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| Monreal | ||
| federal state | Rhineland-Palatinate | |
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| Residents | 763 (2019) | |
| height | 300 m | |
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Monreal is a city in Maifeld not far from Mayen, in Rhineland-Palatinate
background
Monreal was a Franconian settlement based on the Roman model and was first mentioned in a document in 1008.
getting there
See also article in the neighboring village Mayen
By train and bus
- Monreal is on the railway line RB 23 the Lahn-Eifel Railway (Limburg (Lahn) - Diez - Bad Ems - Niederlahnstein - Koblenz - And afterwards - Mendig - Kaisersesch. The line is operated every hour according to the Rhineland-Palatinate cycle, the tariff of the Verkehrsverbund Rhein-Mosel (VRM) applies.
- Out Gerolstein you are Mon-Fri. faster with the regional bus with a change in Ulmen; on weekends in the season drives on the track Gerolstein-Kaisersesch die Vulkaneifel Railway (Private special train service, special ticket required, available from the conductor on the trains, bicycles must be reserved; information at: Tel .: 06591/94998710).
In the street
The A48 (Koblenz-Trier) runs about 10 km from Monreal, and it is also easy to reach from the A61.
By bicycle
- From Middle Rhine coming, you can go up Mayen follow the Nettetal. However, steep gradients are to be expected on the rest of the route (4 km). The route from And afterwards is about 30 km long.
- The Moselle valley is about 20 km away, even there you have to expect steep gradients in both directions.
mobility
The place can easily be explored on foot. Crossing the old town takes only 5 minutes. The walk from the old town to the train station takes about 10-15 minutes. You can get lost in the winding streets, but you can always find your way around quickly.
Tourist Attractions
- medieval cityscape
- Catholic Trinity Church, 15th century
- Löwenburg
- Philippsburg
activities
Monreal is an excellent starting point for hikes. 7 signposted circular hiking trails totaling 120 km start and end here. You can order a travel guide for 6 euros on the website of the local community (link).
shop
There are a few shops in town, including a bakery and a bookstore. Some local artists sell jewelry and decorative items. There is a Volksbank ATM. The closest supermarkets are in 5 km away Mayen.
- On the road in the direction of Kaisersesch there is a farm with a small shop that is open 7 days a week. There you will find fresh fruit and vegetables, flowers, jams, liqueurs and decorative items.
kitchen
- There is an Italian restaurant in the center of the village.
- 1 Café Arenz at the Malerwinkel, Marktplatz 4, 56729 Monreal. Tel.: (0)2651 4013005, Email: [email protected]. Beautifully designed, here you can see the effort that went into decorating this cafe. The tarte flambée are recommended, also the sweet ones.Open: Wed, Fri, Sat 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., Sun public holidays 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
- 2 Signal box, Bahnhofstrasse 58, 56729 Monreal. Tel.: (0)2651 77767. The Stellwerk offers excellent regional cuisine. In the evening you should definitely reserve a table as it is usually very crowded.Open: Wed - Sat from 6 p.m., Sun 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. from 6 p.m.
accommodation
- 1 Naima Grasso - Hotel-Ristorante - House Löwenburg, Bahnhofstrasse 1, 56729 Monreal. Tel.: (0)2651 71701, Email: [email protected]. Open: Summer: Mon - Sun 11.30 a.m. - 11.30 p.m., Tuesdays are closed; Winter: Mon - Sun 11.30 a.m. - 2.30 p.m. 4.30 p.m. - 11 p.m., Tuesdays are closed.
health
Practical advice
In the city center there are many city maps, as well as plans of the circular hiking trails. However, due to the size, you can't really get lost here.
literature
- The Eifel thriller The bull and the country egg of the SWR plays in Monreal.
Web links
- http://www.monreal-eifel.de - Monreal official website
