Discover Mertloch

Mertloch is a municipality in the district of Mayen-Koblenz in Rhineland-Palatinate. Administratively, it belongs to the Maifeld collective municipality, whose administrative seat is in Polch. Historical buildings, a protected cemetery, trails, and municipal leisure facilities offer ways to explore the area as a travel destination. Local attractions range from a Romanesque parish church to a water playground and a barbecue hut available for hire.

Architectural history and historic sites

St. Gangolf Parish Church is a Romanesque pillar basilica, probably dating from the late 12th century. A tower was added in 1879. The building therefore brings together an early Romanesque form and a later addition with a precisely documented date. This distinction is important when considering the church: the date of the older building is probable, while the extension is associated with the year 1879.

The Jewish cemetery on L 82 is a protected historic zone. Its described features include an area enclosed by a hedge and numerous gravestones. The Chapel of the Cross is located outside Mertloch on L 82. The hall-style building dates from 1754 and is linked to a village path along which Stations of the Cross are situated. The cemetery and chapel thus represent distinct historic sites and architectural forms; the chapel is explicitly located outside the municipality.

The historic buildings in Mertloch also include the Burghof at Burgstraße 33. The farm complex dates from 1817 and comprises a half-timbered house and a barn with a hipped roof. Together with the parish church and chapel, it offers a glimpse of different forms of built heritage: religious buildings alongside a farmstead with a dwelling and barn.

Landscape and trails

The Maifeld is characterized by broad, fertile fields on gently rolling hills, rows of trees, hedges, and scattered villages. This landscape describes the character of the Maifeld. The Maifeld Cycle and Hiking Trail offers another way to explore the region: it follows a nearly flat former railway line between Münstermaifeld, Polch, Ochtendung, and Mayen. The route thus connects the described landscape with the former use of the railway line.

The Pyrmonter Felsensteig is one of the circular hiking trails around Mertloch. The routes mentioned differ in their focus: one is a circular hike, while the other is a cycle and hiking route along a former railway line. When planning, check current trail conditions, as they may change.

Leisure and practical information

Mertloch has a water playground. Check its condition and availability before your visit. A barbecue hut can be hired for celebrations and other occasions; as booking conditions may change, it is advisable to confirm the details in advance if you plan to use it for an event. The two facilities serve different purposes: the water playground is a municipal leisure facility, while the barbecue hut can be hired for a specific occasion.

The Streckenhäuschen inn is located in Mertloch at Am Bahnhof 5. If you plan to visit for a meal, check its current opening status and menu in advance. This makes the address a useful point of reference without implying any specific opening hours or services.

Mayen-Koblenz as a wider regional setting

The wider travel destination of Mayen-Koblenz includes other distinct cultural attractions. Genovevaburg Castle in Mayen was built in 1280 by Heinrich von Finstingen, Archbishop of Trier, and is one of Mayen’s landmarks. Sayner Hütte adds an industrial heritage dimension: it is an anchor point on the European Route of Industrial Heritage and the only monument in Rhineland-Palatinate to receive this distinction. In Mendig, the Lava Dome is the German Volcano Museum. Its five exhibition areas explain how the world’s tallest cold-water geyser works. The five exhibition areas and the explanation of the world’s tallest cold-water geyser belong to the Geyser Museum; the Lava Dome in Mendig is distinct from it and is the German Volcano Museum. These regional attractions complement Mertloch’s local architectural history without being confused with its historic sites.

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For the wider travel overview: Mayen-Koblenz.