Erbeskopf

Erbeskopf is a mountain summit rising to 816 meters, making it the highest point in Rhineland-Palatinate. The landscape around the peak features extensive forests with marked hiking trails available throughout the area.

Archaeological discoveries around the mountain reveal that humans settled in the Hunsrück region during prehistoric times. This long history of habitation has shaped the character of the area over thousands of years.

The mountain sits where three different regions meet: the volcanic Eifel, the wine country of the Mosel Valley, and the forested Hunsrück. On clear days, visitors standing at the summit can see across all three landscapes at once.

Multiple hiking trails lead to and around the summit, with winter sports facilities available in the region. A viewing tower at the peak helps visitors navigate the terrain and offers far-reaching views across the surrounding valleys and forests.

At the peak sits the Hunsrückhaus, an information center displaying exhibitions about local forests and moors. The facility also monitors the region's air quality and makes this data accessible to visitors.

Location: Bernkastel-Wittlich

Elevation above the sea: 816.32 m

GPS coordinates: 49.72948,7.08899

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:01