Obermehlen: Wayside Cross and Women’s Coffee Gathering

For a trip to Obermehlen, the wayside cross on the main road and the monthly women’s coffee gathering at the village community center are key local highlights. For hiking, two further geographical points of reference are important: the network of trails in the municipality of Gondenbrett and the Moore-Pfad Schneifel circular trail in the Schneifel. For the Gondenbrett stage, the total distance and the section within the municipal area are stated separately.

Historic Wayside Cross on the Main Road

A wayside cross in the form of a shaft cross dating from 1850 stands on the main road in Obermehlen. Both its type and date are clearly specified. For travelers interested in historic local details, the cross is a clear point of interest. Those looking for an event in present-day community life can find one at the monthly women’s coffee gathering.

Women’s Coffee Gathering on a Regular Monthly Date

In 2026, the women’s coffee gathering takes place on the second Wednesday of each month at 3 p.m. at the village community center in Obermehlen; everyone is welcome. Coffee, cake, and open-faced sandwiches are served. This makes the gathering a specific calendar event: the second Wednesday and the time are important when planning a visit. As the event schedule may change, check the date before your visit. For travel planning, this is a different focus from the historic wayside cross: here, the emphasis is on getting together as a community at a set time.

Hiking in the Municipality of Gondenbrett

Obermehlen is part of the municipality of Gondenbrett, which has an extensive network of signposted hiking trails. These include the Schneifelpfad, a premium hiking trail in the North Eifel Nature Park, and a section of the Way of St. James on the route from Cologne to Trier. The trail names indicate two different hiking connections: the Schneifelpfad is a premium hiking trail, while the section of the Way of St. James is on the Cologne–Trier route. A stage of around 23 kilometers from Kronenburg to Prüm runs for around ten kilometers through the municipal area of Gondenbrett. The 23 kilometers refer to the entire stage, and the ten kilometers to its section within the municipal area. The trail network and the stage distance therefore convey different information: one describes the marked trails in the municipality, while the other refers to a specific route.

Moore-Pfad Schneifel: Circular Trail in the Schneifel

The Moore-Pfad Schneifel is a circular trail in the Schneifel. The starting point is the hiking and winter sports parking lot near the “Schwarzer Mann” log cabin; from there, the route leads through the forests of the Schneifel, along the northwest side of the Schneifel ridge, and through the Eschvenn to the headwaters of the Alf stream. In wet and swamp forests, boardwalks cross particularly sensitive areas; visitors can spot species including bell heather and wood lousewort. These two plant names offer a specific connection to nature for plant enthusiasts, while the boardwalks indicate sensitive sections. Due to construction work, the circular trail is temporarily rerouted and is therefore about 400 meters shorter; check the route before setting out.

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