Dream Trail Eifel – View of Pyrmont Castle loop from Wierschem

Hiking trails & Routes

Germany

Rhineland-Palatinate

Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz

Wierschem

Dream Trail Eifel – View of Pyrmont Castle loop from Wierschem

Hard

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Dream Trail Eifel – View of Pyrmont Castle loop from Wierschem

06:14

22.3km

430m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 9, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.12 km

Dream Trail Eifel

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The Traumpfade are a collection of certified premium circular hiking trails in the Eifel, nestled within the Rhine-Moselle-Eifel region of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. These trails range from 6 to 19 km and boast varying difficulties—from easy to challenging—drawing hikers with their pristine nature and cultural highlights foremostpayonline.cc

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10.4 km

View of Pyrmont Castle

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Really nice view of the Pyrmont Castle!

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11.4 km

Path Along the Rock Face Near Burg Pyrmont

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From Pyrmont Castle, there is a wonderful, romantic path that leads along a 10-meter-high rock face. There is also a shaft entrance.

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11.4 km

View of the Elz Valley

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Above the Wahlbach the path leads past rock formations.
From here you look eastwards into the Elztal.

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12.5 km

Chapel on the Bridge over the Elz Waterfall

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A really nice place, waterfall, chapel, the Elz and the country inn. Great start and end point of the hiking tour.

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12.7 km

View of Pyrmont Castle

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‼️ Only open on Sundays and public holidays from 1pm to 4pm

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12.7 km

Pyrmonter Mill

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Near the bus stop there is a small information board about the Pyrmont Mill 🤓.

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12.8 km

Elzbach Waterfall at the Pyrmonter Mill

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A great and impressive backdrop, as the two waterfalls rush under the bridge, with the mill and the castle in the background.

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22.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.7 km

7.19 km

2.56 km

1.05 km

813 m

Surfaces

9.56 km

7.43 km

2.17 km

1.52 km

906 m

683 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Saturday 10 October

14°C

6°C

27 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Comments

October 5, 2024,Durchgeackert 😉🚜 - Über Burg Pyrmont zur Burg Eltz 🏰 🥾🥾

After months of abstinence from hiking, the time had come again 🙃.
We had planned the route a long time ago and were able to tackle it today in excellent hiking weather 🌤️ 😁.
The meeting point was the hiking car park at the village community center.
You have to pay to use this (3€ for cars) but there is …

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May 30, 2025,Idyllisches Elzbachtal- Burg Pyrmont nach Moselkern über Burg Eltz.

We took advantage of the bridge day to head back to the Eifel region. 🧭 From Pyrmont Castle 🏰 we set off to explore the Elzbach Valley. The plan was to take a tour via Eltz Castle to Moselkern. It was a lovely, peaceful tour until we reached Eltz Castle, where we quickly noticed the bridge day because of the …

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July 18, 2023,Von Burg Pyrmont über Burg Eltz nach Müden an der Mosel

Start below Pyrmont Castle and go all the way around.
Unfortunately, viewing is not possible.
So off to Eltz Castle. Nice varied paths, of course a few climbs but a lot in the forest along the stream.
Burg Eltz is practically a must, but it's definitely worth it.
Then continue along the creek in the direction of Moselkern.
Shortly before …

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August 27, 2022,Von Sauersmühle nach Burg Eltz und Burg Pyrmont

Today we were out and about in the Eifel in foggy weather conditions. We started at the hiking car park at the Sauersmühle, from there we went through the Elzbachtal along the Elz on the Eifelsteig to Eltz Castle. Since the weather wasn't that great, it was open to the public. Admission costs 12 euros per person, the treasury and …

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April 13, 2024,Rund um die Burg Elz - Individual

If you look at the elevation profile you will see a "murderous" climb. It's really challenging. Wow! Otherwise a varied hike with great paths. I can only recommend it.

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