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Beilstein – Metternich Castle Ruins loop from Beilstein

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Beilstein – Metternich Castle Ruins loop from Beilstein

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(45)

306

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Beilstein – Metternich Castle Ruins loop from Beilstein

00:33

1.90km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. 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: May 11, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Includes segments with temporary access restrictions. Check ahead to confirm restricted segments are open to the public.

After 138 m for 142 m

After 1.62 km for 142 m

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118 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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138 m

Beilstein Ferry

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It costs €2 with a bike (without a bike it costs €1.50 per person). The ferry goes there and back every 5-10 minutes.
Great way to get to Beilstein and take a break there.

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379 m

Beilstein Monastery Steps

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Monastery staircase at the end of the 17th century, Beilstein/Mosel
Of the 108 most beautiful steps – The construction of the Beilstein monastery staircase at the end of the 17th …

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414 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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490 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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946 m

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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