Discover Wittlich on Foot and by Bike

Wittlich can be explored in three different ways: on the 7 km Gradwanderung, with a GPS-guided Lauschtour, or along the Maare-Mosel Cycle Route. If you are looking for a hotel in Wittlich, these activities offer specific starting points for planning your stay. They differ in route length, approximate duration and mode of travel.

On foot along the Gradwanderung

The 7 km Gradwanderung starts at the Tourist Information Office on the historic market square. It follows the Lieser trail and passes orchards, sheep pastures, woodland, vineyards and the city park. Along the way, there are views across Wittlich and the Wittlich Valley. The varied surroundings shape the course of the route. Check the route details locally before setting out.

Explore Wittlich with the Lauschtour

A GPS-guided Lauschtour lets you explore Wittlich independently and offline. It connects historic buildings with local anecdotes, takes about 1.5 hours and starts at the historic market square. You can also join the circular route along the way. Unlike the Gradwanderung, it is described by an approximate duration rather than a route length. The app and access arrangements may change, so check availability before setting off.

Along the Maare-Mosel Cycle Route

The Maare-Mosel Cycle Route passes through Wittlich on a paved former railway line from Daun to Bernkastel-Kues. Viaducts and historic railway tunnels are part of the route, as are moderate climbs. Check local conditions and transport connections before your ride.

The different figures are useful for planning: the Gradwanderung is listed as 7 km, while the Lauschtour takes about 1.5 hours. Distance and time are different points of reference and do not directly indicate the pace required for each activity.

In the wider Bernkastel-Wittlich destination

In the wider Bernkastel-Wittlich destination, the volcanic Eifel, the romantic Moselle Valley and the Hunsrück, with its abundance of forests and meadows, meet. The Maare-Mosel Cycle Route runs for 58.5 km from Daun via Wittlich to Bernkastel-Kues.

The 816-metre-high Erbeskopf is a destination for hikers and offers a range of winter sports. The National Park Gate at Erbeskopf provides information about nature and the environment. Its interactive multimedia exhibition focuses on forests and moors.

Klausen continues to attract pilgrims every year; the pilgrimage church of Maria Heimsuchung was consecrated in 1502. The Manderscheid Castles are two medieval ruins on steep mountain spurs above the Lieser, facing each other. The Manderscheider Burgenstieg trail circles them: a moderately difficult 5.4 km hiking loop with a stated duration of two hours.

In Bernkastel-Kues, the Cusanus Birthplace is used as a museum and event venue; it has a permanent exhibition about Nicholas of Cusa. Also in Bernkastel-Kues, the Vinothek in the historic vaulted cellars of St. Nikolaus Hospital offers tastings of wines from the Moselle, Saar and Ruwer. Its selection includes 100 wines, from quality wines to ice wine.

Discover more destinations: Altrich, Dreis, Landscheid, Bruch, Bombogen, Klausen, Heidweiler, Osann-Monzel, Minderlittgen, Plein, Dodenburg.

Back to the wider travel overview: Bernkastel-Wittlich.