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Walks in and around Boppard

Dear Walker/Hiker,

Picturesque hills, deep valleys, babbling brooks, trees rustling in the wind…poetic impressions, and all to be discovered when you undertake one or more of our many walks in and around Boppard. The countryside around Boppard is quite unique. More than half of it consists of woodland. Also quite unique for Germany is that the town and its woodlands are situated in two different landscape areas: The largest area, to the east of the A61 motorway, belongs to the region of the Middle Rhine, which is in the UNESCO World Heritage, and the smaller area, to the west of the A61 motorway, belongs to the Moselle region.

Four main walking routes pass by Boppard: the Rhein-Burgen-Weg (Rhine Castles Walk), the Rheinhöhenweg (Rhine Hills Walks), the Moselhöhenweg (Moselle Hills Walk) and the Hunsrückhöhenweg (Hunsrück Hills Walk). The Ehrbach Gorge connects the Rhine with the Moselle. The Middle Rhine Rock Climb offers an alpine alternative. The Forest Adventure Path and the Wine Trail are self explanatory. The Hunsrück Railway Walk combines the steepest railway track in the west of Germany with a picturesque walking route. The seven remaining walks are between 8 and 13 km long. Their routes take you through the 10 urban districts and confirm that Boppard, together with its surrounding areas, is indeed a very beautiful and scenic place.

Enjoy the great outdoors here in Boppard. The fresh air and exercise will do you the world of good !

Rheingold Walk

The “Rheingold Walk” is approx. 13,5 km long and connects the urban districts Hirzenach, Rheinbay and Holzfeld. Start and finish is at the guesthouses in the Rheinstrasse in Hirzenach. During the first 1500 metres of the walk there is a difference in altitude of approx. 170 metres. The walk then takes you past the Hirzenach football pitch and then over the Rhine hills giving a beautiful view in the direction of what is believed to be a former Celtic settlement at the “Eselspfad”. The walk continues along the Rheinbay meadow with a splendid view onto the smallest urban district of Boppard: Rheinbay. The walk carries on past the slate quarries and then, after crossing the main road K114, through the Holzfeld meadow to Holzfeld where you have a good opportunity to rest and have refreshments at the guesthous. From here at the viewpoint “Auf dem Wilpertskopf” the walk continues through the “Tempusbach” valley and the “Aloysius Path” and takes you back to Hirzenach. The Rheingoldweg” “Golden Rhine Way” is true to its name. You will see the river Rhine as well as castles and a wonderful view all the way over the Taunus.

Hochlei Walk

The “Hochlei Walk” is approx. 11,5 km long and connects Bad Salzig with the only mineral spa in the World Heritage “Upper Middle Rhine Valley” with Boppard’s highest point in Fleckershöhe which is 531 metres above sea-level. All in all you have to overcome a height difference of 420 metres. Start and finish is at the Spa Gardens in Bad Salzig. From the so-called “Bornchen” you continue, going past the sports field to the “Köppchen”, a rocky ridge from where you have a spectacular view onto Bad Salzig, the Rhine Valley and the castles Sterrenberg and Liebenstein (The Hostile Brothers). You will soon reach Weiler. It’s a good idea to stop for a rest and refreshments/meal at the “Eiserner Ritter”. The route now takes you past the “Peterskirche” and with a slight ascent you will shortly reach the summit of the Prohl Hill. You then cross the main road L 212. The route proceeds in the direction of “Fleckershöhe” and the ascent is now steep in parts. You will arrive at the viewpoint “Rheingoldblick” which offers breathtaking views and at “Backes” you have an opportunity to rest. After that, it is a constant descent passing the “Fünfseenblick” (View of the Five Lakes) and arriving at the “Hochleiblick” (Hochlei View). Finally the route takes you over a narrow serpentine down to “Dammigbachtal” and continues on to the Bad Salzig Spa Gardens .

Einsiedler Walk

The “Einsiedler Walk is aprox. 12,2 km long and the walker has to overcome a total altitude difference of about 280 metres. Start is at the parking deck, just below the former convent “Marienberg”. From here the walk takes you through the Hohl Strasse to the Simmerner Strasse and further into the Marienberger Park. You walk through the park and then past the Orgelbornquelle, going into the Bruder-Michels-Tal (Brother Michel Valley) and on to “Konsulruh” Here you will pass the old hermitage of a legendary monk named Brother Michel. From the refuge “Konsulsruh” the route ascends to the Kasselinger Berg and then you have a splendid walk through the town forest at Buchenau with its special peaceful atmosphere. The path takes you through the “Grünfeldwiese” and then you have the wonderful panoramic view onto the “Eisenbolz” and the “Hostile Brothers” (the castles Liebenstein and Sterrenberg) in Bornhofen. Going along the heights at Buchenau the route passes Schäffersweyer and the Roman Thermal Springs, then through the Marienberger Park and back to the starting point. We recommend you rest and take refreshments at any of the hotels or the café on the Boppard Balz, not far from the parking deck.

Sagen Walk

The Sagen Walk is approx. 8,3 km long and the walker has to overcome a total altitude difference of about 300 metres. Start and finish is at the entrance to “Mühltal”, from where
the route takes you through the tunnel of the Hunsrück Railway. Then you turn right towards Elfenlay and follow the route alongside the railway track. An interesting serpentine takes you rapidly to some wonderful outlooks, allowing you to view the largest bend on the Rhine, the Boppard Hamm vineyards and Boppard itself. Following the path along the Kalmuttal, you will arrive at “Liesenfelds Hütte” (Liesenfeld’s Refuge) from where you have a magnificent view of the 100-year-old Viaduct which spans over the “Hubertusschlucht” (Hubertus Gorge). From here the path goes on to the grave site “Drei Eichen” where you have to cross the main road L 209. The path then continues from the Buchholz Heights over the Sabelsberg to the unique “Sabelskopf”and back through the Burdental to Boppard. For refreshments, we recommend the different restaurants in Mühltal.

Hexen Walk

The Hexen Walk is approx. 12,2 km long, with a difference in altitude of 330 metres to overcome. Start and finish is also “Mühltal”. To begin with the route follows the road and then you take the so-called “Kronprinzenpfad” through the valley. The walk then takes you past the fish ponds and over the whole “Elligsweg” to the “Roter Kreuz” and then on to the “Horstkopf” near Pfaffenheck, with beautiful panoramic views of the Niederkirchspiel, the Taunus and the Eifel. The walk continues along the “Leimiger Graben” (Leimiger Ditch) to the “Hexentanzplatz” and to the “Bruder-Tönnes-Hügel, a natural monument. Then you pass the “Hedwigseiche” over the “Wolfskopf” back to Mühltal.

Niederkirchspiel Walk

The Niederkirchspiel Walk is appox. 11,7 km long and connects the urban districts Buchholz, Udenhausen and Herschwiesen. Start and finish is at the Guesthouse Taccone in Buchholz. To begin with the walk takes you through the Raiffeisen Strasse, past the old village church and then, at the “Backhaus”, continues into the “Brodenbachtal” (Brodenbach Valley). After a gentle ascent to Udenhausen, you will be presented with spendid scenic views over the “Hunsrück” and the “Eifel” to the “Nürburg” (the highest point of the Eifel). Also you have the opportunity of taking refreshments at the guesthouse “Zur Alten Schmiede”. The walk then follows the so-called “Pletschweg” to the “Kohlbach” (stream) which flows into the fish ponds. At thís point you then follow a wonderful serpentine path to the viewpoint “Auf dem Eichels”. The route continues through fields and meadows to the village of Herschwiesen, with its beautiful St. Pankratius church. We recommend you take a look at this beautiful baroque building. Finally the route takes you past the “Dietenwäldchen” the spot where 8 urn graves dating back to 200 a.d. were discovered and finally returning to Buchholz.

Weinlehrpfad Bopparder Hamm Walk

This walk has its start and finish at the large wine barrel at the level crossing “Peternach” on the B9, about 1 ½ km just outside of Boppard, going towards Koblenz. The walk is approx. 11,3 km over paved roads. On this walk you can convince yourself that the work of the Boppard wine-growers is still very strenuous, despite the fact that the vineyards have been divided into terraces with roads for easier access . The route takes you through the different wineyards with names such as: Fässerlay, Mandelstein, Weingrube and Feuerlay. It is especially interesting to see the different methods of growing the vines, such as the single pole method, the wire-framework method and the “Trierer Rad” (Trier Wheel) which you can easily view. The Boppard Hamm is also very famous for its almost “Mediterranean” climate. From these heights you have a unique panoramic view of the course of the Rhine, the villages of Osterspai and Filsen and of Boppard. On the route there are plenty of resting places and benches. We recommend you visit one of the many fine wine taverns in Boppard, giving you the perfect ending to your walk and allowing you to try some Riesling or one of the other vines sorts from Bopparder Hamm.

Middle Rhine Rock Climb

It is here, on the largest bend on the Rhine and in the most scenic part of the Rhine, that the town of Boppard, in collaboration with members of the Koblenz section of the German Alpine Associaton, has created a challenge for climbers which is unique for this region: the Middle Rhine Rock Climb. This is the more athletic version of the Rhine Castles Walk on the left banks of the Rhine. 10 ladders, 130 foot holds and 180 metres of steel wire rope had to be mounted and assembled in order to offer our walkers a climb that would otherwise not be possible in our low mountain ranges. The climber has to overcome 11 climbing passages, or alternatively use narrow paths. After beginning the climb, it is possible to avoid the more difficult sections by taking a walking path. This is a challenging tour of approx. 5 km and walkers should only partake if wearing proper hiking boots or shoes. It is also necessary that the climber has no fear of heights and does not suffer from dizziness. The climb takes about 2 ½ to 3 hours. Children, as well as all others who have no practice in rock climbing, must have proper rock climbing equipment as well as a guide.

Hunsrück Railway Walk

You begin this walk by taking the Hunsrück Railway to Buchholz railway station. From here it is a continuous walk downhill for approx. 6,5 km through the Mörderbachtal and Mühltal, where you have numerous opportunities to take refreshments, and finally back to Boppard.

Walderlebnispfad (Forest Adventure Walk)

Start and finish for this 2,9 km walk is at the Youth Campsite / Forest Adventure Centre on the Kreuzberg. (You can get to the Youth Campsite if you take the route of the Stations of the Cross which begins at the fork of the two streets Wasem Strasse and Antonius Strasse, passing the Boppard schools and continuing uphill to the Chapel on the Kreuzberg). On your way there, you will see the 150 year-old Stations of the Cross. Then, after about 500 metres of tarred path, you will have reached the Youth Campsite. The walk starts from here on a easy serpentine path with an ascent of about 100 metres passing through the sleepy Josefinental (Josefine Valley) and downhill in the direction of the Bruder-Michel-Tal (Brother-Michel-Valley). The route continues passing the Bruder Michel Hermitage, the Konsulsruhe Refuge and the Pony and Adventure farm “Grapenhof”, taking you back to the Youth Campsite. This walk, with its 12 forest adventure points, is a wonderful experience for body and mind.

Ehrbach Gorge Walk

Starting at the main Boppard train station, the route takes you on a steep path constantly uphill, over the “Sabelskopf” and “Sabelsberg” to the railway station in Buchholz. (Alternatively you can take the Hunsrück Railway to Buchholz railway station). From here it is a downhill walk along the Simmersbach and Kobelsbach (streams) and further arriving at the Schöneckermühle just below the Castle Schöneck, where the stream is now called the Ehrbach. Perhaps you would like to rest at the Daubisbergermühle and then go on to the Rauschenmühle, where the “real” gorge begins. Parts of the route have been quarried out of the rocks and continues over bridges, passing rocky formations and steep slopes. The Rauschenburg stands high above. The forest path to the old stoney bridge, which is situated approx. 100 metres before you reach the Eckmühle is the end of the gorge. At this point the valley opens up and takes you on an equally picturesque route to the Moselle. On your way you can look up to the mighty Ehrenburg Castle. Just before you reach the end of the walk, you will arrive at the Vogelsang, a recreational area with a camping-site and gastronomy. It’s a good idea to take a rest here before you complete the last metres of your walk, which ends in Brodenbach on the Moselle. The walk from Boppard to Brodenbach – from the Rhine to the Moselle – is approx. 19,1 km long.

Erbachhöhen Walk

The Erhbachhöhen Walk is approx. 11,5 km long and takes you mainly along the edge of the high plateau of the Ehrbach Gorge. Start and finish is in the centre of the village of Oppenhausen at the Guesthouse Tenne (an excellent place to take refreshments after the walk). The route takes you across the Mittel Strasse, between the village pond and the Niederkirchspiel Hall and on to Windhausen. Here you should take time for a look inside the pilgrim chapel “Zur Schwarzen Muttergottes” (To the Black Madonna). Continuing from Windhausen the route reaches the “Schwedenchanze”. It is from this spot that the Castle Schöneck was sieged during the 30-year-war. Next you will arrive at Hübingen which lies in the area of Oppenhausen and the state forest of Daubisberg. From here you have a beautiful panoramic view of the ruined Castle Rauschenburg and to the other side of the valley. After leaving the two viewpoints: “Peterslay” and “Teufelskanzel” you will now reach the lowest point on our walk: the “Sauloch” at the Eltesbächelchen (brook). The ascent takes you to Winkelholz and Beulslay. The route now continues over the open fields of the “Himmellay” and, after approx. 3 hours, you will reach the centre of Oppenhausen and the end of the walk. If the weather is clear, this walk offers you magnificent scenic views of the Moselle and you can see as far as the “Hohe Acht”, the highest hill in the Eifel.

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