Immert Between Ridges and History
Immert lies within the Hermeskeil Basin, a natural subregion of the Hunsrück Highlands, on a ridge at an elevation of approximately 460 metres. The Hunsrückhöhenstraße (B 327) is a short distance away. The elevation places the village in its landscape; the ridge and the basin offer two different points of reference for its location.
The earliest documented historical mention of Immert is connected with a document from 1112 that refers to the Thalfang Mark. No older finds are recorded within the municipal area. Anyone interested in the village’s early history will find a specific point of reference here, along with a clear distinction between the historical mention and finds within the municipal area.
Natural Monument and Nearby Activities
An oak tree in Flur 8, Flurstück 4, is designated as a natural monument. The legal designation was changed from two oak trees to one. If you would like to visit the oak, check access locally. This makes the natural-monument oak a specific place to visit without implying that public access is guaranteed.
The Thalfang am Erbeskopf holiday area is nearby. Hiking on the Traumschleifen trails and mountain biking around the Erbeskopf are offered there. Check routes and facilities before your trip for these activities. This makes it possible to distinguish Immert’s own local history from the activities in the nearby holiday area when choosing the focus of your stay.
The Wider Travel Destination of Bernkastel-Wittlich
The volcanic Eifel, the romantic Moselle Valley, and the Hunsrück, rich in forests and meadows, meet in the wider travel destination of Bernkastel-Wittlich. The 816-metre-high Erbeskopf is a popular hiking destination and offers a variety of winter sports. At the Erbeskopf, the National Park Gate provides information about nature and the environment; its interactive multimedia exhibition focuses on forests and moors.
There are also different route details for hikes in the area. The Manderscheider Burgenstieg is a moderately difficult 5.4-kilometre circular route around the castles of Manderscheid; the stated duration is two hours. The Burgenklettersteig comprises three stages around the two castles of Manderscheid and is about four kilometres long in total, one kilometre of which is secured with cables. The details on duration, distance, and the cable-secured section help distinguish the features of each route.
Other regional destinations offer cultural highlights: the pilgrimage church of Maria Heimsuchung in Klausen was consecrated in 1502, and Klausen remains an annual destination for pilgrims. The Cusanus Birthplace in Kues is used as a museum and event space and has a permanent exhibition about Nicholas of Cusa. The Zylinderhaus showcases 90 years of German automotive history, along with more than 100 cars, motorcycles, and vans.
Wine is also part of the visitor offerings in the wider travel destination. The wine shop in the historic vaulted cellars of St. Nicholas Hospital offers tastings of wines from the Moselle, Saar, and Ruwer. Its selection includes 100 wines, from quality wines to ice wine.
Another option is the Maare-Mosel Cycle Route: it runs for 58.5 kilometres from Daun to Bernkastel-Kues along a disused railway line. A cycle bus takes cyclists on the route from Bernkastel-Kues back to the starting point; the return journey can be booked in advance. Check the current timetable when planning your trip.
Discover more destinations: Salmtal, Osann-Monzel, Kröv-Bausendorf, Flußbach, Reil, Bernkastel-Kues, Wittlich, Oberöfflingen.
View the wider travel overview: Bernkastel-Wittlich.
