Wayside Cross in the Vineyards – Ritsch Via Ferrata Viewpoint loop from Bekond

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Germany

Rhineland-Palatinate

Landkreis Trier-Saarburg

Bekond

Wayside Cross in the Vineyards – Ritsch Via Ferrata Viewpoint loop from Bekond

Moderate

4.8

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120

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Wayside Cross in the Vineyards – Ritsch Via Ferrata Viewpoint loop from Bekond

02:11

7.97km

130m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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776 m

Wayside Cross in the Vineyards

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1.30 km

Heart Sculpture and Rest Area with View of Bekond

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What a beautiful location, you can take pictures of your loved ones here.
Please handle the system carefully, thank you

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1.81 km

Stone Wayside Cross (1886)

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Beautiful old wayside cross, if the cross had a voice, what stories would it tell

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3.39 km

Panorama bench with a view of the Moselle Valley

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A very nice resting place in the middle of the vineyards with a great view of the Moselle

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4.14 km

View of the Moselle Valley from the bench

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Rest area with a great view

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4.26 km

Vineyard Path Above the Moselle Near Thörnicht

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Enjoy the view of the Moselle

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4.51 km

Ritsch Via Ferrata Viewpoint

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In Ench in the bistro room you can eat well and inexpensively, highly recommended if you don't want a special ambience.

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4.85 km

Thörnicher Ritsch Viewpoint Steps

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7.97 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.54 km

1.05 km

356 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.98 km

2.31 km

2.29 km

309 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

17°C

6°C

12 %

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Max wind speed: 10.0 km/h

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Comments

October 22, 2025,Thörnischer Ritsch-Klettersteig und Panoramaweg

I discovered this via ferrata by chance. It consists of narrow, sometimes steep paths, steps, and three ladders—actually more like stairs. But it's worth hiking the trail, especially since it can easily be extended. Beautiful views towards the Hunsrück, the Moselle Valley, and the Eifel heights. My tour was supposed to continue to Bekond to visit the castle and church. …

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March 20, 2025,Von Bekond zur Thörnicher Ritsch R 8, 20.03.2025

Today we're off again along the beautiful Moselle. We hike through the vineyards of Bekond. The moderate climb up the hill to the forest. Beautifully designed oases of peace lie along our path. The Bekond Local History Association has implemented some wonderful ideas. 🤗. Reaching the top, we hike through the sparse forest. And suddenly, there it is: the Thörnicher …

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July 1, 2024,Ritsch Klettersteig Runde bei Thörnich

A leisurely round trip over the Ritsch via ferrata near Thörnich with vine-covered slopes as far as the eye can see. Unfortunately, the vines weren't ripe yet.😅 The ascent and descent were accompanied by very narrow and partly overhanging paths. But the hiking poles were also very practical and helpful for this and rewarded with great views of the towns …

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