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The Moselle, with a length of 544 kilometers, is the second most significant tributary of the Rhine, flowing through France, Luxembourg, and Germany. It originates at the Col de Bussang in the Vosges Mountains at an elevation of 715 meters and joins the Rhine at the iconic Deutsches Eck in Koblenz. The river is particularly famous for its winding lower course between Trier and Koblenz, where it has carved deep loops into the Rhenish Massif. Its drainage basin spans approximately 28,000 square kilometers and is home to one of the world's oldest and most prestigious wine regions, renowned for Riesling grapes grown on incredibly steep slopes. Historically, the Moselle Valley was densely populated as early as Roman times, with Trier serving as a prominent imperial residence. In the modern era, extensive canalization projects between 1958 and 1964 opened the river to large-scale shipping, turning it into a vital transport route for coal and steel from Lorraine. Today, the Moselle links the industrial hubs of eastern France with Rhine seaports while remaining a top destination for global river tourism.
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 0 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 1 |
| Rain mm | 70 | 57 | 57 | 47 | 71 | 70 | 75 | 76 | 58 | 60 | 69 | 76 |
Notable places around
Where do you start? We build the route here, with stops and country notes along the way.
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Right on the waters of the Moselle, Statt-Strand-Koblenz opens up an urban paradise for those seeking relaxation. The relaxed riverside atmosphere provides the excellent backdrop to leave everyday stress behind while sunbathing or having a cold drink. If you want to taste the Rhineland-Palatinate lifestyle, you will find a cozy place here to do so.
