From the starting point at Monreal train station, the Karbachtalweg trail first leads through the historic town center and then steeply uphill below the Löwenburg castle ruins. Here you can also take a detour to the castle ruins with a fantastic view over the picturesque half-timbered village of Monreal. The route continues along the "Trillbachtal" valley past the "Hirtenbergerhöfe" settlement to the highest point at Reudelsterz. From there, the "Karbachtalweg" leads back down through the picturesque "Karbachtal" valley and further along the Elzbach stream back to the starting point.

The total length of the trail is around 8 kilometers with a walking time of around 2 hours.

There are several places to stop for refreshments at the start and end of the route in Monreal.

The two circular hiking trails Karbachtalweg and Wiesbachtalweg can be easily combined by taking the local hiking trail no. 3, which climbs slightly from the Karbachtalweg, runs parallel to the Karbach on the other side of the Karbachtalweg, and from the village of Weiler leads past the Weilerbach downhill into the Elz valley.

This extends the walking time by approx. 45 minutes.

Please download the gpx track and the map of the trail in advance, as the signposting can be patchy in some areas.

We recommend using the Tour Planner Rhineland-Palatinate app to navigate using the gpx track.

After downloading the app and clicking on this link, the correct route will automatically open in the app. By tapping on "Download" at the bottom left of the app display, you can navigate the route even without network reception.

Only stay on the marked paths.

Especially in the fall, be aware that leaves lying on the ground can hide bumps, roots, etc. on the path.