Longkamp lies on the heights above the Moselle and stretches across a long plateau in the Hunsrück. It covers 1,150 hectares; more than 87 percent consists of woodland, arable land and meadows. This landscape provides the setting for a stay where hiking trails and local history go hand in hand.

Hiking between the Mill Valley and the ridges

Longkamp has an extensive network of local hiking trails; cycling and mountain biking are also leisure options. Three circular routes start in the town center. The Mill Trail runs through Longkamp’s mill valley along the Trabener Bach and passes seven historic mills. The 11.5-kilometer route links beech forest, open fields and views toward the Eifel. There are shady resting places at Kaisergarten; the trail also offers a viewpoint over the Kautenbach Valley.

Other trails offer their own distinctive landscapes. The Hubertus Trail passes through fields, meadows and pastures, with short stretches of woodland in between. The Tiefenbach Tour follows the Tiefenbach Valley, where the stream cuts through rocks between Longkamp and Bernkastel-Kues. Both the Mill Trail and the Tiefenbach Tour follow a stream: the first is defined by its mill valley and historic mills, while the second follows a rocky valley. The Hubertus Trail offers a contrast with its open fields and pastures.

Local history between mills and chapels

Longkamp was first mentioned in a document in 1030. The tradition of Roman settlement is linked to finds excavated in the Furtflörchen district in 1888 and 1889. Fifteen burial mounds in the Bistum district are also considered evidence of Roman settlement. These sites add archaeological traces to the written history of the town.

The local history museum is housed in a former mill room and mill building and preserves local traditions, history and customs. The Backes at the Barbaramühle local history museum can be rented for baking in the stone oven; check the arrangements in advance. The Mali House focuses on information about Africa, particularly Mali. Local cultural themes therefore range from the history of milling and customs to a look at Mali.

The chapels also reflect different historical periods. The wayside chapel at the southern entrance to the town dates to 1775 or 1776 and contains three sandstone reliefs depicting the Passion. The votive chapel was built in 1892/93 in honor of Our Lady of Sorrows and was often the destination of a May procession by candlelight.

A statue discovered around 1912 is 16.5 centimeters tall and can be seen at the Rhineland State Museum. If you plan to visit the museum specifically to see this piece, check in advance whether it is still on display.

Choosing Longkamp as a place to stay

If you are planning a stay that combines hiking with local cultural history, consider Longkamp when choosing where to stay. The trails offer a variety of landscapes, while the local history museum, chapels and archaeological traces complement the focus on nature with local history. This gives you a chance to decide before booking whether the mix suits your travel plans.

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