Dohr lies in a hollow on the Eifel plateau and is bordered by the Ellerbach stream. Established cycling and hiking trails run around the village, leading towards the Ellerbach and Moselle valleys and towards the golf park on the heights above Ediger-Eller. If you are looking for a holiday apartment, you can plan your trip on two scales: around the trails and history in the village, or around other destinations in the wider Cochem-Zell region.
Trails and access
Dohr can be reached via the B 259 and K 18 roads. The local trails and village history give your stay a clear focus; for additional excursions, you can also explore the wider Cochem-Zell region.
The church and village life in the past
A chapel in Dohr was first mentioned around 1475 as a branch of the Cochem parish. The chapel in Dohor was destroyed in 1720. The church tower was destroyed in 1852 and rebuilt in 1853. St. Nicholas Church underwent an extensive restoration in 1964; three new bells were also acquired for the church that year.
As of 16 August 2026, St. Nicholas Church is open during the day from Monday to Sunday. Local arrangements may change, so check opening times before your visit. The former Dohr bakehouse stood directly in front of the church and had two ovens. On the evening before baking day, villagers drew lots to decide the order in which they would use the bakehouse. It also served as a place to meet and communicate; together, the bakehouse and church formed the village centre.
Coat of arms and mill history
Dohr’s coat of arms features a stylised Celtic wall, recalling the Celtic origin of the village’s name. The black floral ornament comes from the chalice of the branch church and refers to the village’s former affiliation with the Cochem parish. History can also be traced in the Ellerbach valley: the Dohr Mill ceased operations in 1927, and its ruins are still standing.
In the wider Cochem-Zell region
The Cochem holiday region stretches from Bremm on the Calmont to Moselkern at the foot of Eltz Castle. Activities there include cycling along the Moselle, walking along kilometres of vineyard paths with views of ruins, castles and the river, and boat trips. For longer hikes, the Moselsteig offers another scale: it is 365 kilometres long and divided into 24 stages between Perl and Koblenz. Five stages, each with its own character, can be explored in the Cochem holiday region.
Culture and travel information are also part of this regional overview. The medieval Reichsburg Cochem was restored and rebuilt in the neo-Gothic style in the 19th century by Louis Ravené, as part of the Romantic revival of castles. Visitors can explore rooms including the Knights’ Hall, dining room, hunting room and ladies’ chamber. Many tourist attractions in Cochem-Zell are well connected to the public transport network; the visitor programme published in July 2025 lists the relevant bus or train services for each attraction. Check the connections for your travel date, as specific routes may change.
Discover more destinations: Bruttig-Fankel, Ernst, Valwig, Bremm, Beilstein, Faid, Briedern, Nehren
Go to the wider travel overview: Cochem.
