Machern Monastery loop from Zeltingen-Rachtig

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Machern Monastery loop from Zeltingen-Rachtig

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Machern Monastery loop from Zeltingen-Rachtig

04:47

16.6km

380m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 14, 2026

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 7.73 km for 137 m

After 8.21 km for 106 m

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7.20 km

View of the Moselle River from Moselsteig and Moselhöhenweg

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A very beautiful path with a great view of the Moselle

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7.79 km

View from the climbing trail into the Moselle valley

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The view is beautiful

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8.38 km

View of the Moselle Valley from Erdener Himmelreich

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The strenuous ascent on the almost alpine climbing path "Erdener Treppchen" is rewarded with spectacular views of the Moselle valley. The climbing path is probably the most beautiful hiking tour …

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8.45 km

Osterhüttchen Lookout – View of the Moselle Valley

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Nice place to linger on the via ferrata at Würzgarten.

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14.3 km

View of Machern Abbey and the Moselle Valley

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Nice place to stop for a good lunch.

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14.3 km

Hochmosel Bridge Between Ürzig and Zeltingen-Rachtig

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... And here fits - at the highest point of the Cologne Cathedral below

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15.1 km

Machern Monastery

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The Machern Cistercian convent looks back on an eventful history. It was founded in 1238 and wine has been grown here since the beginning. After damage in the Thirty Years' …

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