Dortebachtal Nature Trail – Dortebach Valley Waterfall loop from Klotten

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Dortebachtal Nature Trail – Dortebach Valley Waterfall loop from Klotten

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Dortebachtal Nature Trail – Dortebach Valley Waterfall loop from Klotten

02:36

8.34km

290m

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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: August 6, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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919 m

Dortebachtal Nature Trail

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Beautiful path along the Dortebach. The Dortebachtal nature reserve is a wild and romantic side valley of the Moselle with a partially alpine character. There are a few benches along …

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1.51 km

Dortebach Valley Waterfall

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Very nice waterfall, especially after rain or in spring, when the snow has melted. You can reach the waterfall from the Moselle, the access is between Klotten and Pomerania. Or …

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2.18 km

View of the Moselle Valley

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Here are the viewpoints lined up

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2.78 km

Shelter with a view of the Moselle Valley

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A nice view on this hillside after the other.

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3.21 km

View of Klotten and the Moselle

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A particularly beautiful view, because the castle Coraidelstein is particularly good on their castle hill.

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6.38 km

Beautiful path along the Dortebach and through a mountain forest to the "Kasteschkopp" lookout point.
The Dortebachtal nature reserve is a wild, romantic side valley of the Moselle with a partially alpine character.

Further information is available at: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dortebachtal .

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7.54 km

Dortebach Valley Nature Reserve

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The Dortebach valley was placed under nature protection as early as 1930 and is therefore the oldest nature reserve along the Moselle. After the last ice age, a special microclimate …

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8.14 km

View of Coraidelstein Castle (Klotten Castle)

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View of the ruins of Coraidelstein Castle, also known as Klotten Castle.
Supposedly founded in 960 by Count Palatine Hermann I. However, the castle was first mentioned in 1294.
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8.34 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.31 km

3.39 km

610 m

Surfaces

3.30 km

3.24 km

1.03 km

631 m

106 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Sunday 20 September

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Comments

September 23, 2021,Wanderung durchs Dortebachtal bei Klotten (Mosel)

Start and end on the Moselle approx. 600m downstream from Kotten; Parking: 5-6 parking spaces directly on Landstrasse. Otherwise parking at the train station in Klotten.
The path begins on the country road and crosses directly under the railway line. Keep to the left and the path goes along the Dorthebach through the dark valley in the forest to the …

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March 9, 2025,Dortebachtalrunde von Klotten Wasserfall - off'm Kasteschkopp

Super beautiful hike in the Dortebachtal National Park.
The wonderful sound of the stream down to the waterfall, narrow steep paths, great views of the castle of Klotten and from the Kasteschkopp of the Moselle. Pure nature!!

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July 25, 2022,Abenteuer Dortebachtal

We went to Klotten by train. The tour can also be easily reached from Koblenz, for example. But the hikers' car park right in front of the entrance to the valley on the road is probably more convenient. Shortly through the tunnel under the tracks and you are in another world. The Dortebach valley has a varied flora and fauna, …

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February 12, 2022,Dortebachtal

We ended up at the waterfall. But that means a very steep descent over narrow paths. If you have problems with it or are anxious, you should turn the tour around and go the steep climb at the beginning.

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October 12, 2021,Dortebachtal – Wasserfall Dortebachtal Runde von Klotten

You should always walk the lap in the direction we did if you'd rather conquer steep alpine sections uphill, like me😅

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September 26, 2021,Eifel: NSG Dortebachtal – Wasserfall Runde von Klotten 💦 🌳 🌲

A really nice round.

I just love waterfalls too 💦 🤩

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October 2, 2023,Durch das Dortebachtal mit kleinem Wasserfall

The approximately five kilometer long cultural trail leads from the Moselle valley through the Dortebachtal nature reserve, a side valley near Klotten. You hike over serpentines to the mountain plateau.
We have only slightly modified the Dortebachtal circular route, which is marked by the lizards on wood, with a few views of the Moselle. So we had a nice little …

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October 1, 2021,Dortebachtal – Wasserfall Dortebachtal Runde von Klotten

A very nice and varied tour.
On narrow paths and over some bridges, it goes uphill in a sporty way.
Very beautiful vantage points with a view of the Moselle valley loosen up the path over the heights.
Interesting and beautiful circular route.
Greetings and beckons

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