Machern Monastery loop from Zeltingen-Rachtig

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Zeltingen-Rachtig

Machern Monastery loop from Zeltingen-Rachtig

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Machern Monastery loop from Zeltingen-Rachtig

04:58

16.8km

410m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 1, 2026

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 7.73 km for 137 m

After 8.21 km for 428 m

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A very beautiful path with a great view of the Moselle

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View from the climbing trail into the Moselle valley

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The view is beautiful

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View of the Moselle Valley from Erdener Himmelreich

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8.76 km

Osterhüttchen Lookout – View of the Moselle Valley

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Nice place to linger on the via ferrata at Würzgarten.

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Hochmosel Bridge Between Ürzig and Zeltingen-Rachtig

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... And here fits - at the highest point of the Cologne Cathedral below

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Machern Monastery

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The Machern Cistercian convent looks back on an eventful history. It was founded in 1238 and wine has been grown here since the beginning. After damage in the Thirty Years' …

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