Haserich: Forest Trails, Parish Route and History

Haserich lies at an elevation of around 440 metres above sea level in the source basin of the Flaumbach. A high forest covering around 140 hectares surrounds the farmland in a semicircle extending from north to south. This brings open fields and forest together in the landscape.

Forest Trails and Hiking Routes

There are well-maintained roads as well as field and forest tracks around Haserich, which can be used for cycling. You can also explore these routes on foot. There are numerous benches where you can rest in the hiking and cycling area.

Haserich is part of the parish hiking route around Blankenrath. The circular trail, approximately 20 kilometres long, connects Haserich with Reidenhausen, Panzweiler, Walhausen, Schauren and Hesweiler. If you prefer a shorter route, you can choose from twelve sections ranging from 2 to 20 kilometres. The route links parish churches and village chapels, reflecting the historical significance of the parish as a church catchment area. Check local trail conditions before setting out.

The Celtic Trail and Traces of the Past

The Nahe-Moselle Celtic Trail runs from Kirn via Kirchberg to Treis-Karden; near Haserich, it branches off towards Senheim. Large sections of the route follow tracks laid out by the Celts and later adopted and extended by the Romans. A hill near the Celtic Trail offers a view over the site of a former Roman roadside village.

Haserich is considered a place with a history dating back around 4,000 years. Archaeological finds from Haserich include a coffin containing a lance tip. A Roman head found in the fields is also part of the village coat of arms.

St Michael’s Chapel

The small chapel next to the community centre was built in 1932 and dedicated to Saint Michael. The Pietà was repainted during renovations in 1974. The chapel can be viewed from the outside at any time. Its steel bell was probably cast in 1946 at the Brockscheid bell foundry in the Eifel.

Getting Around Locally

Blankenrath is about one kilometre from Haserich and offers shops, medical services, a pharmacy, banks and a petrol station. Shops and services may change. Blankenrath is also a starting point for the parish hiking route.

Bus routes 722 and 750 connect Bullay station or Lindenplatz in Zell (Mosel) with Blankenrath. Check the current timetable before travelling, as bus routes and times may change.

There are four holiday apartments or holiday homes in Haserich; this number may change over time.

Cochem-Zell: More Regional Highlights

In the wider Cochem-Zell destination, culture and nature also make their mark. The medieval Imperial Castle of Cochem was restored and rebuilt in the 19th century by Louis Ravené in the neo-Gothic style as part of the Romantic revival of castles. Rooms open to visitors include the Knights’ Hall, dining room, hunting room and ladies’ chamber. Jungferweiher is an important breeding and resting area for numerous bird species, especially during spring and autumn migration.

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