Moselsteig Side Trail: Leiermannspfad

This legendary Moselsteig detour takes you past old mills, through mystical forests, up to the heights of Starkenburg, and through award-winning vineyards. If you believe the legend, you might encounter the hurdy-gurdy man from the Ahringsbach stream along this trail.

The starting point of this circular hike is Enkirch, known for its picturesque half-timbered houses. From here, you initially hike gently downhill, past the old monastery church and into the narrow V-shaped valley of the Ahringsbach stream. The path continues gently uphill to the Ahringsmühle and the Starkenburger Mühle. From there, it's worth taking a detour to the historic Obere Starkenburger Mühle, which lies a little further up. After a steep climb through the forest, you reach the village of Starkenburg, where you can admire the old, still fully functional bakehouses. The "Auf'm Rech" viewpoint is located on the outskirts of the village.

The further course of the side trip corresponds to that of the Moselsteig – an alpine section leads over the Kirster Grat with numerous viewpoints, narrow paths, rocky trails and spectacular panoramas before you return to the starting point.