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Rhineland-Palatinate
Cochem-Zell
Ellenz-Poltersdorf

Beilstein Monastery Steps – Beilstein loop from Beilstein

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Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Cochem-Zell
Ellenz-Poltersdorf

Beilstein Monastery Steps – Beilstein loop from Beilstein

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Beilstein Monastery Steps – Beilstein loop from Beilstein

00:51

2.99km

70m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 20, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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After 2.72 km for 142 m

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118 m

View of Beilstein and Metternich Castle

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History (for those who are interested :-)

Franconian grave finds show Beilstein's settlement around 800 AD. The place had been a feudal possession of the Lords of Braunshorn since 1268. …

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848 m

Path to Metternich Castle

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You can easily walk to the castle from the parking lot on the "Alte Wehrstraße".

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1.29 km

View of Beilstein

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Very nice bike ride from Ellenz via Cochem to Tries-Kaden and on the other side of the Moselle upstream via Beilstein and Sehnheim back to Ellenz-Poltersdorf

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1.75 km

Here you still have your peace before the many tourists who come mostly by boat to Beilstein

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2.40 km

View of Metternich Castle

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Nice little coffee, in the summer months a good break, as there are shady places.

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2.48 km

Carmelite Church of St. Joseph, Beilstein

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Carmelite Monastery Church of St. Joseph Beilstein
The Carmelite Monastery Church of St. Joseph, which stands enthroned above the picturesque town of Beilstein, remains a spiritual place that breathes the …

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2.60 km

Beilstein Monastery Steps

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Monastery staircase at the end of the 17th century, Beilstein/Mosel
Of the 108 most beautiful steps – The construction of the Beilstein monastery staircase at the end of the 17th …

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2.64 km

Beilstein

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The city has one of the best preserved historic sites on the Moselle and is therefore also referred to as a miniature Rothenburg or "Sleeping Beauty of the Moselle".

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2.99 km

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1.31 km

965 m

652 m

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1.50 km

302 m

294 m

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Tuesday 14 July

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September 9, 2025,Rheinland-Pfalz - Beilstein - Burg Metternich - Altstadt
A small town surrounded by mountains, located directly on the Moselle River, the landscape is also characterized by vineyards.

Almost every building is half-timbered, some centuries old, and truly beautiful to behold.

A visit to the Carmelite Church and Metternich Castle, with its panoramic views, rounds out the experience.

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Rain was forecast for the whole day today, so we only went for a walk in Beilstein, also known as the "Sleeping Beauty of the Moselle". Very worthwhile town with only 145 inhabitants, but extensive gastronomy.
The fairytale-like total work of art made up of small houses, nested alleys and stairs, framed by the baroque monastery church and the Metternich …

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