Zeltingen-Rachtig: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Zeltingen-Rachtig can then continue their accommodation search. The named Zeltingen vineyards of the municipality include Himmelreich, Schlossberg, Sonnenuhr and Deutschherrenberg.

Nature and Trails

The Weinlagenweg is a 6.54 km circular hiking trail that starts and ends at the fire station in Zeltingen-Rachtig. Above Zeltingen-Rachtig, it leads through the Himmelreich, Schlossberg and Sonnenuhr vineyards. The Sortengarten is located along the Weinlagenweg and features Mediterranean and exotic species planted on a former steep-slope vineyard.

Activities in Zeltingen-Rachtig are described as cycling, rowing, mini-golf, paragliding, canoeing on the river and fishing. The Mosel Höhenradweg also runs through the Zeltingen-Rachtig vineyards beneath the Hochmosel Bridge and along a panoramic cycling route.

Culture and History

The 7 km cultural trail “From Electoral Cologne to the Knights of the Cross” leads through vineyards and the historic town centres of Zeltingen and Rachtig. St. Marien was first built in 1723/25 on the site of an older chapel and rebuilt in 1906 while retaining the old tower. St. Stephanus preserves a Late Gothic choir, altars dating from 1627 to 1639 and a west tower from 1739. The medieval market square is a sight in the historic centre of Zeltingen-Rachtig.

Wine and Refreshments

The Zeltingen-Rachtig Tourist Information Office organizes wine tastings, guided tours and reservations for the cycling bus. It also offers a vinotheque with free tastings and wine sales. Local dining options mentioned include rustic vintners’ platters, regional cuisine with suitable wines, gourmet menus, cafés, wine taverns and wineries.

Along the Moselle

The Moselsteig crosses the Moselle near Zeltingen-Rachtig and forms stages in the direction of Bernkastel-Kues and Ürzig. Zeltingen has a cycling bus stop to Daun serving the Maare-Moselle Cycle Route. Ships of the White Fleet stop in Zeltingen and can bring cyclists and hikers back to Zeltingen-Rachtig.

Guests staying with hosts in Zeltingen-Rachtig can receive the VRT GuestTicket for free travel by bus and train throughout the VRT area.

Other places: Noviand, Ürzig, Monzelfeld, Papiermühle, Pilmeroth, Veldenz, Neumagen-Dhron, Longkamp.

To the higher-level travel overview: Bernkastel-Kues.