Reidenhausen is situated on a ridge in the northern Hunsrück. The Thonhügel and the branch church add specific cultural and historical points of interest; the Geierlay suspension rope bridge and the Burgherrenweg in Mastershausen are also considered excursion destinations that can be reached on foot. When choosing a holiday apartment, you can decide whether landscapes, history or excursions should be the main focus of your trip.
Hunsrück Landscapes and the Thonhügel
Hiking highlights include the Hunsrück heights, forests, valleys and romantic streams. The Thonhügel is considered a former Celtic burial site and offers views across the Eifel, the Hunsrück and the Koblenz Rhine Basin. Here, a cultural and historical connection meets a sweeping view of the landscape. While Reidenhausen lies on a ridge in the northern Hunsrück, the view from the Thonhügel also extends beyond this landscape region.
Branch Church and Historic Furnishings
The branch church is dedicated to the Virgin Mary and was built in 1952 on the site of a chapel that was more than 300 years old. It preserves a 300-year-old tuff altar from the workshops of Maria Laach, a 350-year-old stone Pietà and a bell that is approximately 100 years old. These details distinguish the building itself from its older furnishings.
The furnishings themselves also span different periods: at 350 years old, the stone Pietà is older than the 300-year-old altar, while the bell, at approximately 100 years old, is considerably younger. Visitors interested in local history will find several specific objects and details about their ages, rather than just a single construction date.
Walking Excursions: Geierlay and the Burgherrenweg
The Geierlay suspension rope bridge and the Burgherrenweg in Mastershausen are considered excursion destinations that can easily be reached on foot from Reidenhausen. The two destinations are different in nature: a named trail stands alongside a suspension rope bridge with clearly specified dimensions. The Geierlay is 360 metres long and stands 100 metres above the Mörsdorfer Bachtal. It is located between Sosberg in the district of Cochem-Zell and Mörsdorf in the Rhein-Hunsrück district.
As conditions and access to trails can change, check the current situation before setting out. This lets you plan around the specific destinations without assuming that both call for the same kind of visit.
More Cultural Destinations in the Cochem-Zell Travel Region
In the Cochem-Zell travel region, Reichsburg Cochem is a distinctive cultural and historical highlight. The medieval castle was restored and rebuilt in the 19th century in the Neo-Gothic style by Louis Ravené as part of the Romantic revival of castles. Rooms open to visitors include the Knights’ Hall, dining room, hunting room and bower.
Reichsburg Castle and the branch church in Reidenhausen offer different points of focus: the church highlights historic furnishings and their ages, while the castle’s appeal lies in its medieval history and its 19th-century Neo-Gothic reconstruction. These are two distinct ways to explore the cultural history of the Cochem-Zell travel region.
Public Transport Information for Destinations in Cochem-Zell
Many tourist destinations in Cochem-Zell are well connected to the public transport network. A visitor programme published in July 2025 lists the relevant bus or train line for each destination. Check the current connection for your specific destination, as individual lines may change.
Discover more destinations: Liesenich, Pünderich, Peterswald-Löffelscheid, Tellig, Briedel, Bullay, Alf, Neef
For the overview of the wider travel region: Zell.
