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3 Moseltal

The Mosel river, 545 km (338 miles) long, is one of
the longest tributaries of the Rhine. The Mosel valley
between Trier and Koblenz, where the Mosel flows
into the Rhine, is one of the most beautiful parts of
Germany. On both sides of the river, romantic castles
tower over endless vineyards, where excellent white 2 Burg Thurant Near the town
grapes are grown – both are typical features of the of Alken stands Thurant castle,
charming landscape. which was built in the 13th century.
It is the only twin-towered castle
along the Mosel.
1 Matthias-Kapelle This late-Romanesque
chapel was once used to house the remains
of the Apostle Matthew. These were later
transferred to the Matthiaskirche in Trier.
5 Burg Pyrmont Pyrmont’s
grim 13th-century medieval
castle was remodelled and
extended several times
during the Baroque era.

6 Cochem The castle in
Cochem, originally built in
the 11th century, was
completely destroyed by
French soldiers in 1689. The
present castle was rebuilt
in the 19th century. J

J Mosal Baybach

J Diinnbach
Bremm
3 Ehrenburg The first
fortress, rising to 235 m
(771 ft) above sea level, was
built in 1120. It was frequently
remodelled in later years.
4 Burg Eltz The von Eltz family
castle, whose history goes back Tips for Drivers
to the 16th century, remains in
private hands to this day, but it Length of the route: about
is open to visitors. 75 km (46 miles).
7 Burg Arras This fortress Stopping-off points: there are
was built around 900–950 Key numerous restaurants and cafés
as part of the fortifications Suggested route in Cochem; small pubs can be
against frequent pillaging Scenic route found along the entire route.
raids by Normans. Additional attractions: a boat
Other road
trip on the Mosel River, from
0 km 5 River, lake Koblenz to Cochem or Trier.
0 miles 5 Viewpoint

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