Discover Ürzig: vineyards, hiking trails and history

Ürzig brings together distinctive vineyards, links to the Moselle and a rich history, with trails offering different ways to experience the landscape. The Ürziger Sonnenuhr (Ürzig Sundial) is considered the village’s landmark, while medieval houses shape the village centre around Rathausplatz. The Himmeroder Hof in Ürzig was once the manor house of Himmerod Abbey. Visitors who want to get to know Ürzig through its local history, landscape and activities will find several different points of interest—from a Roman-numeral dial to a trail through a vineyard and themed garden.

Sundial, Rathausplatz and Himmeroder Hof

The sundial is a traditional sundial with a Roman-numeral dial and is believed to be the oldest sundial on the Moselle. Its significance as the village’s landmark connects this distinctive design feature with a clear role in the community. Medieval houses shape the village centre around Rathausplatz. The Himmeroder Hof adds another historic link as the former manor house of Himmerod Abbey. The sundial, houses and manor house offer different cultural and historical perspectives to include in your travel plans.

Hikes between vineyards and gardens

The (W)Ürziger Bergpfad (Ürzig Mountain Trail) passes through the “Ürziger Würzgarten” vineyard and the themed garden of the same name. The Ürziger Geologie-, Gewürz- & Rosengarten (Ürzig Geology, Spice and Rose Garden) themed trail offers a different botanical focus: 160 plant species and 20 varieties of roses, along with numerous spices and herbs, grow on a steep hillside. The Rotschwänzchen Route (Redstart Route) is a family hiking trail. This circular trail, around five kilometres long, offers numerous stops for play and active pursuits. It passes through Ürzig’s old village centre and features woodland paths, sweeping views of the Moselle and steep vineyards. These trails offer different highlights: the mountain trail passes through a vineyard and themed garden, while the Rotschwänzchen Route is a circular walk of roughly five kilometres with play stops along the way.

Riesling break and wine festival

The wine culture also has many facets. At the Riesling-Rast (Riesling Break), Moselle-style tapas are served with Riesling, Riesling grape juice and water, alongside small regional treats from the vintner’s kitchen, prepared with seasonal and local ingredients. The “Harley & Wein Ürzig” wine festival has been bringing together Moselle wine and Harley-Davidson for over 20 years. A break with regional food and drinks and a wine festival featuring Harley-Davidson offer different ways to experience the local wine culture.

Cycling and regional travel planning

The area around Ürzig offers cycling routes for trekking bikes, road bikes, mountain bikes and e-bikes. These include the 310-kilometre Moselle Cycle Route, which follows the German Moselle from Thionville in France to the Deutsches Eck in Koblenz. The different types of cycling offer another way to plan your stay alongside hiking.

Bernkastel-Wittlich across the wider travel region

The wider Bernkastel-Wittlich destination brings together the volcanic Eifel, the romantic Moselle Valley and the Hunsrück, rich in forests and meadows. The 816-metre-high Erbeskopf invites visitors to hike and offers a wide range of winter sports. This adds a regional perspective to your travel plans, where changing landscapes, hiking and winter sports complement the village and wine themes mentioned for Ürzig.

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