# Cochem chairlift to the Pinner Kreuz viewpoint

What to do en Moselle Valley · Moselle Valley

Fuente: https://www.geocalia.com/en/germany/rhineland-palatinate/moselle-valley/things-to-do/cochem-chairlift · Revisado: 2026-11-12

- Desde: 7.9 € per person
- Duración: 1 h
- Temporada: Spring to mid-November; 2027 timetable not yet published
- Para quién: All ages; small dogs, ask beforehand

Chairlift from the centre of Cochem to the Pinner Kreuz, a viewpoint with the castle and the meander in front of you. Return, €7.90; children, €3.90.

What it is
The Cochem chairlift leaves from the town itself, on Endertstraße, and climbs the slope opposite the castle to the Pinner Kreuz, a cross with a viewpoint over the valley. From the top you see the Reichsburg on its hill, the old town, the bridges and the Moselle meander with its vines. It is the easiest way to understand the place without walking uphill.
There are open double chairs and chairs with a hood, which give some protection if it rains or is cold. You can go up and down by chairlift, or go up by chairlift and walk down the paths among the vines.
How much it costs
The rates the company publishes are, for over-14s, €5.90 one way and €7.90 return; for children aged 4 to 14, €2.90 and €3.90. The family return ticket, for parents with two to four children, costs €20. It is sold only as a return.
When it runs
In 2026 it was open from spring to mid-November, with hours by period: from 10:00 to 18:00 until 10 July; from 9:30 to 18:30 from 11 July to 30 August; from 10:00 to 18:00 until 4 October; and then closing earlier each time, until 16:00 at the end of October. From 2 to 15 November 2026 it runs from 11:00 to 16:00. In rain the hours may be shortened. The 2027 timetable is not yet published; check its website before you go.
With children and with a dog
For children it is an attraction in itself: the chairs pass over gardens and vines. Under-4s do not appear in the price table. As for dogs, the company does not take those that stand 30 cm or more at the withers; for small ones, ask beforehand, because it does not say.
At the top
At the upper station there is room to stay a while looking out. From there paths lead along the slope; if you walk down, wear comfortable footwear, because the paths are steep among the vines.

## Cómo llegar y contacto

- Coordenadas: 50.1501, 7.1616

## Cerca de aquí

- [Rathaus Café Rünz](https://www.geocalia.com/en/germany/rhineland-palatinate/moselle-valley/where-to-eat/rathaus-cafe-runz), a 577 m
- [Hotel Lohspeicher](https://www.geocalia.com/en/germany/rhineland-palatinate/moselle-valley/where-to-stay/lohspeicher), a 579 m
- [Boat from Cochem to Beilstein through the Fankel lock](https://www.geocalia.com/en/germany/rhineland-palatinate/moselle-valley/things-to-do/cochem-to-beilstein-boat), a 683 m
- [Cochem Youth Hostel (Moseltal-Jugendherberge)](https://www.geocalia.com/en/germany/rhineland-palatinate/moselle-valley/where-to-stay/cochem-youth-hostel), a 852 m
- [Guided tour of Cochem's Reichsburg](https://www.geocalia.com/en/germany/rhineland-palatinate/moselle-valley/things-to-do/cochem-reichsburg), a 962 m
- [Mosel Camping Cochem](https://www.geocalia.com/en/germany/rhineland-palatinate/moselle-valley/where-to-stay/mosel-camping-cochem), a 1.4 km
- [Calmont Klettersteig between Eller and Bremm](https://www.geocalia.com/en/germany/rhineland-palatinate/moselle-valley/things-to-do/calmont-klettersteig), a 6.0 km
- [Hotel Haus Lipmann](https://www.geocalia.com/en/germany/rhineland-palatinate/moselle-valley/where-to-eat/haus-lipmann), a 7.1 km

## Consejos

### Go after the castle
With the Reichsburg already seen inside, from the Pinner Kreuz you understand it whole.

### Go up in good light
In the afternoon the sun falls on the castle and the old town from this side of the valley.

### Bring a coat outside summer
On the open chair you feel the wind of the valley.

## Preguntas frecuentes

### How much does the Cochem chairlift cost?
Return, €7.90 for over-14s and €3.90 for children aged 4 to 14. There is a €20 family ticket.

### Can you go up with a dog?
Dogs of 30 cm or more at the withers are not taken up. For small dogs, ask beforehand.

### Does it run in winter?
In 2026 it ran until 15 November. Out of season, no.

Destino: [Moselle Valley](https://www.geocalia.com/en/germany/rhineland-palatinate/moselle-valley.md)