The Moselle River

The Moselle River

The Moselle River is the second-largest tributary of the Rhine in Germany, after the Ahr, and the second-most important navigable river in Germany after the Rhine. It is one of Germany’s renowned wine regions and an ideal place to admire vineyard and winery landscapes.

The Moselle originates on the western slopes of the Vosges Mountains in northeastern France, flows northwest through Luxembourg, and joins the Rhine at the Deutsches Eck in Koblenz, Germany. It passes through major industrial regions such as Lorraine in France and the Saarland in Germany. The Moselle is 544 kilometers long, has a drainage basin of 28,286 square kilometers, and an average flow rate of 290 cubic meters per second. Its navigable length is approximately 392.1 kilometers. The Moselle gives the impression of a voluptuous French woman, slightly tipsy, rushing toward the Rhine. She is a graceful lady with a curvaceous figure that once excited the Romans and Celts. The Moselle is also a unique open-air cultural museum, with a medieval castle standing at nearly every bend in the river, many of which are still open to visitors.

Taking a sightseeing cruise on the Moselle is the best way to explore the area. Along the way, you can not only enjoy the charming scenery of the Moselle Valley but also take in the lush mountains and numerous medieval castles. Within Germany, the most scenic section of the Moselle is the Moselle Valley, world-famous for its grape cultivation, where you can witness the breathtaking sight of endless vineyards.

Moselle River

Reason to visit: One of Germany’s most important rivers

Continent where the attraction is located: Europe【Europe】

Country/region where the attraction is located: Germany[Germany]

Province/state where the attraction is located: Rhineland-Palatinate, North Rhine-Westphalia and Saarland [Rhineland-Palatinate, North Rhine-Westphalia and Saarland]