Discover Noviand: Roman wine press and Moselle loop hills

Those considering Noviand as a travel destination will encounter two distinct themes: the historic Roman wine press and the formation of the Moselle loop hills. The wine press represents an earlier use of the site; the Noviander Hüttenkopf hill offers an insight into the history of a course of the Moselle that once encircled hills. This makes it possible to consider culture and landscape as separate highlights of a trip, rather than combining them into a single type of excursion.

Roman wine press: two basins and an estate

The historic Roman wine press is located in Noviand, a district of Maring-Noviand. Excavations uncovered two adjacent basins, separated by a narrow brick wall. This arrangement makes the structure easy to understand: the two basins belong to the same complex, and the brick wall marks the division between them. The wine press was once roofed and formed part of a larger estate. The roof adds to the picture of its appearance at the time; its connection to the estate places it in a wider context. Together, these details tell the story of the building’s layout and its former place within an estate. Anyone interested in Roman history will find a tangible way in through its architecture and historical use.

The Hüttenkopf hill and the former Moselle

Between Brauneberg and Lieser, the Noviander Hüttenkopf is one of three hills once encircled by the Moselle. A loop hill brings a former river course into focus: the Moselle once surrounded the Hüttenkopf, and this relationship shapes the history of the landscape. The “Lizard in Search of the Moselle” themed trail explores how the Moselle loop hills formed. It takes visitors on a journey through this history of formation, offering a different focus from the wine press. There, the focus is on the structure of a historic building and its former place within an estate; here, attention turns to the former Moselle and the loop hills. If you would like to include landscape history alongside cultural history in your trip, this distinction offers a clear guide.

A themed trail with accessibility information

The “Lizard in Search of the Moselle” themed trail is suitable for strollers and wheelchair users. If you are travelling with a stroller or using a wheelchair, this suitability provides a concrete basis for planning your visit to the trail. This connects the question of experiencing the landscape with a practical consideration of your own mobility.

Practical information for planning your trip

Noviand Kirche is listed as the nearest or primary stop for the Zwei-Täler-Blick trail; free parking is available at Kloster Siebenborn. Check stop and parking information before your trip, as practical details like these can change. When choosing accommodation, it makes sense to first decide which destinations and routes will shape your stay. If you plan to visit the Zwei-Täler-Blick trail, take its stop and parking information into account; if the wine press or themed trail is your main interest, tailor your plans accordingly.

Discover more destinations

Discover more destinations: Kommen, Lieser, Wehlen, Erden, Monzelfeld, Longkamp, Andel, Burgen.

For the main travel overview: Bernkastel-Kues.