The WeinWetterWeg follows a large loop through Hatzenport, via Rabenlay and on to several named destinations. A herb garden, wine tastings and a cultural series offer additional points of interest for your stay. You can shape your time in Hatzenport around trails, landscapes, plants or culture.
Trails and routes in Hatzenport
The WeinWetterWeg is part of the Mosel.Erlebnis.Route. Its loop leads through Hatzenport, via Rabenlay to Löf and then southeast towards Bischofstein Castle and Lasserg. A section of the Moselsteig stage also runs through Hatzenport, sharing its route with the Traumpfad and the WeinWetterWeg. The Traumpfad Hatzenporter Laysteig is a circular trail that starts at Hatzenport railway station.
These features offer a practical basis for choosing a trail: the WeinWetterWeg is described as a large loop with several named destinations, while the Traumpfad is a circular trail starting at the railway station. The shared section of the three routes is another point of reference in Hatzenport. Rabenlay connects two of the named landmarks: the WeinWetterWeg passes over it, and from the viewpoint you can see Hatzenport, the steep vineyards and the Moselle Valley.
Rabenlay and the herb garden
Rabenlay viewpoint combines views of the village with a panorama of the steep vineyards and the Moselle Valley. There is a shelter, a barbecue area and reclining benches. Check the local conditions for using these facilities before your visit. This makes the viewpoint not only a stop on the WeinWetterWeg, but also a place with several options for spending time.
The herb garden at St. John’s Church offers a different focus. Medicinal herbs, Mediterranean culinary plants, flowering shrubs, historic roses and wild roses grow there. Species found growing wild in the vineyards include dittany, blue lettuce and stemless lilies. The selection ranges from herbs and spices to roses and species that also grow wild in the vineyards. Visitors interested in plants will find a distinct perspective here, alongside the wide landscape views from Rabenlay.
Wine and culture
The winemakers of Hatzenport offer wine tastings. Check current arrangements directly with the winemakers. The Hatzenport Summer Solstice is another recurring date to note: the cultural series organised by the Hatzenport Tourism and Local History Association takes place every year in June. Its motto is “Art & Culture, Cuisine & Cellar”. If you would like to plan your trip around the series, check the specific dates for your chosen year.
Theatre also has a historical presence in Hatzenport: performances were already being staged here around 1899/1900. Today, the theatre group is trying to continue this tradition. These details link the town’s early theatrical history with the group’s present-day efforts to preserve the tradition.
Cultural topics in the wider destination of Mayen-Koblenz
The wider destination of Mayen-Koblenz has further cultural and historical points of interest. Genoveva Castle was built in 1280 by Heinrich von Finstingen, Archbishop of Trier. Sayner Hütte is an anchor point on the European Route of Industrial Heritage and the only monument in Rhineland-Palatinate to receive this distinction. These two examples complement Hatzenport’s own historical and cultural points of interest with aspects of the wider destination.
Discover more destinations: Waldesch, Niederfell, Münstermaifeld, Volkesfeld, Mülheim-Kärlich, Nörtershausen, Brodenbach, Kirchwald.
View the wider travel overview: Mayen-Koblenz.
