Zeltingen-Rachtig

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Located in the heart of the Mosel Valley in the Rhineland-Palatinate region of Germany, Zeltingen-Rachtig is a charming and picturesque destination for travelers seeking a taste of traditional German culture and stunning natural beauty. The town is known for its vineyards, which produce some of the finest Riesling wines in the country, making it a must-visit for wine enthusiasts.

Visitors to Zeltingen-Rachtig can explore the historic streets and timber-framed buildings of the town, which date back to the Middle Ages. The iconic Mosel River flows through the town, offering opportunities for scenic boat cruises and riverside walks. For those interested in history, the Roman wine press and the neo-Gothic parish church of St. Stephan are both worth a visit.

Wine tasting tours and cellar visits are popular activities in Zeltingen-Rachtig, allowing visitors to sample a variety of local wines and learn about the winemaking process from knowledgeable experts. The annual wine festivals, such as the "Zeltinger Weinbrunnenfest", offer a lively atmosphere with music, food, and of course, plenty of wine.

Outdoor enthusiasts can take advantage of the numerous hiking and cycling trails that wind through the surrounding vineyards and hillsides. The panoramic views of the Mosel Valley from the nearby Marienburg Castle are not to be missed, providing a stunning vantage point of the region's natural beauty.

Alternative names: Population: 2.2 thous.Area: 6.54 mi²Coordinates: 49°57'15"N, 7°0'43"E

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Zeltingen-Rachtig – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cusanusstift, Schloss Lieser, Schloss Veldenz, Brückentor.

3.7 miSE
Church, Museum
Cusanusstift, Bernkastel-Kues
96 min walk • The Cusanusstift is a historic building in Bernkastel-Kues, Germany. It was founded by Nicholas of Cusa in 1458. It contains a world-famous library and a wine museum. Manuscript 52 in its library contains the only complete copy of the Proverbia Grecorum.
2.6 miS
Forts and castles, Art Nouveau architecture
Schloss Lieser, Lieser
66 min walk • Schloss Lieser in the Mosel valley nearby Bernkastel-Kues is one of the most striking buildings within the village of Lieser, Germany. The building currently houses a 49-room Autograph Hotel, called Schloss Lieser, Autograph Collection.
5 miS
Forts and castles
Schloss Veldenz
128 min walk • Schloss Veldenz, a hidden gem nestled in the picturesque hills of the Moselle region in Germany, stands as a testament to the country's rich medieval history. This ancient castle, whose origins date back to the 12th century, was the ancestral seat of the Counts of...
4.6 miE
Tower
Brückentor, Traben-Trarbach
118 min walk • The bridge gate of Traben-Trarbach on the Moselle is the town's landmark and stands on the southern bank of the Moselle bridge there. Built as a decorative bridge closure according to plans by Bruno Möhring, it has housed a café-restaurant since...
4.5 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Monzeler Hüttenkopf
114 min walk • The Monzeler Hüttenkopf, also just Hüttenkopf, at 423.4 m above sea level, is the second highest point of the Moselle Hills. It lies within the municipality of Osann-Monzel in the German county of Bernkastel-Wittlich.
2.5 miS
Church
St. Peter's Church, Lieser
65 min walk • The Catholic parish church of St. Peter in Lieser, a wine village on the Middle Moselle, is a cross-vaulted hall building dating from 1782. The south-facing unrendered tower was rebuilt by 1861 after a devastating fire on May 25, 1860, in which the...
3.2 miS
Church
Simultankirche St. Remigius, Brauneberg
83 min walk • The Simultaneous Church in Brauneberg is a Baroque hall church, built as a simultaneous church from 1775 to 1777. In 1956, a wall was built between the nave and the choir to allow simultaneous services of both denominations.
4.4 miE
49°56'59"N • 7°6'38"E
Buddha-Museum, Traben-Trarbach
113 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
3.4 miS
Winery, Wine tours
Weingut Fritz Haag, Brauneberg
87 min walk • Weingut Fritz Haag is a German wine grower and producer based in Brauneberg, in the wine-growing region of Mosel, Germany.
2.7 miSE
Winery, Wine tours
Willi Schaefer, Graach an der Mosel
69 min walk • Willi Schaefer is a German wine grower and producer based in Graach, in the wine-growing region of Mosel, Germany.
3.3 miSE
49°55'25"N • 7°4'11"E
Weingut Dr. Loosen, Bernkastel-Kues
85 min walk • Winery