View of Pyrmont Castle – View of Eltz Castle loop from Möntenich

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Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz

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View of Pyrmont Castle – View of Eltz Castle loop from Möntenich

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View of Pyrmont Castle – View of Eltz Castle loop from Möntenich

04:22

16.0km

250m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 5, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5 m

Pyrmont Cliff Trail

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Very varied hike with great highlights such as Pyrmont Castle, the Elzfall at the Pyrmonter Mühle or the romantic path through the Elztal.
It is not for nothing that the …

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79 m

Chapel on the Bridge over the Elz Waterfall

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A really nice place, waterfall, chapel, the Elz and the country inn. Great start and end point of the hiking tour.

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294 m

View of Pyrmont Castle

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‼️ Only open on Sundays and public holidays from 1pm to 4pm

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322 m

Pyrmonter Mill

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Near the bus stop there is a small information board about the Pyrmont Mill 🤓.

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8.00 km

Stone Bridge over the Elzbach

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Rivers that meander through valleys are always special. Ideal for cooling feet.

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8.14 km

Elzbach Valley

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With the bridge and the ivy, just impressively beautiful.

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8.24 km

View of Eltz Castle

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Impressive view of the castle.

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8.40 km

Frontal view of Eltz Castle

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very busy around noon

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16.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.63 km

4.34 km

798 m

796 m

426 m

Surfaces

5.82 km

5.50 km

2.26 km

902 m

816 m

695 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Saturday 7 November

10°C

3°C

14 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 6.0 km/h

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Comments

August 27, 2022,Von Sauersmühle nach Burg Eltz und Burg Pyrmont

Today we were out and about in the Eifel in foggy weather conditions. We started at the hiking car park at the Sauersmühle, from there we went through the Elzbachtal along the Elz on the Eifelsteig to Eltz Castle. Since the weather wasn't that great, it was open to the public. Admission costs 12 euros per person, the treasury and …

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August 16, 2023,Runde durch das Eltztal mit Blick auf die Burg Eltz

And then today the time has come. Eltz Castle has been on my wish list for a long time and I have fulfilled it 🥰 Although the sight of the castle is spectacular, the fair feeling around it is more of a horror to me. That's why I didn't visit the castle. Just looking at it made me happy. For …

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June 3, 2023,Spannende schattige Tour auf schmalen Pfaden von Burg Pyrmont nach Burg Eltz

Romantic hike, past slate caves and rocks, constantly downstream on narrow paths, accompanied by blue dragonflies through meadows and shady forests. Not a difficult tour but sturdy shoes are recommended, not suitable for prams. From Burg Eltz, the Burgenbus 330 goes back to Burg Pyrmont, or you can park a second car in the parking lot at Burg Eltz. Tour …

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August 29, 2022,Von Burg Eltz entlang des Elsbaches zur Burg Pyrmont

Herman Allmers

Midday

Everything is quiet all around - wherever you listen and peek,
In the shady forest, as in the open fields;
Not even a single bird's sound
No rustle of leaves, no breath of wind,
Because nature stops breathing.

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October 21, 2023,Durch's Eltztal zur Burg

Today the weather was once again at its best.
The Elztal is a romantic valley with beautiful forest paths that are sometimes narrow and a bit rocky. Always along the Eltz.
Eltz Castle is of course the highlight on the route. With a guided tour you can learn and see a lot there.
It was a crowning conclusion to our …

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