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Metternich Castle Ruins – Beilstein loop from Ellenz-Poltersdorf

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Metternich Castle Ruins – Beilstein loop from Ellenz-Poltersdorf

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Metternich Castle Ruins – Beilstein loop from Ellenz-Poltersdorf

01:10

4.28km

70m

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 right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 18, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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After 1.25 km for 142 m

After 2.74 km for 142 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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918 m

Stone Cross memorial on the Moselle River

Highlight • Monument

The well-known hiking trail was laid out in 1910 and runs through the vineyards and over the heights of the Moselle valley, which is both steeped in history and promising.

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1.23 km

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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1.54 km

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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2.00 km

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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2.43 km

View of Metternich Castle

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Nice little coffee, in the summer months a good break, as there are shady places.

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2.60 km

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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2.63 km

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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3.32 km

Beilstein (Moselle)

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Beautiful village along the Moselle. Nice walk to the Burg. The last part is paying to visit the castle, but at very reasonable prices.

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4.28 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.21 km

1.58 km

290 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.91 km

1.49 km

414 m

340 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 8 July

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April 19, 2025,Rauf zur Burg Metternich

Excursion to Metternich Castle in Beilstein in glorious sunshine

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Metternich Castle Ruins – Beilstein loop from Ellenz-Poltersdorf

Stone Cross memorial on the Moselle River

View of Beilstein and Metternich Castle

Beilstein's Historic Alleyways

Metternich Castle Ruins

View of Metternich Castle

Beilstein

Beilstein Monastery Steps

Beilstein (Moselle)

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