Holiday in Hunsrück

What makes Hunsrück special as a destination?

The Hunsrück is the underrated gem between the Moselle, Rhine, and Nahe – a low mountain range full of surprising superlatives and quiet natural beauty. For a long time, the Hunsrück was considered a rough, remote corner of Rhineland-Palatinate, but that is exactly what makes it appealing: untouched high plateaus, deep forests, breathtaking steep slopes to the surrounding river valleys, and a handful of attractions that can compete with Germany's most famous sights. The Geierlay suspension bridge was one of the longest suspension bridges in Germany at its opening and catapulted the Hunsrück into tourist consciousness. Spanning 360 meters, it hovers 100 meters above the Mörsdorfer Bachtal – an adrenaline kick in the middle of the forest. The Traumschleifen trail leading there makes the hike a complete experience. The Saar-Hunsrück Trail, one of the best-rated long-distance hiking trails in Germany, stretches over 410 kilometers through the most beautiful landscapes of the region. The Traumschleifen, premium circular hiking trails that branch off from the trail, regularly rank among the best-rated hiking paths in Europe. The combination of high plateaus, steep slopes to the Moselle and Rhine, and deep forests creates an addictive variety. Idar-Oberstein, the gemstone city, surprises with its rock-hewn church and the German Gemstone Museum. Here, gemstones have been cut for centuries – a tradition that is still alive today. At the edge of the Hunsrück lies Frankfurt-Hahn Airport, which surprisingly connects the region well. The Moselle and Rhine valleys on both sides of the Hunsrück offer top-quality wine, picturesque half-timbered villages, and castles at every river bend. A holiday in the Hunsrück combines hiking on lonely heights with wine enjoyment in the valleys – and at prices that are hard to find elsewhere.