Haserich: Forest, Hiking Trails and Archaeological Traces

Haserich lies at an elevation of around 440 metres in the source basin of the Flaumbach. A high forest covering around 140 hectares surrounds the agricultural fields in a semicircle from north to south. For cycling, you will find well-maintained roads as well as field and forest tracks in the surrounding area; hiking is also possible on the same local roads and paths. Numerous benches in the hiking and cycling area provide places to rest. This allows you to explore the landscape on foot or by bike and plan breaks.

Hiking the Kirchspiel Route

Haserich is part of the Kirchspiel hiking trail around Blankenrath. The circular route, around 20 kilometres long, connects Haserich with Reidenhausen, Panzweiler, Walhausen, Schauren and Hesweiler. There are also twelve sections to choose from, ranging from 2 to 20 kilometres. For planning, these are two different options: the full circuit and an individual section. Check local trail conditions before setting out.

The Kirchspiel hiking trail connects parish churches and village chapels. This reflects the historical meaning of the name: a Kirchspiel was a church district. The route therefore passes through several communities and also refers to this former connection.

Archaeological Traces and St. Michael’s Chapel

Haserich is considered a place with around 4,000 years of archaeological history. Finds from Haserich included a coffin with a spearhead. A Roman head found in fields in Haserich is part of the village coat of arms. You will encounter different traces of local history here: an archaeological find and a coat-of-arms element associated with an object found in the fields.

The small St. Michael’s Chapel next to the community centre was built in 1932 and dedicated to Saint Michael. The Pietà was repainted during renovations in 1974. The chapel can be viewed from the outside at any time. Its steel bell also has a story of its own: it was probably cast in 1946 at the Brockscheid bell foundry in the Eifel. This qualification is important, as the casting year is given as probable.

The Nahe-Mosel Celtic Trail

The Nahe-Mosel Celtic Trail branches off near Haserich towards Senheim. Overall, it runs from Kirn via Kirchberg to Treis-Karden. Much of the route follows tracks laid out by the Celts and later adopted and extended by the Romans. A hill near the Celtic Trail offers a view of the site of a former Roman road village. The focus here is therefore on the history of the route and an overview of a historic settlement site; check local trail conditions before setting out on this route too.

Getting Your Bearings Locally

Blankenrath is about one kilometre from Haserich. There you will find shops, medical services, a pharmacy, banks and a petrol station. As local businesses and services can change, check the latest information in advance if you have a specific need.

Bus routes 722 and 750 connect Bullay railway station or Lindenplatz in Zell (Mosel) with Blankenrath, a starting point for the Kirchspiel hiking trail. Check the current route and timetable before travelling; bus services and timetables can change.

Discover more destinations: Sankt Aldegund, Sosberg, Neef, Alf, Peterswald-Löffelscheid, Liesenich, Merl, Tellig.

For the overview of the wider area: Zell.