Eltz Castle – Moselsteig Trail at the Elzbach loop from Wierschem

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Eltz Castle – Moselsteig Trail at the Elzbach loop from Wierschem

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Eltz Castle – Moselsteig Trail at the Elzbach loop from Wierschem

00:49

6.86km

220m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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602 m

Wayside Shrine Near Eltz Castle

Highlight • Religious Site

On the way to Eltz Castle 🏰 , near the first viewing point of the 🏰 from above.

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631 m

View of Eltz Castle from the mission cross

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The Burg Eltz Way of the Cross ends at this cross. Behind the cross there is a small wonderful viewing platform. Unobstructed view of the castle and the Elzbachtal.

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1.02 km

Eltz Castle

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Castle Eltz towers like a fairytale castle on a 129 meter high hill in the valley of Elz, a small tributary of the Moselle, which flows around the castle from …

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1.23 km

Stone Bridge over the Elzbach

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The Elz is a creek about 60 kilometers long on which the fantastic castle is located. You can hike the Elzbach from its source to its confluence with the Moselle.

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1.36 km

View of Eltz Castle from the hiking car park

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Very nice distant view of the castle from the valley.

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3.06 km

Elzbach Rapids

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The whole Elz is a single highlight. Small water whirlpools, floodplains, smaller waterfalls. Just beautiful!

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4.82 km

Moselsteig Trail at the Elzbach

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From the Ringelsteiner Mühle the ascent is quite steep.

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6.54 km

St. Anthony’s Chapel near Eltz Castle

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Beautiful chapel, unfortunately not accessible.

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6.86 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.18 km

2.37 km

627 m

530 m

119 m

Surfaces

2.54 km

1.68 km

1.37 km

1.15 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

15°C

4°C

11 %

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Eltz Castle – Moselsteig Trail at the Elzbach loop from Wierschem

Wayside Shrine Near Eltz Castle

View of Eltz Castle from the mission cross

Eltz Castle

Stone Bridge over the Elzbach

View of Eltz Castle from the hiking car park

Elzbach Rapids

Moselsteig Trail at the Elzbach

St. Anthony’s Chapel near Eltz Castle

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