Faid brings together church history, older architectural styles and trails through forest and valley. Two questions make the place easy to explore: What traces tell the story of its history, and which hiking options lead out into the landscape? There are concrete starting points for both topics, from St. Stephen’s Church and dated buildings to the signposted trail network and the hike through the Wild Endert Valley.
Church and Church History
The parish church of St. Stephen was built in 1750 and is dedicated to Saint Stephen. An early church-related date falls much earlier: a foundation for an early Mass was established in Faid in 1470. Faid was elevated to parish status in 1798. There are 328 years between the foundation and the elevation; the church, built in 1750, falls between these two historical dates. The church is open all day, Monday through Sunday. Check visiting hours before your visit.
Grave Crosses and Historic Architectural Styles
Faid has eight grave crosses dating from the 17th and 18th centuries. There is also a sandstone cross in the cemetery, dated 1847. While the eight grave crosses span two centuries, a single year is given for the sandstone cross.
The residential buildings also show different date ranges. The Quereinhaus at Dorfstraße 21 is a half-timbered building, partly built using solid construction, and dated 1750. Faid’s historic buildings also include the Quereinhaus at Stiergass 1, a plastered half-timbered building from the 18th or 19th century. The two houses differ both in their described construction and in the precision of their dates: one has a specific year, while the other is assigned a period spanning two possible centuries.
Hiking Between the Heights and the Valley
For nature and exercise, Faid has a signposted network of forest trails and hiking paths with benches for resting. Panoramic views from the surrounding heights take in the old Bohnert Kumb washing place and the Endert Valley. Faid is also a starting point for hikes towards the Moselle Valley through the Wild Endert Valley. This hike follows rocky trails and several footbridges, passing mills that are once again partly inhabited.
These offer two distinct perspectives on the landscape: from the heights, Bohnert Kumb and the Endert Valley are part of the panorama; on the valley hike, rocks, footbridges and mills shape the route. This gives you concrete points of reference when deciding which hiking experiences to prioritize during your stay.
In the wider Cochem-Zell destination
In the wider Cochem-Zell destination, regional activities include cycling along the river, hiking on vineyard trails and boat trips through the Moselle landscape. Cochem’s medieval Imperial Castle was restored and rebuilt in the Neo-Gothic style by Louis Ravené in the 19th century as part of the Romantic castle revival. Rooms open to visitors include the Knights’ Hall, dining hall, hunting room and ladies’ chamber.
Many tourist attractions in Cochem-Zell are well connected to the public transport network. The visitor program published in July 2025 lists the relevant bus or train service for each attraction. Check the specific connection before you travel, as routes may change.
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