Discover Müllenbach

In Müllenbach, slate mining connects the landscape with the history of the village. You can encounter this theme on the Slate Quarry Hiking Trail, at the “Altes Pfarrhaus” cultural center and in the former rectory, which serves as a museum. This lets you explore the village from two perspectives: looking at traces in the landscape and at local historical records in the village center.

Slate Mining on the Hiking Trail

The Slate Quarry Hiking Trail runs for about 7 km through the Kaulenbach Valley slate-mining district. Along the way, it passes old adit entrances and building remains; distinctive flora and fauna are also among the route’s features. The route thus combines visible traces of slate mining with the valley’s natural characteristics. Its approximate length helps you fit the trail into your day’s plans. Check trail conditions before setting out.

Church, Museum and Permanent Exhibition

In the village center are St. Hubertus Parish Church, built in 1855, and the former rectory. The former rectory was restored as a museum. Guided walks are available on the Slate Quarry Hiking Trail. The “Altes Pfarrhaus” cultural center houses a permanent exhibition and documentation on slate mining. The exhibition complements the trail with a documentary perspective on the subject.

The exhibition is permanent, but visiting arrangements may change. Check current visiting options in advance if you are planning a visit. Dates and availability for guided walks may also vary. If a guided walk is an essential part of your stay, confirm these details in advance.

The Wider Region: Cochem-Zell

In the wider Cochem-Zell destination, Cochem Imperial Castle adds a distinct historical note. The medieval castle was restored and rebuilt in the Neo-Gothic style by Louis Ravené in the 19th century, during the Romantic era of castle restoration. Rooms open to visitors include the Knights’ Hall, dining room, hunting room and bower. Alongside Müllenbach’s slate mining heritage, Cochem-Zell therefore offers another aspect of regional architectural history. In the wider Cochem-Zell destination, Cochem Imperial Castle hosts rustic medieval feasts on Fridays and Saturdays under the name “Gasterey nach Art der alten Rittersleut”; check the dates in advance.

The Jungferweiher lake is also part of the wider Cochem-Zell destination. It is an important breeding and resting area for numerous bird species, particularly during spring and autumn migrations. Thus, alongside architectural and mining history, the wider region also offers a connection with nature at clearly defined times of year. The Geierlay suspension bridge lies between Sosberg in the district of Cochem-Zell and Mörsdorf in the Rhein-Hunsrück district. It is 360 m long and 100 m above the Mörsdorfer Bach valley.

Many tourist attractions in the wider Cochem-Zell destination are well connected to public transport. The visitor program published in July 2025 lists the relevant bus or train routes for each attraction.

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