The starting point for the themed trail is the St. Hilarius Church in Mörel-Filet. Walk along the village street, following the village stream, to the mountainside end of the village. There, follow the path branching off to the left. The themed trail leads past walls of terraced fields to an impressively old stand of sweet chestnut trees. Chestnut cultivation has a long tradition in the area. The first mentions appear under the name «Chesteholz» as early as 1279. At that time, chestnut trees were planted to secure food supply for the poor population. In 2003, the citizens of Mörel-Filet decided to recultivate the old Kastanienselve Salzgäb, replant it, and designate it as a forest reserve. Information boards along the trail provide insights into the significance of the Kastanienselve from an agricultural and ecological perspective and explain the recultivation project. The return path to the village center follows the same route or the wider hiking trail.
Please note that the chestnut trees in the Kastanienselva are privately owned. For this reason, collecting chestnuts is not permitted.
