Cochemer Sesselbahn

The Cochemer Sesselbahn is a chairlift system in Cochem that carries visitors from the valley station near the town center up to the Pinnerkreuz viewpoint. The journey takes about ten minutes and climbs through a steep landscape of vineyards and forested hillside.

The chairlift was built in 1951 as one of the earliest mountain transport systems in the Moselle valley region. It has served generations of visitors seeking easier access to the elevated viewpoint.

The chairlift offers views of the terraced vineyards that shape the Moselle region's identity, making the work of local winemakers visible from above. This vantage point connects visitors to a landscape that has been cultivated by hand for centuries.

The lift operates year-round with regular departures from the valley station conveniently near the town center. Wear sturdy shoes for your visit, as the paths at the top can be steep and slippery, especially after rain.

The chairlift climb offers views of the Reichsburg Cochem, a medieval castle that dominates the opposite hillside from a vantage point few visitors experience from ground level. This perspective reveals the fortress in a way that ground-based sightseeing cannot match.

Location: Cochem

GPS coordinates: 50.15150,7.16191

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:00