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Cochem-Zell
Ellenz-Poltersdorf

Beilstein – Beilstein Monastery Steps loop from Beilstein

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Cochem-Zell
Ellenz-Poltersdorf

Beilstein – Beilstein Monastery Steps loop from Beilstein

Moderate

4.5

(44)

130

hikers

Beilstein – Beilstein Monastery Steps loop from Beilstein

04:07

12.8km

470m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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After 138 m for 142 m

After 12.6 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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356 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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392 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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4.65 km

Maria Engelport Monastery

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In 1915, a Lourdes grotto was built by the Oblates at Engelport Monastery. This is a destination for many pilgrims, especially motorcyclists.

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9.37 km

View of Metternich Castle

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9.50 km

Forest Path With View of the Moselle Valley

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Beautiful forest path on the steep slope with great views of the Moselle valley. Prerequisite: sure-footedness and good shoes.

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11.1 km

Moselkrampen Adventure Trail

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Very nice hiking trail along the slope to the Moselle.
On the way very nice views of the Moselle and the village of Beilstein.
You should be surefooted and have …

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12.2 km

The old town center, with its narrow streets and half-timbered houses,
is absolutely worth seeing.
Above the town lies the ruins of Metternich Castle, with a beautiful view of the …

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12.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.15 km

5.14 km

1.38 km

844 m

263 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.46 km

1.96 km

922 m

543 m

416 m

293 m

133 m

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Friday 28 August

21°C

13°C

70 %

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Comments

July 30, 2022,Mr. Pfade: Abenteuertour Beilstein
It's a challenging tour, but if you love nature, wild deserted paths and picturesque views, you'll get your money's worth here. Although there are only two notable climbs, they are tough. In particular, the longer ascent at the end of the tour hits your legs hard again.

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In the bright March sun we start at the Engelport monastery. It's a steep climb here. The forest floor, which is covered with cowslips, provides distraction. Once at the top, the view rewards you. Now it goes through the forest, pure idyll. We walk past the sheepfold on the Keltenweg through a beech forest. It looks desolate here, the lumberjacks …

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Great tour.
Be careful when hiking up the mountain.
The steep slopes are full of acorns and slippery. Plan at least 5 hours

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Today we hiked something from Mr Pfade again and were able to experience another great adventure👋🥰😻
Narrow paths in an almost mystical winter wonderland atmosphere👍
The slightly dilapidated path above the Moselkrampen is great, but should be walked carefully as it is exposed in places.
Speaking of presenting: the pretty little town of Beilstein, which is usually full of tourists, …

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We park at Engelport Monastery and walk up the hill behind the monastery. In spring, Solomon's seals grow here, as do lots of primroses, and even columbines in the forest above. Once you're at the top, you'll find benches, a small viewing platform, and the large cross. Behind the Sauststall, you'll go through a beautiful beech forest. Above Beistein, we …

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