Hunsrueck highway from Koblenz
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Last edit: 27-08-2024
Route Summary It is certainly worth taking a short break every now and then and looking around you, because there is so much to discover along the paths and just off the beaten track. For example in protected forest areas such as the Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park or the Saar-Hunsrück and Soonwald-Nahe Nature Park.
But also attractions like the Geierlay suspension bridge await adventurers with excitement. Several tourist resorts are located on the Strasse such as Kastellaun with its castles, the winter sports resort Morbach and Hermeskeil with the impressive aircraft museum. Thalfang and Kirchberg are somewhat more modest. Holidaymakers admire the half-timbered houses and appreciate the cosiness that can be found in the towns of Simmern, Kirchberg and in the small villages.
A varied landscape that invites you to recharge and relax. The towns with their half-timbered houses and cosiness, the fantastic views and the pleasure of a pleasant road network provide a five-star rating
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5h 54m
Mode of travel
Car or motorcycle
Distance
199.84 km
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RouteXpert Review After the Celts and Romans, came the counts and bishops. From the medieval rulers, the ruins of old castles remain as stone remains that keep the memory of times long past alive. The local specialities and culinary delights also ensure that you will remember your special stay on the Hunsrück for a long time to come.
The approximately 140 km long Hunsrück-Hohenstrasse runs from northwest to southeast right through the Hunsrück, connecting the towns of Koblenz and Saarburg.
Because it leads over the undulating Hunsrück plateau. where heathland and forests follow each other in colorful alternation. this road is also suitable for the less hurried tourist for a round trip, possibly in combination with trips through the Eifel or routes along the Nahe and Moselle. At numerous points roads from the Moselle, Rhine, Nahe and Saar valleys join the main road.
Several tourist resorts are located along the Hunsrück-Höhenstrasse: the most important of these is the picturesque Kastellaun on the northeastern part of the road. The same applies to Simmern, the main town of the Hunsrück and Hermeskeil, the main town of the Hochwald on the southwestern part of this route. Other places to stay on or near the Hunsrück-Höhenstrasse such as Thalfang, Morbach and Kirchberg are, if possible, even more modest and quiet. Your route is a free interpretation of the Hunsrück-Höhenstrasse and deviates from it regularly.
You leave Koblenz by following the Moselle with its wine villages and castles. At Treis-Karden the road goes up with successive bends. where you can enjoy beautiful retrospectives of the Moselle every now and then. Once at the top the landscape changes dramatically and you simply drive through forests and rolling grain fields. Soon a parking lot appears on the right where you can stable your workhorse to dare a crossing on foot over one of the longest suspension bridges in Europe (at a height of 100m and a length of 360m). At least if you are not afraid of heights. But if you dare you will be treated to an unforgettable experience. The Geierlay was built after the example of Nepalese suspension bridges and hangs between two bridgeheads. From the parking lots it is about one and a half to two kilometers walk to the Geierlay Hangbrücke. Only the first parking lot P4 is free, the following ones become increasingly expensive.
Via Morsdorf you soon arrive in the picturesque Kastellaun, where it is time for a cup of coffee on a terrace with a view of the castle ruins on top of a rock. Continuing on, you follow the road to the capital of the Hunsrück, Simmern. The town is a typical example of this region with its springs and half-timbered houses, city gates and watchtowers. In Kirchberg, which is a little further away, there are even more half-timbered houses to admire. The historic market square in Kirchberg is particularly beautiful.
Continuing along the road, Burg Dill suddenly appears; definitely worth a photo. It is located in the middle of the village and is one of the oldest castles in the Hunsrück and consists of an upper and lower castle. Its beginnings date back to the first quarter of the 12th century.
Visitors to the Archeology Park Belginum can explore the site via a circular walk of approximately 1,000 metres. This route takes in a cemetery with burial mounds, the former Roman settlement, a military camp and a well. Each of these stations is accompanied by informative display boards, which provide detailed explanations and historical context.
A few kilometres further on, in the bend in the road, you will come across a moated castle. Between Morbach and Hinzerath lie the ruins of Baldenau Castle, the only moated castle in the Hunsrück. Founded around 1320, the impressive ruins are still beautifully situated in the Dhron valley.
The highest peak in the Hunsrück Hochwald National Park is the Erbeskopf. At 816 metres above sea level, this is of course just a small mountain, but you can still ski here in the winter. There are three slopes and two lifts, but of course you don't need them if you're there in August. Fortunately, they have also arranged summer entertainment on the slope of the Erbeskopf in the form of the Erbeskopf summer toboggan run. On the 1356 metre long track, you can reach a speed of 42 km/h.
Where you should stop is the next attraction. It is a private aviation museum located near Hermeskeil and has a collection of over 100 civil and military aircraft and helicopters. This extensive collection offers a deep insight into the history and development of aviation, making it a fascinating destination for aviation history enthusiasts. Spend a nice afternoon together among the aircraft and admire the family private collection of 40 beautiful aircraft and then eat something delicious together in the restaurant that is located in a real Concorde. Nice!
The Keller Stausee attracts many holidaymakers. Popular activities include canoeing, pedal boating, fishing or walking along the path that runs around the lake.
Then the road runs as familiarly through the forests and hills of Saarland. You gradually approach the end point in Saarburg. On the banks of the Saar lies the idyllic town, surrounded by steep slopes, extensive vineyards and wooded areas. Every year the Saarland attracts many hiking and cycling enthusiasts, thanks to the area full of old castles and extensive vineyards. The showpiece of the area is the Saarschleife: an almost round bend in the river near the town of Orscholz. Saarburg itself also offers many beautiful things: sit down on a terrace by the water or take the cable car to the top of the Warsberg for a beautiful view.
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