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Lifestyle holiday homes on the Moselle and in the Eifel
Leisure activities
all around Olive Tree in Bullay
DISCOVER THEM SPECTACULAR RIVER LANDSCAPE
THE MOSEL
Here, you can expect ancient world cultural heritage, impressive castles, exquisite cuisine, historic wine towns and cities, Moselle cycle paths, and of course, a beautiful hiking region for relaxed walks or climbing tours on the Calmontsteig, the steepest vineyard in Europe.
The Moselle Trail
The Moselsteig is a long-distance hiking trail that runs 365 km from Perl to Koblenz.
It is divided into 24 stages, which can also be completed individually as half-day hikes.
Near the Olive Tree holiday home, stages 14 and 15 of the Moselle Trail are located. These two hiking routes can also be combined into a circular trail.
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Holiday Home Olive Tree
Moselle Trail – Stage 14
Reil – Zell (Mosel)
Stage 14 of the Moselle Trail connects the charming wine village of Reil with the old town of Zell and takes you over about 12 km through a picture-perfect landscape of vineyards, forests, and Moselle bends.
Along the way, viewpoints such as the Prinzenkopf Tower and the Marienburg offer stunning views over two river loops.
Gentle climbs alternate with easy walking sections, making the route enjoyable even for leisure hikers. The destination Zell welcomes you with the famous “Black Cat” fountain — perfect for a relaxed finish with a glass of Moselle wine.
The two Moselle Trail stages can also be combined into a circular hike starting from Bullay.
Length: 12.4 km
Walking time: 3:30 hours
Difficulty: Hard
Moselle Trail – Stage 15
Zell (Mosel) – Neef
Stage 15 of the Moselle Trail starts in Zell and immediately climbs steeply up to the Collis Tower, offering a magnificent view over the Moselle Valley.
The varied route combines airy ridge paths through vineyards with shaded forest sections and repeatedly offers spectacular viewpoints such as the Lönshöhe or the Königshütte.
With almost 20 km in length and significant elevation gain, this stage is physically demanding but especially rewarding in terms of scenery.
The hike ends in Neef at the Petersberg, where a chapel and summit cross offer a final panoramic view over the Moselle bends.
The two Moselle Trail stages can also be combined into a circular hike starting from Bullay.
Length: 20 km
Walking time: 6 hours
Difficulty: Hard
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Holiday Home Olive Tree
The Moselle Camino
In principle, it would be possible to follow this path all the way to Santiago de Compostela.
The Moselle Camino is part of the Way of St. James (Camino de Santiago) and is about 160 kilometers long.
The pilgrimage route leads from Koblenz-Stolzenfels to the Benedictine Abbey of St. Matthias Abbey Trier.
It offers pilgrims and hikers a varied route through the picturesque Moselle Valley, passing historic towns, impressive castles, and idyllic vineyards.
Along its course, the Moselle Camino shares certain sections of its route with the Moselle Trail.
3. Etappe Mosel Camino
Treis Karden - Bullay
Diese lange und anspruchsvolle Etappe führt von Treis-Karden zunächst sanft, später steiler hinauf durch Wälder und Weinberge. Ein Highlight ist der Besuch des Klosters Maria Engelport, bevor es weiter nach Beilstein mit seinem mittelalterlichen Charme geht. Die Strecke bietet immer wieder weite Ausblicke ins Moseltal und quert Höhenrücken, die etwas Kondition verlangen. Am Ende erreicht man das malerische Bullay, umgeben von Reben und der Mosel. Ihr könnt mit dem Zug nach Treis Karden fahren und dann die Wanderung zurück nach Bullay zum Ferienhaus starten.
Länge: 27,6 km km
Gehzeit: 9 1/2 Stunden
Anspruch: schwer
Ferienhaus Olive Tree
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Ferienhaus Olive Tree
Moselle Camino – Stage 4
Bullay – Traben-Trarbach
Directly behind Bullay, the route climbs up to the Marienburg with a magnificent panoramic view over the double-deck Moselle bridge.
The path winds through vineyards via Zell (Mosel) and Enkirch, passing historic villages along the way.
Several steep climbs are rewarded with spectacular long-distance views, such as from the Prinzenkopf or the Starkenburg Castle.
The destination Traben-Trarbach impresses with its Art Nouveau architecture and its location directly on the Moselle River. From there, you can also take the train back to Bullay.
Length: 23.5 km
Walking time: 11 hours
Difficulty: Hard
Other hiking routes
Although not as famous as the Way of St. James, the many other hiking trails still offer just as many small moments of happiness.
There are a wide variety of hiking routes in the area. For walkers, there are short circular routes with little elevation gain, and for those who like to use their hands while hiking, there are via ferratas with different levels of difficulty.
Der Calmont-Klettersteig
Neef-Ediger-Neef
Das ist bestimmt eine der schönsten Wanderungen, die man im Moseltal unternehmen kann: Der Klettersteig in Bremm an der Mosel im steilsten Weinberg Europas!
Ein wenig trittsicher und schwindelfrei sollte man schon sein.
Länge: 6.93km
Gehzeit: 4:19 Stunden
Anspruch: schwer
HeimatSpur Waterfall Experience Trail
Bad Bertrich
The HeimatSpur Waterfall Experience Trail leads through the wild and romantic landscape of the Erdenbach Valley and offers impressive views from the Hohenzollerntower.
The highlight of the hike is the Kliding Waterfall, which at 28 meters is considered the highest waterfall in the Eifel.
Along the way, you will also discover highlights such as the Stone Age caves at Falkenlay, the Maisch spring, and the Falkenlay nature reserve.
The trail follows narrow paths and rocky sections, offering many scenic impressions throughout the hike.
Length: 13.3 km
Walking time: 4:30 hours
Difficulty: Hard
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View of Pünderich
Neef-Ediger-Neef
Easy hike suitable for all fitness levels. Walkable paths with no special skills required.
Length: 6.30 km
Duration: 01:48 h
Difficulty: Easy
Geierlay Loop Trail
Mörsdorf
The Geierlay loop trail is a popular hiking route in the Hunsrück region, known for the spectacular Geierlay Suspension Bridge, one of the longest pedestrian suspension bridges in Germany.
The circular trail leads through picturesque forests, steep valleys, and charming villages. Along the way, numerous viewpoints offer impressive views of the Mörsdorf stream valley.
The route combines nature experiences with a sense of adventure and is suitable for both families and more experienced hikers.
Length: 6.63 km
Walking time: 2:30 hours
Difficulty: Moderate
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Forest Bathing with "Wilddieb"
Wilddieb offers a variety of guided tours. To authentically experience the forests, the Moselle, and the many small Moselle towns, you can be guided through the most beautiful paths by true experts. The focus is on being fully present and enjoying the surroundings.
Tours (for groups of 8 or more):
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Burg Eltz to Karden
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Evening Canoe Tour Calmont
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Vís a Vís Reichsburg Cochem
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Dortebachtal Klotten
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and many more...
Norbert Krötz
0171 28608 01
wilddieb-mosel@t-online.de