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Cochem Imperial Castle – View of Cochem Imperial Castle loop from Klotten

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Cochem Imperial Castle – View of Cochem Imperial Castle loop from Klotten

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Cochem Imperial Castle – View of Cochem Imperial Castle loop from Klotten

03:42

12.5km

360m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 25, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.55 km

Klottener Wingertsbüdchen

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This rest area has a local seniors group set up as a summer regular's table. You can use it when it is free. Very original furnished with a wonderful view over the vineyards and in the Mosel valley.

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5.54 km

View of Cochem, Reichsburg Castle, and the Moselle Valley

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Beautiful view of the Moselle and Reichburg

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6.14 km

View of Cochem and the Reichsburg castle

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Nice view over Cochem and Reichsburg. Nice hike from the train station or reached by cable car.

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6.95 km

In the old town of Cochem are many beautiful half-timbered houses, which are almost all restored. Large parts of the city wall are still in existence and above all rises the imperial castle Cochem in the south. You should use this backdrop and pause for an espresso or a delicious Mosel wine in front of the interesting town hall.

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Cochem Imperial Castle

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Southwest of Koblenz is the Reichsburg Cochem, a beautiful stronghold that is a must for every castle fan.
It is generally assumed that Cochem Castle was built around 1030 under Count Palatine Ezzo, son and successor of Count Palatine Hermann Pusillius.
The castle was first mentioned in documents in 1051, when Richeza, eldest daughter of Count Palatine Ezzo and former Queen of Poland, transferred the castle to her nephew, Count Palatine Henry I, that year.
Even after the Ezzones lost the title of Count Palatine, Cochem remained connected to the Count Palatine.
King Conrad III put an end to a later dispute over the title of Count Palatine in 1151 by occupying Cochem Castle with castle men and finally taking it under his control as a settled imperial fiefdom.
This meant that Cochem Castle became an imperial castle during the Staufer period.
Now imperial ministerials - with the title of burgrave - were appointed to manage the castle and imperial property.
When troops of the French King Louis
After the entire city was occupied by French troops in March 1689, the castle was set on fire and blown up in 1688.
That year, almost the entire city of Cochem fell victim to the destruction of the French troops.
A ruin until 1868, the castle was bought by the merchant Louis Ravené for 300 gold marks - he had it rebuilt (according to his ideas).
The restored castle became the property of the German Reich through sale in 1942 and has been owned by the city of Cochem since 1978.

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7.50 km

View of Cochem Imperial Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Gastronomy at the castle ok but better in Cochem

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7.58 km

Gatehouse of Cochem Castle

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Very nice castle. Steep climb. To visit only with a guide.

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8.46 km

Moselle Promenade, Cochem

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Extends through the whole place. Pier for the ships, market square and promenade.

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12.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.00 km

2.89 km

2.72 km

1.75 km

640 m

521 m

Surfaces

5.99 km

2.94 km

1.75 km

1.73 km

103 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Thursday 16 July

25°C

17°C

53 %

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Comments

September 27, 2021,CochemCond-Klotten- Pinnerkreuz- Cochem 18 Geocach's 27.09.2021

Short hike from the parking lot in Cochem Cond.
Where we could find 18 geocach's.
Since, according to the internet timetable, the Klotten ferry should no longer run, which turned out to be wrong on site, we chose the route down the B49 to Klotten. Figure 8 shows the ferry in operation and Figure 10 shows the ferry times.
Picture …

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April 6, 2025,Von Klotten über den Rheinsteig nach Cochem, bm

Today we're off to Cochem for the spring Easter market. On the way there, we followed the Moselsteig Trail, which is beautifully landscaped – many viewpoints, well-kept vineyard cottages, and information boards with insights into winemaking made the hike varied and entertaining.

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May 20, 2026,Klotten - Cochem - Pinnerkreuz!

Right at the beginning in Klotten, it goes uphill steeply, past the Coraidelstein castle ruins, which majestically tower over the vineyards.
The path continues up to the high plateau to the Seitskapelle from the 19th century. As soon as you branch off from the heights, you suddenly dive into a completely different world: The path becomes narrow, wild, and almost …

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November 28, 2024,Ansicht-Reichsburg-Cochem – Pinnerkreuz Runde von Cochem (Mosel)

The tour was actually planned differently, but after the ascent to the Pinnerkreuz took me over the border and sometimes on all fours due to the way the path was arranged, I decided to take a different route for the descent.
For inexperienced hikers and hikers who have problems with balance, I recommend checking whether there are other better-developed paths …

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April 12, 2025,Klotten über Pinnerkreuz nach Cochem und zurück

A beautiful day of hiking with friends 🥾🌞 along the high trail from Klotten to Cochem. A stop at the Pinnerkreuz (Pinner Cross) offers a fantastic view of the town, which is already very busy with day-trippers and holidaymakers. From the cross, we descend to the chairlift station. The path is sometimes slippery due to gravel and stones. Sturdy shoes …

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April 13, 2024,Dortebachtal über Cochem zurück nach Klotten

Why wander far away.....?
We had our eye on the Dortebachtal for a long time. But as is often the case, you push aside what is on your doorstep. Stupid😂 A fantastically beautiful stream valley with a waterfall in Klotten on the Moselle. Steep uphill, over narrow forest paths, the sound of the waterfall as accompaniment for a while. Once …

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May 26, 2022,Moselsteig 19. Etappe Teil 1 von Cochem nach Klotten und zurück

This was also intended as a day tour, because we had our quarters in Cochem, we only hiked to Klotten and back on the Moselle the direct way

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April 11, 2022,MOSEL: Von Klotten zur Reichsburg Cochem - 🍇🍷☀️

This morning we packed our things and drove off to the Moselle. For us it is the first holiday for three in the Moselle area. From our hotel in Klotten we went uphill to the "Klotti" amusement park. From there moderately downhill to the Pinnerkreuz and from there steeply downhill to the center of Cochem.
So today we have again …

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Cochem Imperial Castle – View of Cochem Imperial Castle loop from Klotten

Klottener Wingertsbüdchen

View of Cochem, Reichsburg Castle, and the Moselle Valley

View of Cochem and the Reichsburg castle

Cochem Old Town

Cochem Imperial Castle

View of Cochem Imperial Castle

Gatehouse of Cochem Castle

Moselle Promenade, Cochem

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