Discover Immert

Get to know Immert through its topographic location, a historical reference to the Thalfanger Mark and a designated natural monument. The landscape, early history and a specific connection to nature shape the character of the town. The wider travel destination of Bernkastel-Wittlich also offers its own nature, hiking and cultural themes.

Location and local history in Immert

Immert lies in the Hermeskeil Basin, a natural subregion of the Hunsrück, on a ridge at around 460 metres above sea level. Classifying it as a natural subregion distinguishes the wider Hunsrück from the more specific Hermeskeil Basin; the approximate elevation adds a measure to this description of the landscape. If you consider elevation when choosing a destination, this figure offers a concrete point of reference.

The earliest documented historical reference to Immert is associated with a document from 1112 that mentions the Thalfanger Mark. No older finds are recorded within the municipal area. The town’s history is thus linked to a specific historical reference: the year relates to the mention of the Thalfanger Mark and marks Immert’s earliest documentary reference.

One of the town’s distinctive features is a legally designated natural monument: an oak tree in Flur 8, Flurstück 4. The designation was changed from two oaks to one. If you would like to visit this natural site, check locally whether it is accessible before your visit.

The Hunsrückhöhenstraße (B 327) is a short distance away. Together with Immert’s location in the Hermeskeil Basin and on the ridge, this gives a concise geographical picture of the town.

In the wider travel destination of Bernkastel-Wittlich

The volcanic Eifel, the Moselle Valley and the Hunsrück, rich in forests and meadows, meet in Bernkastel-Wittlich. The 816-metre-high Erbeskopf is a hiking destination and offers a range of winter sports. At the Erbeskopf National Park Gate, an interactive multimedia exhibition provides information about nature and the environment, focusing on forests and moors. When planning a trip to the region, you can therefore take into account both outdoor activities and a visit centred on nature.

Hiking and cycling opportunities

The nearby Thalfang am Erbeskopf holiday region offers hikes on Traumschleifen trails and mountain biking around the Erbeskopf. The routes near Manderscheid in the wider travel destination of Bernkastel-Wittlich also offer different planning details: the Manderscheider Burgenstieg is a 5.4-kilometre, moderately difficult circular hiking route around the castles, with a stated duration of two hours. The Burgenklettersteig comprises three stages around the two castles, is about four kilometres long in total, and has a cable-protected section of one kilometre. These details distinguish the circular hike, which has a stated duration, from the multi-stage via ferrata route with its protected section.

For a cycling trip, the Maare-Mosel Cycle Route runs 58.5 kilometres from Daun to Bernkastel-Kues along a disused railway line. Its route and the line’s former use give this option a different character from the hiking trails near Manderscheid. Distance, mode of transport and route characteristics are concrete points of comparison for planning your trip.

Culture and history in Bernkastel-Wittlich

The cultural attractions in the wider travel destination of Bernkastel-Wittlich also offer a variety of highlights. The pilgrimage church of Maria Heimsuchung in Klausen was consecrated in 1502; Klausen continues to welcome pilgrims every year. The Cusanus Birthplace in Kues houses a museum and event rooms, as well as a permanent exhibition about Nicholas of Cusa. The Zylinderhaus focuses on 90 years of German automotive history and presents more than 100 cars, motorcycles and vans. The regional themes thus range from pilgrimage history and an exhibition about Nicholas of Cusa to automotive history.

When looking for a hotel, you can first decide whether Immert’s own elevation, history and natural monument should shape your stay, or whether you would also like to consider the hiking, cycling and cultural attractions specifically mentioned in the wider travel destination of Bernkastel-Wittlich.

Discover more destinations: Osann-Monzel, Manderscheid, Ürzig, Wittlich, Dierscheid, Bernkastel-Kues, Morbach, Flußbach.

To the wider travel overview: Bernkastel-Wittlich.