Bekond Between Vineyards and History

Bekond lies in a landscape of fields and vineyards stretching across the hills of the Moselle Valley to the Eifel foothills. The village combines a rural setting with bookable wine and fruit brandy tastings, forest trails on Hummelsberg and a festival dedicated to potatoes. Bekond therefore offers a range of ways to spend time between nature, regional delights and local history.

Tastings and a festival with a theme of its own

Some winegrowers in Bekond offer bookable wine and fruit brandy tastings. A combined wine and schnapps tasting is called “Hutgespräch” and takes place in an old vaulted cellar. If you would like to attend, check the booking details in advance, as they may change.

The recurring Krumpernfest, celebrated since 1980, is also part of the local character. The potato takes centre stage; the festival also supports small farmers in the potato’s homeland. This focus sets the festival apart from a tasting and places a tradition of its own in the spotlight. If the Krumpernfest is the reason for your trip, check the specific event dates and programme for that year.

Around Hummelsberg

Hiking and Nordic walking routes follow signposted trails through the forests around Hummelsberg. Along the way, there are views towards the Moselle Valley, the Eifel and the Hunsrück. There are also longer, traffic-free options for day hikes. This gives you different ways to explore the landscape on foot, without requiring every route to be the same length or have the same character. Before setting out, check locally whether the routes are available and how they are signposted.

Castle, church and chapel

Bekond Castle was originally a moated castle and was first mentioned in 1653. From 1709, it was rebuilt as a Baroque palace with an orangery. St. Clement’s Parish Church dates from 1827/28, and St. Roch’s Chapel from the 19th century. Together, the three buildings offer a glimpse into different chapters of Bekond’s local history: from the former moated castle and its Baroque reconstruction to the buildings of the 19th century.

More to explore in the wider Trier-Saarburg destination

Viez is also one of the regional themes in the wider Trier-Saarburg destination. Along the Viez Road, fruit growers, fine fruit distillers, farmers, hoteliers and restaurateurs share information, regional recipes and experiences related to Viez. There is also an extensive network of cycling and hiking trails along the Viez Road. These add further topics to Bekond’s local offerings that you can include when planning a broader trip.

One specific option is the Tälchen Tour: designated as a moderately difficult circular route, it starts and ends in Konz and is 37.28 kilometres long. The estimated duration is around 2 hours and 45 minutes. The route leads to the Wiltinger Saarbogen nature reserve and also recommends a detour to the waterfall in Saarburg’s old town. Its starting point, finish, distance and stated duration make it easier to gauge how much time to allow when planning.

Roman history can also be found at several locations in the wider Trier-Saarburg destination. In Tawern, the Roman roadside settlement of Tabernae is considered the origin of the village. It was established shortly before the start of the Common Era on the Roman main road from the Moselle via Metz to Rome. An authentic model of Tabernae at a scale of 1:75 is on display in the pavilion; the forest is also home to Tawern’s large reconstructed temple complex. The free ARGO app lets you view the temple complex on site in its original size and as a 360-degree augmented reality display.

Part of a roughly 4-metre-high cold-water pool from the Roman imperial palace remains in Konz. From the palace’s former terrace, you can look out over the Moselle and Saar rivers and the surrounding hills. The Roman theatre at Kastel-Staadt is accompanied by a 2.5-kilometre archaeological discovery trail. Freudenburg Castle Ruins date back to a castle built in the 14th century to control the military road between Trier and Metz.

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