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Rhineland-Palatinate

Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz

Alken

View of Thurant Castle – Thurant Castle loop from Alken

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Hiking trails & Routes

Germany

Rhineland-Palatinate

Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz

Alken

View of Thurant Castle – Thurant Castle loop from Alken

Moderate

4.8

(20)

hikers

View of Thurant Castle – Thurant Castle loop from Alken

02:59

8.92km

300m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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271 m

Faller Gate (Fallerport), Alken

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Fallerport: main gate of the southern fortifications; secured with portcullis and accessible via a drawbridge over a ditch.

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557 m

East gate in Alken

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Overbuilt east gate at Wiltberg Castle. From here the trade route led to the Hunsrück and Rhine.

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1.10 km

View of Thurant Castle

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The climb is quite steep. Once you reach the top, you will be rewarded with a great view of Thurant Castle.

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1.39 km

Bleidenberg Pilgrimage Church

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Old and worth seeing walls in a promising location above the Mosel valley.

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3.00 km

Thurant Castle

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Thurant Castle is absolutely worth a visit. It offers a beautiful location and fantastic views of the Moselle River and the town of Alken.

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3.58 km

View of the Moselle Valley

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Park your car here and start the tour. The car will be parked permanently in the shade.

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5.18 km

Teufelslay – View over the Moselle Valley

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From the refuge Teufelslay you have a great view of the Mosel valley.

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5.66 km

View of the Moselle Valley

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An absolutely recommendable climb. The view is fantastic. The further tour over the Teufels Lay is also highly recommended. ALSO POSSIBLE WITH CHILDREN AND DOGS.

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8.92 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.36 km

1.72 km

1.68 km

1.48 km

1.19 km

418 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.54 km

1.96 km

1.64 km

1.22 km

1.00 km

438 m

104 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Thursday 28 May

30°C

12°C

41 %

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View of Thurant Castle – Thurant Castle loop from Alken

Faller Gate (Fallerport), Alken

East gate in Alken

View of Thurant Castle

Bleidenberg Pilgrimage Church

Thurant Castle

View of the Moselle Valley

Teufelslay – View over the Moselle Valley

View of the Moselle Valley

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