Bernkastel-Wittlich: Accommodation between Erbeskopf and the Moselle Valley

Key facts

• Erbeskopf is 816 metres high, invites visitors to hike and offers a wide range of winter sports opportunities.
• The National Park Gate at Erbeskopf provides information about nature and the environment, particularly forests and moors, through an interactive multimedia exhibition.
• The Manderscheid Castle Trail is a 5.4-kilometre, moderately difficult circular hiking route with a stated duration of two hours.
• The two Manderscheid castles are medieval castle ruins on steep mountain spurs above the Lieser.
• The vinotheque in St. Nicholas Hospital offers tastings from the Moselle, Saar and Ruwer, as well as a selection of 100 wines ranging up to ice wine.
• The Maare-Moselle Cycle Route runs for 58.5 kilometres along a disused railway line from Daun to Bernkastel-Kues.
• In Neumagen-Dhron, Roman history, an audio tour and a boat trip on the Moselle aboard the STELLA NOVIOMAGI come together.

Choose accommodation according to your travel interests

If the winter focus of your trip is Erbeskopf, include the 816-metre-high mountain in your choice of location. For travellers wishing to explore nature-related topics in greater depth, the National Park Gate offers an interactive exhibition focusing on forests and moors. This combination creates a clear choice between a stay focused on winter sports and one in which environmental education plays a greater role.

Groups with different interests can also put together several independent ideas for day trips. While some travellers may prefer a hike or winter sports opportunity at Erbeskopf, others can plan a museum visit, a wine tasting, a historical circular trail or a boat trip. The attractions should be understood as individual destinations; the information does not make any statements about distances, shared routes or the facilities of an accommodation.

Moselle, wine and historic places

Bernkastel-Kues places a clear emphasis on wine and history. The Cusanus Birthplace in Kues is used as a museum and event venue and presents a permanent exhibition about Nicholas of Cusa. In the historic vaulted cellars of St. Nicholas Hospital, you can taste wines from the Moselle, Saar and Ruwer. The selection comprises 100 wines and ranges from quality wines to ice wine.

Further cultural destinations complement this selection. The Zylinderhaus presents 90 years of German automotive history and more than 100 cars, motorcycles and vans. In Traben-Trarbach, the Middle Moselle Museum is a destination for visitors. In Klausen, the pilgrimage church of Maria Heimsuchung was consecrated in 1502; Klausen remains a destination for pilgrims every year to this day. Anyone interested in regional history can include these places independently of one another when planning their stay.

Plan hikes, cycling trips and excursions

Manderscheid is suitable for a variety of hiking interests. The Castle Trail is a 5.4-kilometre, moderately difficult circular route around the castles and takes two hours. The Castle Via Ferrata comprises three stages, is about 4 kilometres long in total and has cable protection along 1 kilometre of the route. At the edge of Manderscheid, the Burgweiher pond is also located in the Lieser Valley and is designated as a protected natural monument. When choosing your accommodation, these different trail lengths and route types may be a more specific criterion than a general description of the landscape.

Cyclists can consider the Maare-Moselle Cycle Route. It runs from Daun to Bernkastel-Kues for 58.5 kilometres along a disused railway line. A cycle bus takes cyclists from Bernkastel-Kues back to the starting point; the return journey can be booked in advance. The approximately 45-minute audio tour also starts in Neumagen-Dhron. It follows an approximately 800-metre-long archaeological circular route past historic sites, monuments and finds. The Noviomagi Museum displays original finds such as pottery vessels and stone fragments from funerary monuments and transports visitors back to Roman times. The STELLA NOVIOMAGI also offers a boat trip on the Moselle there.

During the Castle Festival, the Manderscheid castles and the meadow between them provide the setting over a weekend in August for traditional crafts, jesters, knights’ tournaments and courtly minnesang. Treat the date as an independent event occasion and check the currently valid information for your specific travel plans.

Compare other places

If you would like to compare additional location profiles for your accommodation search alongside Bernkastel-Wittlich, you will find a neutral selection here: Thalfang Am Erbeskopf, Bernkastel-Kues, Manderscheid, Traben-Trarbach, Morbach, Trier-Saarburg, Bad Kreuznach and Cochem-Zell.

FAQ

Which landscapes characterize Bernkastel-Wittlich?

The volcanic Eifel, the romantic Moselle Valley and the forest- and meadow-rich Hunsrück meet in Bernkastel-Wittlich.

What does Erbeskopf offer?

The 816-metre-high Erbeskopf invites visitors to hike and offers a wide range of winter sports opportunities. The National Park Gate also provides information about nature and the environment there.

How long is the Manderscheid Castle Trail?

The moderately difficult circular hiking route is 5.4 kilometres long and takes two hours.

What wine offerings are available in Bernkastel-Kues?

The vinotheque in the historic vaulted cellars of St. Nicholas Hospital offers tastings of wines from the Moselle, Saar and Ruwer. The selection comprises 100 wines, ranging from quality wines to ice wine.

How can the Maare-Moselle Cycle Route be planned?

The route runs for 58.5 kilometres from Daun to Bernkastel-Kues. A cycle bus takes cyclists back to the starting point; the return journey can be booked in advance.

What can you experience in Neumagen-Dhron?

The Noviomagi Museum displays original Roman finds. In addition, an approximately 45-minute audio tour on an approximately 800-metre-long archaeological circular route and a boat trip on the Moselle aboard the STELLA NOVIOMAGI start there.

To the higher-level travel overview: Rhineland-Palatinate.