Etgert is best understood through its local history and the hiking connections around Massingsmühle. Its coat of arms brings together two references: the red lion represents the Wild- and Rhinegraves; the oak leaves refer to an old oak tree at the village entrance and to the oak forests around the open fields. When looking for a holiday apartment in Etgert, you can decide whether local history or hiking connections should be the focus of your travel plans.

Local history and coat-of-arms symbols

Etgert has belonged to the Mark Thalfang since the 12th century. The coat-of-arms symbols refer to different themes: the lion represents the Wild- and Rhinegraves, while the oak leaves recall both the old oak tree at the village entrance and the oak forests surrounding the open fields.

The Etgertersägemühle, a listed cultural monument, lies north of Etgert. Together with the motifs in the coat of arms, it provides another historical point of reference for learning about the village.

Massingsmühle and hiking connections

Massingsmühle is known as a campsite in a naturally beautiful Hunsrück valley, crossed by a rushing mountain stream. The Etgert circular trail starts directly at Massingsmühle. Other nearby hiking and nature attractions include the Saar-Hunsrück-Steig premium hiking trail, the Hölzbach Gorge and the Ausonius circular trail.

This distinction is useful when planning your hikes: the Etgert circular trail has a direct connection to Massingsmühle; the other places and trails mentioned are additional hiking and nature attractions in the surrounding area. Check the trail conditions locally before setting off.

The route there can also be described precisely. Massingsmühle is about one kilometre from the Hunsrückhöhenstraße B 327. The visitor access road from the B 327 is approximately 1.1 kilometres long. The campsite is not reached by driving through the village of Etgert. As the access route may change, check it before your arrival.

Bernkastel-Wittlich as the wider setting

The wider travel destination of Bernkastel-Wittlich brings together the volcanic Eifel, the Moselle Valley and the Hunsrück, with its forests and meadows. Featured activities include swimming, cycling, hiking, water skiing, hang gliding and winter sports. A prominent landmark is the 816-metre-high Erbeskopf: it invites visitors to hike and offers a wide range of winter sports.

At the Erbeskopf, the National Park Gate provides information about nature and the environment. Its interactive multimedia exhibition focuses on forests and moors. This nature and environmental information complements the activities available in the wider travel destination.

Another regional highlight is the Pilgrimage Church of Maria Heimsuchung in Klausen. It was consecrated in 1502, and Klausen continues to be a destination for pilgrims every year. When planning your trip, you can distinguish Etgert’s own local history and the hiking connections at Massingsmühle from other destinations in the wider Bernkastel-Wittlich area.

Discover more destinations

Discover more destinations: Horath, Malborn, Breit, Gräfendhron, Merschbach, Berglicht, Lückenburg, Dhronecken.

To the overview of the wider travel destination: Thalfang Am Erbeskopf.