Tourist Attractions in Mosel Valley Region
The beautiful river Mosel (French spelling Moselle) is one of the longest of the Rhine's tributaries (545km/339mi). It owes its name to the Romans (Mosella, the "Little Meuse"). It rises at the Col de Bussang in the southern Vosges (France), and between Perl and the junction with the Sauer at Oberbillig forms the natural frontier between Germany and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.
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Alf an der Mosel Bullay
Alf on the left bank and Bullay on the right bank (bridge and ferry) are the gateway to the region in the middle Mosel valley. 5km/3mi south is the Marienburg, with the ruins of a Premonstratensian monastery destroyed in 1806. From here there is a fine view of the 12km/7.5mi long loop in the Mosel known as the Zeller Hamm.
Alken, Germany
In the village of Alken, which once had a municipal charter, are a number of old houses and remains of medieval walls. Above the village is Burg Thurant (built c. 1200, with much later alteration).
Beilstein, Germany
At Ellenz there is a picturesque view of Beilstein, on the opposite bank (ferry), with the ruins of a castle destroyed in 1688.
Brodenbach, Germany
The attractive village of Brodenbach, on the right bank of the Mosel, has a Rococo church with a beautiful high altar. To the south, in a side valley, is the Ehrenburg, one of the finest ruined castles in the Mosel area.
At Treis-Karden (with Treis on the right bank) the two Mosel routes join.
At Treis-Karden (with Treis on the right bank) the two Mosel routes join.
Cochem, Germany
Cochem, with its old castle perched high above the town, is one of the most attractive places in the Mosel valley. In the old part of the town is St Martin's Church (15th c., rebuilt 1736). Town Hall (1739) in the Marktplatz. Above the town rises Burg Cochem (built c. 1020; destroyed by the French in 1689; restored in 19th c.).
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March 15 to November 1
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| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
November 2 to January 15
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| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 |
Cochem - Reichsburg
Above the Rhine stands the celebrated castle of Reichsburg. The castle is thought to have been built in 1000 and it was revitalized in the 19th century in the Neo-Gothic architectural style. Reichsburg is filled with Baroque and Renaissance furniture, which belong to long time summer residents - the Ravené family.
Hours
March 15 to November 1
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
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Enkirch, Germany
On the east side of the long straggling town of Enkirch stands a Late Gothic monastic church (14th-15th c.).
The Mosel Walley Route road continues south, passing below the scanty remains of the Starkenburg.
The Mosel Walley Route road continues south, passing below the scanty remains of the Starkenburg.
Hatzenport, Germany
The village of Hatzenport has a beautifully situated Late Gothic parish church with good 15th C. stained glass. A detour can be made to Münstermaifeld (5km/3mi northwest), with a fine Stiftskirche (SS. Martin and Severus; 10th-14th C).
Kobern-Gondorf, Germany
Kobern has two ruined castles; in the Oberburg is the beautiful Early Gothic chapel of St Matthias (c. 1235). Gondorf has two 13th C. castles.
Kobern-Gondorf Tourist Office
Lennigstrasse 12-14
D-56330 Kobern-Gondorf
Germany
Lennigstrasse 12-14
D-56330 Kobern-Gondorf
Germany
Kröv (Mosel - International Folk Festival)
This annual 10-day festival in Krov takes place in early July and includes folk dancers and musicians from all over the world. Expositions are also held as part of the festival.
Mosel Valley Boat Trips
A pleasant way of seeing the Mosel valley is by boat (e.g. between Koblenz and Beilstein and between Bernkastel and Trier).
Piesport, Germany
Across the river from Bernkastel-Kues is Piesport.
Here the largest surviving Roman press has been excavated and reconstruction is underway. During the first weekend in October local grape growers tread the grapes in a recreation of a Roman harvest. The Rococo church of St Michael has spectacular painted ceilings.
Here the largest surviving Roman press has been excavated and reconstruction is underway. During the first weekend in October local grape growers tread the grapes in a recreation of a Roman harvest. The Rococo church of St Michael has spectacular painted ceilings.
Traben-Trarbach, Germany
Straddling the Mosel River is the little town of Traben-Trarbach, with half-timbered buildings, handsome patrician houses and the Museum of the Middle Mosel. On Mont Royal, within a loop in the river, are the excavated remains of a French fortress.
Here, the Mosel Route road returns to the left bank.
Here, the Mosel Route road returns to the left bank.
Treis-Karden, Germany
The little town of Treis-Karden, with its bridge over the Mosel, forms a link between the Hunsrück and the Eifel. Treis has a Late Gothic church, Karden a former Stiftskirche, the three-towered church of St Castor (12th-13th c.), which preserves part of a Romanesque cloister and chapterhouse (Stiftsmuseum).
From here, the Mosel Route continues on the left bank of the Mosel.
From here, the Mosel Route continues on the left bank of the Mosel.
Winningen (Mosel - International Folk Festival)
The Winningen / Mosel International Folk Festival runs through May and June and includes folk dancers and musicians from all over the world.
Zell, Germany
At the south end of the Zeller Hamm the Mosel Route road crosses to the right bank. Just before this point lies the well-known town of Zell, with considerable remains of its old walls, St Peter's Church (1792) and a Schloss (1542) of the Electors of Trier.
