Cochem-Zell, Administrative district in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.
Description
Cochem-Zell is an administrative district in Rhineland-Palatinate that spans three different landscapes: the Moselle valley with its vineyard terraces, the hills of the Hunsrück, and the rolling countryside of the Eifel. The district contains roughly 90 municipalities organized into four collective administrative units.
History
The district was established in 1816 under Prussian rule but gained its current structure in 1969 when the Zell and Cochem districts merged. This consolidation created a larger administrative unit to manage regional affairs more efficiently.
Culture
The coat of arms symbols reflect different historical rulers: a cross from Trier bishops, a hunting horn from Beilstein, and a lion from the Palatinate. You can spot these emblems on public buildings and in town centers throughout the area.
Practical
The area is best explored from local town centers, with Cochem being particularly accessible and serving as a good starting point. Visitors should know that rural areas and smaller villages may have different opening hours and limited services outside main centers.
Did you know?
The Höchstberg mountain rises to 616 meters and marks the highest point in the district, giving the area a natural geographic anchor despite its diverse landscapes. The summit is accessible from several hiking trails and offers wide views across the surrounding countryside.
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Eltz Castle
12.5 km
Geierlay
15 km
Hochmosel Bridge
25.5 km
Staffelter Hof
22.5 km
Bundesbank bunker
2 km
Fortress Mont Royal
23.2 km
Kaiser-Wilhelm-Tunnel
4.7 km
Trutzeltz Castle
12.5 km
Marienburg
14.3 km
Pyrmont Castle
11.2 km
Metternich Castle
8.4 km
Haus Korbisch
9.5 km
Wild- und Freizeitpark Klotten
1.1 km
Park Eifel
16.9 km
Moselbrücke Bullay
13.7 km
Burg Arras
13.8 km
Maria Engelport Monastery
9.2 km
Winneburg
2.5 km
Bremmer Calmont
8.1 km
Burg Balduinseck
17.3 km
Georgskapelle
9.4 km
Kloster Stuben
8 km
Stiftskirche Münstermaifeld
16.2 km
Spingiersbach Monastery
17.6 km
Schwanenkirche Roes
9.4 km
Wall section of the Erdener Burgberg
23.1 km
Skagerrak-Brücke
2.5 km
Martberg
8.5 km
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