View of Moselkern from the Heideküppchen
Start: Heideküppchen Loop Trail Circular route 2 hrs 10 min 6.0 km
The Heideküppchen Loop Trail winds through the Moselle village of Moselkern and its surroundings. Along the way, you’ll enjoy interesting views of the Moselle and Elzbach valleys. The parking lot at the small café is the ideal starting point for the hike. Another starting point is located near the train station. The trail runs partly along paved sections beside the Elzbach stream and leads to the popular “Heideküppchen” lookout point.

Here, beautiful views meet physical activity. With a duration of about 2 hours and 278 meters of elevation gain, the loop hike is somewhat more demanding physically but easily manageable.
The Heideküppchen Loop Trail, which is about six kilometers long, runs around the town of Moselkern. Along the way, there are frequent views of the Elz Valley and the Moselle.
Take the B 416 along the Moselle to Moselkern

56254 Moselkern; Moselstraße 29 (parking lot next to the small café)

Accessible by train and bus

Destination stop: Moselkern, train station

RB 81 “Moseltal-Bahn” between Koblenz and Trier

https://www.bahn.de/

If you’d like to shorten the route, you can take a bus from the Burg Eltz parking lot to Hatzenport and then take the Moseltal-Bahn from there to the starting point in Moselkern.

Line 365 RegioBus: (Eltz Castle -) Münstermaifeld-Hatzenport (April 1 through November 1)

https://www.vrminfo.de/

Parking lot at the small café

Moselstraße 29

56254 Moselkern

The route starts at the parking lot of the small café, located on Moselstraße. The trail initially runs along the Elzbach on a paved road before continuing on natural trails. The trail then winds uphill through the forest until you reach the Heideküppchen, which gives the tour its name. This spot is perfect for a break and a snack. Afterward, the trail descends steadily back down into the village to the starting point.
  • Adjust the route to your personal fitness level and experience
  • Check the weather forecast. If there is a risk of thunderstorms, heavy fog, or strong winds, do not hike through forests or open terrain.
  • Stay on the marked trails. This helps preserve the flora and fauna and protects you from falls and getting lost.
  • Watch out for slippery surfaces, especially during or after rain
  • Know the emergency number: 112
  • Weather-appropriate, practical clothing that protects against cold and wet conditions, as well as heat and sun
  • Appropriate hiking shoes
  • enough fluids
Moselkern is an ideal starting point for hikes to Eltz Castle.
Treis-Karden Tourist Information Office

St. Castor-Str. 87

56253 Treis-Karden

Tel. 0049 2672 - 9157700, Fax 0049 2672 - 9157696

touristinfo@vgcochem.de

www.treis-karden.de

www.vgcochem.de

Hours:

May–October: Mon–Fri 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 2:00–5:00 p.m., Sat 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

November–April: Mon–Thu 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m., Fri 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Parking lot at the small café, Moselkern