Small Café House Moselkern – Elzbach River loop from Moselkern

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Small Café House Moselkern – Elzbach River loop from Moselkern

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Small Café House Moselkern – Elzbach River loop from Moselkern

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5.73km

60m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 16, 2026

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Parking

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2.45 km

Rest benches at the mouth of the River Elz

Highlight • Rest Area

Two benches, directly on the Moselle, invite you to linger.

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2.86 km

Eltz Castle mural in Moselkern

Highlight • Monument

In Moselkern there is a beautiful mural of Eltz Castle.

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3.53 km

Historic Town Hall Moselkern

Highlight • Historical Site

Old Town Hall of Moselkern

Timeline of the history of the oldest town hall on the Moselle:

1535 Construction began as a community hall

1590 Expansion of the town hall, which was planned too small, with a generous extension. An impressive example of Moselle Franconian half-timbered construction was created with walls up to one meter thick on the sides and firewalls, as well as elaborate and rare timber-frame constructions. The building served as a town hall and mayor's residence. It was used for gatherings of citizens and council members.

1638 (Thirty Years' War) The house was requisitioned by a Swedish dragoon colonel. It served as a regimental headquarters during this time.

1787 A pillory ring was attached (to the right of the entrance door). It served for atonement and deterrence.

1798 The French central administration ended the punishment of standing at the pillory with its new jurisdiction. The year 1535 engraved in the pillory stone is a forgery.

The French central administration ended Moselkern's independence. The town hall became superfluous.

The house served as an emergency church for several years. (Reconstruction of the parish church)

Beginning of the 19th century > The house served as a school and teacher's residence and was increasingly left to decay.

Mid-19th century > Poorhouse and homeless shelter. Even greater decay from the 1950s onwards.

1907 Local pastor Difinitor Alois Conradi acquired the building from the municipality of Moselkern and donated it to the parish.

Renovation and partial renewal of the timber framing.

Establishment of the "Servants of the Holy Heart of Jesus". The house was given the name "Haus Nazareth" or "Kloesterchen" in the vernacular.

Until 1969 The 8-10 sisters were active, initially only in the interest of the workers and families of the wool industry in the Elztal valley, but soon in the interest of the entire community as a kindergarten, sewing school, and nursing care.

Text / Source: Historisches Rathaus Moselkern

historisches-rathaus-moselkern.de/geschichte

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