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Rhineland-Palatinate

Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz

Wierschem

Eltz Castle – Forest Path to Eltz Castle loop from Wierschem

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Germany

Rhineland-Palatinate

Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz

Wierschem

Eltz Castle – Forest Path to Eltz Castle loop from Wierschem

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4.7

(340)

1,992

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Eltz Castle – Forest Path to Eltz Castle loop from Wierschem

01:24

4.78km

130m

Hiking

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

Last updated: July 9, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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970 m

Hike to Eltz Castle

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A small, easy hike

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1.19 km

View of the Eltzbach Valley

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The footpath is easy to walk and not as steep as the paved road

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1.43 km

Path to Burg Eltz

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Beautiful forest path to Eltz Castle. Approx. 1.3 km.

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1.61 km

Castle Eltz towers like a fairytale castle on a 129 meter high hill in the valley of Elz, a small tributary of the Moselle, which flows around the castle from three sides. The castle had been "lucky" in the course of its history: it could never be conquered by force and was already tended by the owner in the 19th century, cared for and restored for a lot of money, so that today it still stands really well. By the way, for more than 800 years she has been in the possession of the family von and to Eltz-Kempenich, who is committed to ensuring that the castle is maintained and made accessible to the public in the future. In the summer months you can visit the castle. However, you can not drive up to the castle - the steep, small way there you prefer to attack on foot.

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2.43 km

View of Eltz Castle from the hiking car park

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Very nice distant view of the castle from the valley.

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2.90 km

View of Eltz Castle

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Impressive view of the castle.

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3.00 km

Forest Path to Eltz Castle

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A hiking trail that often does not allow any distant views and only a sparse view of the valley in leafy months. The path leads to Eltz Castle and is therefore frequented by tourists.

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4.78 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.53 km

608 m

518 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.32 km

915 m

214 m

205 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Friday 10 July

31°C

16°C

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Comments

August 13, 2024,Burg Eltz

Super comfortable (but today incredibly hot) short walk to the extraordinary Eltz Castle.
Then a short detour to the stream directly below the castle.
If it's cooler, you can of course also take a more distant parking lot and hike a little further through the valley.

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June 21, 2026,Kindheitstraum erfüllt und 1x die Burg Eltz erleben dürfen 🥰

Today I had the opportunity to fulfill a childhood dream. Burg Eltz is one of the most famous and beautiful castles in Germany. An old legend surrounds it:

The Legend of Agnes von Eltz

Many centuries ago, a powerful knight wanted to conquer Burg Eltz. But the men of the castle had gone away, and only women, children, and the …

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September 12, 2024,Burg eltz

Very nice there, but to enter the castle you have to pay an entrance fee, and unfortunately you don't get to see the whole castle because part of it is inhabited! What a pity.

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April 9, 2023,Burg Eltz ✅ Mosel WE ✅

"Eltz Castle, which is more than 850 years old, stands on a steep rocky outcrop in the middle of a narrow side valley of the Moselle, surrounded by a particularly attractive, original landscape.
Surrounded by Elzbach, which gave its name to one of the oldest noble families in Germany, Bitg Eltz has been the ancestral seat of the counts and …

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May 19, 2023,Burg Eltz

As a tip, if you also want to see Eltz Castle, go there as early as possible, otherwise it's just too crowded.
But otherwise super nice

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October 15, 2024,Burg Eltz🍂

Not bad...but I like Falkenstein Castle better...😝

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June 12, 2022,Besichtigung - Burg Eltz

Today we went to Eltz Castle. The castle is a force 👍👍👍 I can only recommend a visit to everyone 👌

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December 30, 2023,Kleine Runde an der Burg Eltz

Eltz Castle has been on my list of places to visit for a long time. Today marked the start of the New Year's Eve weekend on the Moselle. Did a little walk around the castle.

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Eltz Castle – Forest Path to Eltz Castle loop from Wierschem

Hike to Eltz Castle

View of the Eltzbach Valley

Path to Burg Eltz

Scenic Path Toward the Castle

Eltz Castle

View of Eltz Castle from the hiking car park

View of Eltz Castle

Forest Path to Eltz Castle

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