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Activities & Surrounding Area

Western Hunsruck offers a plethora of cultural, activity and leisure opportunities. There are beautiful hiking trails right outside the front door, or the Ruwer cycle path (which can take you through traditional villages to ....). Trier, the oldest city in Germany with countless cultural offerings, is only a 20 minute drive away.  If an international trip is desired, Luxembourg attracts with its sights is a short hop across the border.

And of course you can't ignore wine in our region. Wine hikes with the winemaker followed by wine tasting are just one way to discover the Moselle wine region.

A bakery with an attached small shop for all the important things of daily life can be found in Lampaden, 3 km away. The next larger supermarkets are about 10 minutes away by car in Zerf and Kell am See.

You will find cozy and good restaurants in the surrounding villages. We can highly recommend the Landgasthof Kopp in Hentern, which you can reach after a 90-minute walk or a 10-minute drive.

 

Don't hesitate to ask us for further recommendations!

Are you in the mood for culture?

Germany's oldest city, Trier, is only 20km away. With the Porta Nigra, the Constantine Basilica, the amphitheater and the imperial and cattle market baths, the Roman era comes to life in Trier. But the medieval history can also be felt throughout the city. In the state museum you can learn everything about the two thousand year history of the city. Or just drift through the city, enjoy a coffee at the main market or stroll through the small shops on Neustraße. The banks of the Moselle also invite you to linger with numerous beer gardens. Various events take place in Trier at any time of the year, e.g. the Moselle Music Festival, the Roman Festival or the Trier Christmas Market.

Are you in the mood for sports?

The Ruwer Hochwald cycle path is only 200m from the front door. On the former railway line you reach the Trier district of Ruwer and the Moselle in about 75 minutes in a slight downhill through the picturesque Ruwertal with its vineyards. Somewhat more challenging you get in the other direction, slightly uphill through forests and meadows to Kell am See and on towards Hermeskeil. The continuously paved bike path is suitable for leisurely trips with the family as well as for ambitious racing cyclists and inline skaters. Or visit the climbing and adventure forest in Kell. In many places riding stables invite you to go horse riding. In winter, depending on the snow conditions, you can ski on the Erbeskopf or do cross-country skiing at Kell. Gliding is also offered in our region.

Do you fancy nature and hiking?

You are in the middle of the Saar-Hunsrück Nature Park. Extensive hiking trails and dream loops start right outside the door or in the surrounding villages. Visit the Daffodil Festival in Schillingen or hike around the Saar loop.

Or you can just let your mind wander on the terrace, after all, you are already living in the middle of nature.



Desire for Wine?

You are on the edge of one of the largest wine-growing regions in Germany. The Moselle with its tributaries, the Saar and the Ruwer, is famous for the high-quality Riesling wines.

You can reach many winegrowers by bike directly via the Ruwer cycle path.

Throughout the summer there are wine festivals in various locations, and many winemakers offer guided wine hikes followed by tasting all year round.

Time out in Winter

Atmospheric evenings by the wood-burning stove, peace and relaxation in the wintry nature, Christmas magic in the old town of Trier. Even in winter, our mill offers the perfect environment for a relaxing break. The stove in the living room creates a cozy atmosphere of well-being while you make yourself comfortable on the sofa with hot chocolate and a good book. The various board and card games that we have available for you will keep you from getting bored - and with the right snow conditions you can go cross-country skiing in Kell am See or ski and toboggan at the nearby Erbeskopf.

Family Vacation

Discover the forest habitat together with your children on the nature trail in Schillingen, explore the world of knights and damsels on the Grimburg or enjoy a summer day in the outdoor pool in Kell am See. Also a trip in a pedal or rowing boat on the reservoir, the mini soccer facility or the climbing and adventure forest worries with us in the high forest for great days with the family.

This is only a small selection of the many possibilities.



Saarburg

A small insider tip in our region is Saarburg, approx. 20 minutes away by car. The cozy city center, the little streets with small shops, high up the Saarburg invite you to a wide variety of activities.

Luxemburg

The Duchy of Luxembourg is only about 30 minutes away by car. Spend a day in the fascinating city of Luxembourg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Let yourself be carried away by the international flair and enjoy the alternation between history and modernity. Many cafes and boutiques invite you to stroll, and numerous exhibitions, theaters and museums of international standing are waiting for your visit

Treats for the Palate

The regional initiative "Ebbes von hei", or "Something from here" is an association of local restaurateurs, craftsmen, farmers and cultural workers with the aim of strengthening the Saar-Hunsrück region.

Discover our region from a completely different perspective.



A short Story of ... Burg Heid

Burg Heider Mühle, how could it be otherwise, belongs to Burg Heid, which is only a few hundred meters away.
The Heiderhof and Heider Mühle (on the K 43 above the Ruwer) is a former estate of the Trier cathedral chapter (17th and 18th centuries). In the middle of the 19th century it was converted into a romantic castle complex. Belonging is the Heider Mühle located southwest of the Ruwer.
 
It is one of the insider tips in high forest tourism: Heid Castle. The remarkable structure is unique in the Ruwertal. The castle is often included in the tourist activities of the surrounding villages.
 Today's Burg Heid is located directly on the Ruwer cycle path near the former station in Lampaden.
 
 In the 18th century it belonged to the Trier cathedral chapter as an estate. In 1804 the property was auctioned. Johann Peter Job Nell converted the building into a manor and mansion, with towers as symbols of defensive knighthood, as can often be seen on castles on the Rhine. Between the two towers at the entrance gate is the large coat of arms of Nell zu Thomenacher, carved in sandstone. The way in which von Nell rebuilt the manor and gave it a knight's castle-like appearance contributed to the fact that the name castle became established over the coming years.
 
In 1932 the von Nell family had given up the farm and offered it for sale. In the same year the general manager Achter from Mönchengladbach acquired the estate, which is continued today by his grandson, Christian Achter.