2.00 km

< 100 m

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Friday 10 July

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16°C

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Comments

January 18, 2026,Kleine Runde Schwarze Katz
No sun today (instead, the now-familiar cold wind)...

but we should at least get out for a short walk

and the little Black Cat themed trail is just right for that

and since we got talking at the café afterwards, it turned into a longer stay and it was already getting dark.

👍☕😊😍

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August 3, 2021,Zeller Schwarze Katz
Today in view of the changeable weather (heavy rain, sunshine, thunderstorms) only a small but worthwhile themed walk in the Zell vineyards.

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The legend of 'Zell's Black Cat' originated in 1863, when wine merchants came to the village on the Mosel.
After an intense wine tasting, at the Mayntzers' winery, 3 wine barrels remained. The merchants could not agree which barrel now contained the best wine.
When the winemaker's wife entered the cellar, her black cat followed. Suddenly the cat jumped on …

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I think this small, fine themed hiking trail is interesting and well marked with cat paws. The entrance leads through the square tower. At 25 stations, various secrets about Zell wine are revealed and the most wonderful views open up. I learned that this wine owes its name to a black cat that, in 1863, when a wine merchant had …

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October 12, 2025,Zeller Schwarze Katz
📅 October 12, 2025 • 🌥️ Mostly cloudy • 🌡️ 11 °C
📍 Region: Moselle
➕ A very informative and lovingly designed themed trail
➕ A combination of old town, views, and winemaking history
➖ Exclusively paved paths, not a typical hiking trail
⭐ Rating: 7/10


🗺️ Template: zellerland.de/tour/zeller-schwarze-katz-themenwanderweg
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Puuuuuhhh 🥵 Rain ☔️ Sun 🌞 Rain ☔️ Sun 🌞 ... - "Same procedure as every day" 🙈

One thing stays the same, we sweat like crazy, laundry room weather like in the Amazon 😉

After our first tour today on the Calmont, we went to Zell again this afternoon. Parked a little higher directly on the first vineyard terrace …

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