In this valley, a remarkable and rare animal and plant world has settled. Follow the signs and the logo with the lizard. They lead you from the hiking parking lot at the Moselle (B49) after 700 meters to a waterfall, which offers a welcome refreshment in summer and grows into an impressive ice wall in winter. Via switchbacks, you reach the mountain plateau in the "Klottener Neuwald" and the "Annischerhof." From there, you will be guided past meadow orchards to the viewpoint "Kasteschkopp," where you can expect a panoramic view of the Moselle valley and the vineyard terraces. From "Kasteschkopp," switchbacks lead you back down to the valley floor and then to the starting point at the hiking parking lot.
The Dortebachtal is a unique, alpine-looking Moselle side valley of special beauty near the community of Klotten with a remarkably rare animal and plant world.
A48, exit Kaiseresch via Cochem or A61, exit Rheinböllen via Simmern, Kappel
Train:
on the Trier-Koblenz route, Klotten station
After and during rain or snowfall or ice, special caution is required. Walk carefully, wear good footwear, and avoid overestimation of your abilities and risky excursions.
Be sure to take enough provisions with you (especially mineral water). However, pay attention to the weight of the backpack. Take breaks, carry a mobile phone with you (for emergencies), and avoid hikes during thunderstorm risk.
Good footwear and weatherproof clothing are required for the hike.
After a hike, let yourself be pampered with culinary and Moselle recipes as well as fine drops of Klottener Moselle wine.
Tourist Information Ferienland Cochem, Endertplatz 1, 56812 Cochem
Tel.: +49 (0) 2671-6004-0, Fax: +49 (0) 2671-6004-44
Email: info@ferienland-cochem.de
Hiking parking lot at the Moselle (B49)
