Moselsteig Side Trail: Würzlaysteig

The tour should only be walked in dry weather. Good surefootedness on the climb is required. At the Ausoniussteinhütte, the path continues downhill to the right. The signage wasn't very clear. Therefore, the tour includes a small detour of 300m.

https://www.visitmosel.de/wandern/tour/moselsteig-seitensprung-wuerzlaysteig https://www.outdooractive.com/de/route/wanderung/moseltal/moselsteig-seitensprung-wuerzlaysteig/62883657/ The section of the route with an alpine character is somewhat adventurous and very wild.

The loop was set off in perfect weather. The three "alpine" kilometers are tough and strenuous, but certainly suitable for beginners. Proper footwear is required. Overall, a nice loop with some highlights. Maybe I'll do the route to Löf sometime. Unfortunately, the benches and signs are not being maintained.

Yesterday we went to the Moselle again after a long time... The decisive factor was that I had seen on the German Hiking Institute's website that there is a newly certified Moselsteig side jump: The Würzlaysteig - or at least part of the 11.3 km long route hike from Lehmen to Löf. Years ago I integrated the entire Würzlaysteig into a longer circuit (https://www.komoot.de/tour/63589415). Now I was curious how the circular hiking trail turns out: It turned out to be a nice round that integrates the most strenuous part of the Würzlaysteig with alpine character in places (I personally liked the gentler part between Kattenes and Löf, which does not belong to the Moselle side jump a little better). . Only the constant noise from the Moselle valley does not suit the narrow, original path above steep vineyards. The view from the Ausoniusstein is definitely the "touristy" highlight of the hike. After a short bend, the way back leads essentially via the Moselhöhenweg. The route is not as spectacular as the way there, but very quiet... The finale is the Moselle view from the Hubertushöhe... Unfortunately, my assumption that one would have invested in the condition of the path as part of the certification and that viewpoints would have been cleared if necessary has not (yet) been confirmed. Right now, for example, the view from the Vierdörfer view is significantly restricted by foliage... Further information on the Moselsteig side jump "Würzlaysteig" can be found at https://www.wanderinstitut.de/premiumwege/rheinland-pfalz/wuerzlaysteig/ Information about the route hike can be found here: https://www.elzerland.de/a-wuerzlaysteig

Unfortunately, my GPS had a few glitches on this sunny carnival Sunday ☀️ Actually, it was a great 10 km route that took us through the Würzlaysteig, which was very strenuous at times. The temperatures today were just right for it. The Moselle was always in view on the left. Some beautiful viewpoints, e.g. on the Bleidenberg, where you could just sit, look and enjoy the sun. Sturdy shoes and surefootedness are definitely required for the climb. There are also information signs at the beginning and end of the climb. We went in the recommended direction. So it was strenuous at first and then back over the ridge, which also had a few ups and downs 🥾 Very nice hike 👍🏼☀️

In very overcast autumn weather, I took on this varied, close-to-home hike with the Münstermaifeld EV (Emerging Sports Club). To allow everyone to participate, I hiked the Würzlaysteig without the trail, using the bypass, but with the Ausoniusstein and beautiful views of the Moselle Valley. Conclusion: a beautiful day in nature and enjoying my hometown.

Beautiful tour. The alpine sections are not easy, though. Caution is advised!