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Esch, Bernkastel-Wittlich - A destination with many facets

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Bicycle Rides · Eifel
Eifel Pilgrim Cycle Path
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 42.6 km
Duration 2:55 h
Ascent 243 m
Descent 440 m

Discover the Himmerod Monastery as well as the parish and pilgrimage church in Klausen on this bike route. Enjoy spiritual moments in the ...

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from Vera Esch / GesundLand Vulkaneifel,   GesundLand Vulkaneifel
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 16.5 km
Duration 1:13 h
Ascent 37 m
Descent 86 m

Salm Cycle Path: Dreis–Klüsserath through the Moseleifel, flat and family-friendly, with castles, churches, mills and a short incline near Rivenich ...

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from Christian Francken,   Wandermagazin
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 30.5 km
Duration 2:06 h
Ascent 161 m
Descent 123 m

Wittlicher Senke: 30 km cycle route from Wittlich via Schweich to Trier through the flat Eifel-Mosel valley with villages, fields, and optional ...

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from Christian Francken,   Wandermagazin
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 10.6 km
Duration 2:45 h
Ascent 113 m
Descent 113 m

The approximately 10 km, not continuously marked round around Esch, the pilgrimage site Klausen, and Sehlem starts at the parking lot at the ...

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from Nicole Baller / Tourist-Information Wittlich Stadt & Land,   Tourist-Information Wittlich Stadt & Land
Bicycle Rides · Eifel
Salm cycle route
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 16.5 km
Duration 3:30 h
Ascent 163 m
Descent 212 m

Cyclists' short visit to the Mosel Eifel - along the river course through meadow valleys and historic places.

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from Nicole Baller / Tourist-Information Wittlich Stadt & Land,   Tourist-Information Wittlich Stadt & Land
Bicycle Rides · Eifel
Wittlicher Senke bike path
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 31.5 km
Duration 2:00 h
Ascent 138 m
Descent 160 m

Comfortably between meadows and fields - the gently rolling landscape of the Wittlicher Senke attracts cyclists with wide views.

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from Nicole Baller / Tourist-Information Wittlich Stadt & Land,   Tourist-Information Wittlich Stadt & Land
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 79.7 km
Duration 6:02 h
Ascent 653 m
Descent 674 m

Large route via Wittlich to Bergweiler and Dreis. Through the Salm Valley to Klüsserath on the Mosel. Along the Mosel (right side) we cycle to ...

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from HG Ostwinkel,   Community
Bicycle Rides · Moselle Valley
(Mosel) round Osann, Wittlich, Dreis, Klausen
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 36.5 km
Duration 2:35 h
Ascent 210 m
Descent 211 m

Very nice and easy route via Wittlich, to Dreis and Esch. After a climb, we cycle to Klausen and return to Osann via a farm road.

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from HG Ostwinkel,   Community
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 58.8 km
Duration 4:17 h
Ascent 334 m
Descent 329 m

Circular route from Osann to Klausen and down into the Salm Valley - Through the Salm Valley we cycle to the Mosel. Along the Mosel, it goes via ...

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from HG Ostwinkel,   Community
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 41.9 km
Duration 3:10 h
Ascent 444 m
Descent 474 m

Scenic cycling route via Wittlich, Bergweiler, Bruch and through the Salm valley to Esch. From here to Klausen and back through a valley to Osann.

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from HG Ostwinkel,   Community
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Esch, Bernkastel-Wittlich is a little jewel in the middle of Germany. Located in the heart of the Moselle Valley, the region is known for its picturesque vineyards, charming villages and historic towns. Although it is a rather rural area, there are many tourist attractions to discover here.

Highlights include the medieval castles such as Landshut Castle or Arras Castle, as well as the numerous wineries and winegrowing villages along the Moselle. Here you can taste the fine wines at a wine tasting and be enchanted by the beauty of the landscape.

Esch, Bernkastel-Wittlich also has a lot to offer culturally: The Machern Monastery or the Roman wine press house in Mehring are particularly worth seeing. Those who like to admire art should take a detour to the museum at the cathedral or stroll through the gallery at the old post office.

For outdoor lovers, Esch also offers a variety of activities: Hiking on the Eifelsteig trail or cycling on the Moselle cycle path are just two ways to explore nature. In winter, skiing in the Erbeskopf ski area is also a tempting option.

From a culinary point of view, Esch is all about wine: in addition to the wine tastings already mentioned, you can also sample regional specialities such as Saumagen (a type of Palatinate sausage) or Zwiebelkuchen (onion tart).

And what do you do in Esch, Bernkastel-Wittlich when it rains? Here you can visit a museum or spend a leisurely day in one of the many cafés and restaurants. A boat trip on the Moselle is also possible in rainy weather and offers a very special view of the landscape.

There are many places in Esch, Bernkastel-Wittlich, Germany that are particularly beautiful: The old town of Bernkastel-Kues with its half-timbered houses and narrow streets or the romantic town of Traben-Trarbach with its Art Nouveau villas are definitely among them. But there are also hidden gems to discover off the beaten tourist track - who knows that the small village of Piesport has the steepest vineyard in Europe?

In short: Esch, Bernkastel-Wittlich is a destination for every taste! Whether you are interested in culture, nature lovers or gourmets - everyone will find their personal highlights here. A visit is always worthwhile and this travel guide helps you to keep track of all the important information.

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