Klüsserath: Vineyards, Legends Trail and Moselle Camino

Klüsserath brings together wine-growing history, hiking trails and cycling routes as specific themes to consider when planning your trip. First, think about what you would like to focus on: paths through vineyards and forest, a cycling route or historic sites. The options vary in scenery, length and focus; the details below will help you compare them.

Vineyards and hillside trails

The Klüsserather Bruderschaft wine-growing area covers around 90 hectares and is situated on one of the Moselle’s largest continuous south-facing slopes. The slope gradient reaches up to 83 percent. The area includes 22 kilometres of paths and 18 kilometres of water channels; Riesling is the main grape variety. Wine-growing and the terrain are closely intertwined here: the south-facing aspect and steep slopes shape the character of the landscape, while the paths offer a distinct way to explore this wine-growing area.

Hiking among vineyards, forest and the Salm

The Klüsserath Legends Trail is a premium hiking trail of around twelve kilometres above the village. It runs through vineyards and sections of forest, as well as along high-altitude paths with panoramic views of the Moselle Valley. At several stops, you will encounter local legends and stories. This sets the trail apart not only for its scenery, but also for the tales shared along the way.

The Salm area offers a different kind of landscape: there are walking paths along the river and opportunities to observe native bird and animal species. If you prefer a trail with a historical connection, you can include the Roman Trail in your plans. It starts at an ancient menhir between Trittenheim and Klüsserath and leads through vineyards downhill towards Trittenheim and the Moselle bridge. The historic menhir stands on the heights between the two villages.

Cycling and pilgrimage

The Moselle Cycle Route passes directly through Klüsserath. The Salm Cycle Route is around 16 kilometres long and connects the Maare-Moselle Cycle Route with the Moselle Cycle Route via the Salm Valley. On its way to Klüsserath, it passes through meadows and by historic sites; its official endpoint is at Klüsserath Church. From there, the route continues towards Trier along the Moselle Cycle Route. This means that two different cycling routes meet in Klüsserath: the Moselle Cycle Route through the village and the Salm Cycle Route, which ends at the church.

The Moselle Camino is another route with a clear connection to trip planning: this fully waymarked, 160-kilometre section of the Way of St James runs between Koblenz and St Matthias in Trier. The Klüsserath–Ensch–Schweich stage starts in Klüsserath. Pilgrims can get the Moselle Camino stamp at the Tourist Information Centre or in the church; check its availability locally.

Wine-growing history and a place to take a break

Klüsserath’s Old Castle was a moated castle and was first mentioned in a document in 1338. Its vaulted cellars reflect the historic connection between the local lordship and wine production. This adds a historical perspective on wine-growing to the landscape.

The weather station has seating where visitors can take a break; a wine vending machine sells bottled wine around the clock. As visitor facilities may change, please check the information locally. Alongside the trails, wine-growing and history thus offer different themes to focus on when planning your trip.

Discover more destinations: Krettnach, Bekond, Tawern, Kanzem, Wellen, Welschbillig, Ralingen, Gusenburg

For the wider travel overview: Trier-Saarburg.