Leg 6: Nonnweiler - Erbeskopf bei Thalfang

This challenging leg leads across some ascents and descents. The steep ascent to the reservoir is negotiated mostly via stairs steps. At the top, the first view looks out over the lake and then the Planets Information Trail. The way leads parallel to the walkway around the lake on a path with frequent magnificent vistas onto the reservoir. The ascent to the Celtic fortifications goes over a forest path. The stone walls of the largest Celtic fortifications in Central Europe are up to 33 ft/10 m high. For those interested in inspecting the wall, there is a walk with numerous information boards. The way continues on the isolated route across the ridge of the Dollberge hills through greatly diverse forest formations, frequently interrupted by clearings. The descent into the valley passes the "Tiroler Stein" with its exciting legend. Past the Ochsenbruch, an isolated moor, the challenging ascent finally reaches the summit of the Erbeskopf, the highest summit in Rhineland-Palatinate, 2,677 ft/816 m high. From there, the wide vista reaches into the Eifel. The descent goes down to the Hunsrück House with exhibitions and diverse leisure facilities.

Tourist Informations underway:

  • Tourist-Info Nonnweiler

    Triererstraße 5
    66620 Nonnweiler
    Telephone: 06873/6600
    Internet: www.nonnweiler.de
    Location: 1.9 mi/3 km from the Climb
    Opening hours: Monday to Wednesday from 8:30 a.m.-12:00 noon and from 1:30 -3:30 p.m.,
    Thursday from 8:30 a.m.-12:00 noon and from 2:00 - 6:00 p.m.,
    Friday from 8:30 a.m.- 12:00 noon

  • Tourist-Info im Hunsrückhaus am Erbeskopf

    Telephone: 06504/778
    Internet: www.hunsrueckhaus.de
    Location: directly at the Climb
    Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.

Parking:

at the reservoir in Nonnweiler, at the Celtic hill fortifications (Ringwall), and at the Hunsrückhaus

Overview of all Dream Loops

Overnight accommodations on the Leg 6:

in Nonnweiler, Neuhütten, Muhl-Börfink, Thalfang with transfer, and Deuselbach
Overview of accommodations hosts

Sights:

  • Nonnweiler:

    Reservoir, Planets Hiking Trail, Otzenhausen Celtic hill fortification, Sculpture Trail "Cerda & Celtoi", summer tobogganing, and Peterberg leisure and winter sports center, Peterberg Observatory, Sitzerath Historical Nail Forge, Mariahütte Industrial and Cultural Monument, and Catholic parish church "Hochwald Cathedral" in Nonnweiler

More info on the sights

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