18.04.2022 - Panorama route Moselle (D)
18.04.2022 - Panorama route Moselle (D)
18.04.2022 - Panorama route Moselle (D)
Duitsland
Monday, 18 April 2022 - we left again. A trip where we mainly follow the panorama route along the Moselle.

In Luxembourg, the Moselle forms the natural border with Germany. The Moselle takes its name from the most beautiful valleys of Luxembourg, known for their wine cellars and their medieval villages. "D'Musel", as its inhabitants fondly say.
The valley of the Moselle in Luxembourg is known for its steep and sloping vineyards. It is the cradle of the great Luxembourg wines. The hinterland of the Moselle is home to large fruit tree plantations that serve for the production of fresh juices, liqueurs and schnapps. Although it is a renowned culinary destination, the Moselle region also attracts water sports enthusiasts and hikers.

In Germany, the river meanders through a magnificent valley, where winegrowing is also intensively practiced. The area between Trier and Koblenz is a beautiful green region. You will find one vineyard after another, dozens of fairytale castles, medieval villages and beautiful hiking trails.
Day 1
We start in Remich – Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. The Moselle enters Luxembourg in Schengen. That name does ring a bell. Indeed, it was in the wine village of Schengen, on the Luxembourg Moselle, that one of the most important agreements in European history was signed in June 1985. The Schengen Agreement provides for the abolition of all border controls between the European countries known as the Schengen area. We are at the motorhome stopover in Remich, a borough of Schengen. Remich is a small cosy tourist town, nestled between the vineyards.
After having driven 375 km, it is a pleasant change to be able to walk on the banks of the Moselle, and this along the 3 km long promenade under the lime and cherry trees. There is a lot of people for a Monday, but the sun enticed everyone outside to enjoy. Still a bit exhausted, we end the day on a cozy terrace on this promenade, and take the time to inform the home front.
Monday, 18 April 2022 - we left again. A trip where we mainly follow the panorama route along the Moselle.

In Luxembourg, the Moselle forms the natural border with Germany. The Moselle takes its name from the most beautiful valleys of Luxembourg, known for their wine cellars and their medieval villages. "D'Musel", as its inhabitants fondly say.
The valley of the Moselle in Luxembourg is known for its steep and sloping vineyards. It is the cradle of the great Luxembourg wines. The hinterland of the Moselle is home to large fruit tree plantations that serve for the production of fresh juices, liqueurs and schnapps. Although it is a renowned culinary destination, the Moselle region also attracts water sports enthusiasts and hikers.

In Germany, the river meanders through a magnificent valley, where winegrowing is also intensively practiced. The area between Trier and Koblenz is a beautiful green region. You will find one vineyard after another, dozens of fairytale castles, medieval villages and beautiful hiking trails.
Day 1
We start in Remich – Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. The Moselle enters Luxembourg in Schengen. That name does ring a bell. Indeed, it was in the wine village of Schengen, on the Luxembourg Moselle, that one of the most important agreements in European history was signed in June 1985. The Schengen Agreement provides for the abolition of all border controls between the European countries known as the Schengen area. We are at the motorhome stopover in Remich, a borough of Schengen. Remich is a small cosy tourist town, nestled between the vineyards.
Monday, 18 April 2022 - we left again. A trip where we mainly follow the panorama route along the Moselle.

In Luxembourg, the Moselle forms the natural border with Germany. The Moselle takes its name from the most beautiful valleys of Luxembourg, known for their wine cellars and their medieval villages. "D'Musel", as its inhabitants fondly say.
The valley of the Moselle in Luxembourg is known for its steep and sloping vineyards. It is the cradle of the great Luxembourg wines. The hinterland of the Moselle is home to large fruit tree plantations that serve for the production of fresh juices, liqueurs and schnapps. Although it is a renowned culinary destination, the Moselle region also attracts water sports enthusiasts and hikers.

In Germany, the river meanders through a magnificent valley, where winegrowing is also intensively practiced. The area between Trier and Koblenz is a beautiful green region. You will find one vineyard after another, dozens of fairytale castles, medieval villages and beautiful hiking trails.
Day 1
We start in Remich – Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. The Moselle enters Luxembourg in Schengen. That name does ring a bell. Indeed, it was in the wine village of Schengen, on the Luxembourg Moselle, that one of the most important agreements in European history was signed in June 1985. The Schengen Agreement provides for the abolition of all border controls between the European countries known as the Schengen area. We are at the motorhome stopover in Remich, a borough of Schengen. Remich is a small cosy tourist town, nestled between the vineyards.
06.08.2018 - Hochschwarzwald
05/08/2018: alles ingeladen, de watertank voor een derde gevuld… Op naar het Zwarte Woud. Meer specifiek het zuiden en dit tot in Waldshut aan de grens met Zwitserland, het “Hochschwarzwald”.  20 jaar geleden waren we er al en een tweede bezoek is het zeker waard.  De startafstand (625 km) die we normaal in één dag doen, doen we nu rustiger aan. De eerste middag brengen we door in Mehring, een mooi dorp aan de Moezel.  De camperplaats (met zijn restaurant) ligt pal aan het water.  Gelukkig, ondanks of dank zij de hitte zijn er geen muggen.
Meer moest dat niet zijn. Luieren in een stoel aan het water, even wandelen en dan rustig een glaasje drinken op het terras van het plaatselijke restaurant.
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Dag 2
We rijden richting Titisee. We hadden gereserveerd op camping Bühlhof. De bedoeling was om er een aantal dagen ter plaatse te overnachten. De camping is boven een berg gelegen en de weg er naartoe is zeer steil. Een ideale omgeving voor … berggeiten. De 170 pk van de mobilhome was meer dan welkom. De camping is oud maar zeer net, de plaatsen best ruim doch zeker niet vlak. Na de installatie verkennen we de camping en genieten nog na van een mooie avond.
Dag 3
Vandaag wandelen we naar het stadje Titisee aan het gelijknamige meer. Erheen wandelen is, ondanks de hitte, geen probleem. Terugkeren was een ander paar mouwen. Het gedeelte van de grote baan naar de camping was zoals eerder gezegd, een echte kuitenbijter en niet een baantje om meerdere keren per dag te voet af te leggen.
De Titisee is het meest toeristische meer van het Zwarte Woud. Een prachtig natuurlijk meer op een hoogte van zowat 840 meter. In het plaatsje zelf vind je talrijke winkels, restaurants. Het is er heerlijk vertoeven. In de hoofdstraat zijn veel souvenir winkels gelegen, waar je veel producten uit het zwarte woud zoals hammen en kersenmarmelade vindt, en heel veel koekoeksklokken. We konen niet weerstaan aan de streekproducten en kochten zwarte woudham en ‘wald’honing! Geoefende wandelaars kunnen rond het meer wandelen. Het pas is ongeveer 7 km lang. Op het meer kan je leuke boottochten maken. Met een excursieboot, roeibootje, pedalo, of een electrisch bootje. Het is ook een luchtkuuroord. Het is niet het grootste meer, dat is de Schluchsee. 
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Dag 4
Het is een weertje om luilekker te genieten op de camping. Ondanks de hoge temperaturen besluit ik, Dirk, om in de namiddag een wandeling te maken. Eén die start op de camping. Het pad naar de rand van het bos was al zeer steil. Toen ik boven aan de rand van het bos kwam, was ik blij dat ik even kon verpozen op een bankje. Een prachtig panoramisch zicht en wandelen tussen de koeien. Dat is het zwarte woud ten top.  ’s Nachts zorgt een stevig onweer ervoor dat alles opgefrist wordt.
Dag 5
Freiburg de belangrijkste stad van het Zwarte Woud. Het is nog steeds zeer warm.  Net aan de rand van de stad parkeren we op een grote camperplaats. Na een stevige wandeling (terugkeren doen we wijselijk met de tram) nemen we een kijkje in de talrijke historische straten en wandelen langs stadspoorten, de vele stadhuizen, marktpleinen, door winkelstraten en ... langs de beken! Ja, wel opletten als je in de straten van het centrum kuiert. In vele straten liggen nog kleine open beken (Bächle).
De Münsterkerk neemt prominent haar plaats in. In de Kaiser Joseph Strasse zijn vele grote warenhuizen gelegen.

Terwijl we op een terras genoten van een lekkere maaltijd werden we verrast door zowaar een windhoos. Deze trok over gans Freiburg. De zware parasols waaiden allen om, kleinere kozen het luchtruim. Servieten, tafellakens, stoelkussens, en zelfs stoelen gingen vliegen. We moesten in allerijl onze borden nemen en in het restaurant vluchten. Na twee minuten was alles voorbij en scheen de zon weer. Nu nog wat winkelen (eindelijk) en dan de tram op. Dit gratis! Dankzij onze KONUS gastenkaart.
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Wanneer op je vakantie bent in het Zwarte Woud krijg je op campings of in je hotel of gastenverblijf een Konus gastenkaart.

De uitdrukking “KONUS” komt van de vroegere universele sleutel die trein conducteurs ooit gebruikten om bussen en treinstellen te openen. Deze uitdrukking staat voor gratis gebruik van openbaar vervoer voor bezoekers aan het gehele Zware Woud. Er zijn enige uitzonderingen.
Na aankomst op je vakantiebestemming kun je je voertuig laten staan en brengt het openbaar vervoer (bus, tram, trein, om het even) je naar elke plaats die je wenst, zonder je zorgen te hoeven maken over een parkeerplaats.

Meer info over deze kaart vind je op: zwartewoud.info

Overnachten doen we voor de laatste maal op camping Bühlhof in Titisee.
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Dag 6
Triberg bezoeken bleek niet mogelijk door een totaal gebrek aan parkeerplaatsen, de massa toeristen en overal achtergelaten fietsen.  De bedoeling was om er een bezoek te brengen, niet alleen aan het “Schwarzwaldmuseum” maar ook aan de grootste winkel met koekoeksklokken. We rijden dan maar door naar Schonach voor een bezoekje aan de tot voor kort, grootste koekoeksklok ter wereld en vervolgens verder naar de Schluchsee.  In Schluchsee vinden we nog net een plaats op de camperplaats. Deze is net aan het gelijknamige stuwmeer gelegen. Het meer is drie maal groter dan de Titisee maar niet zo toeristisch uitgebaa(ui)t. Dit is onze overnachtingsplaats voor de komende 2 nachten.
Dag 7
Na een bezoek aan en een wandeling rond het leuke stadje gaan we ’s middags varen op het meer met de rondvaartboot. Een boot die drie haltes rond het meer aandoet. Vanaf die haltes kan je mooie wandelingen aan en rond het meer maken. Zoals gewoonlijk is er geen Nederlandstalige info (wel Chinees) aan boord, maar als je goed luistert kan je wel iets meepikken van de Duitstalige rondleiding.  Tenzij je natuurlijk geniet van een stuk taart, een ijsje of iets vloeibaars op de boot…
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Dag 8
Onze reis gaat verder naar Waldshut, een klein oud stadje aan de Rijn en tegen de grens met Zwitserland. De mooie (luxe) camperplaats ligt naast de camping (waarvan de douches en toiletten ook voor de campers zijn) en heeft alle faciliteiten.  Via een korte wandeling langs de Rijn kom je in het stadje vol fraaie oude vakwerkhuizen, mooie winkels en terrasjes in de verkeersvrije Kaiserstrasse, die aan beide zijden omsloten wordt door een markante stadspoorttoren. In het midden van de straat stroomt door een stenen goot water. Ook zijn er drie moderne fonteinen.
Op het terras van een patisserie genoten we van dé taart van de streek: zwarte woudtaart; heerlijk!
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Dag 9
We wippen even de Zwitserse grens over en bezoeken de Rijnwatervallen in Schaffhausen.  Er is een parking (P4) voorzien voor campers maar zoals gewoonlijk staan er ook vele personenauto’s tussen. Vroeg toekomen is de boodschap!  Je mag overnachten op de parking, maar het is er zeer duur. Waarschijnlijk komt dit door de dure Zwitserse frank!

De “Rheinfall” zijn de grootste watervallen van Europa. Je voelt het gebulder van het water door je hele lichaam. Je kan er met een boot naar de kastelen, in het bekken van de Rijnwaterval en zelfs naar het terras op de rots in het midden.
Je wordt er getrakteerd op een gratis, ijskoude douche door het opspattende water.  Het is een indrukwekkend schouwspel.
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’s Namiddags keren we terug naar Waldshut en de camperplaats voor de nacht.  In het stadje krijgen we een stevige regenbui. Lang leve de ijssalons als schuilplaats. Ook de porties ijs zijn van Duits formaat, gewoon reusachtig.
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Dag 10
Een panoramaroute liep langs de schilderachtige valleien en heuvels van het Zwarte Woud. Langs plaatsjes zoals Hochenschwand, Todnau, Bernau, Feldberg,  en via Titisee (waar we toch maar een koekoeksklok kopen) rijden we verder naar Altglashütten.  De camperplaats ligt net buiten het dorp naast de spoorweg (gelukkig net buiten gebruik wegens herstellingswerken – normaal twee treinen per dag).  Het dorp is de dag van vandaag bekend als skioord, doch heeft zijn ontstaan te danken aan de bouw van een glasfabriek in 1609. Vele glasblazers vestigden zich er. Het heeft een mooie kerk en één van de weinige resterende glasblazerijen. De man zit gewoon in zijn winkel te werken.  Er zijn prachtige dingen te koop van kleine juweeltjes (ringen, oorbellen, diertjes) tot glazen, vazen enz.  En de prijzen zijn zeer schappelijk. De omgeving nodigt uit tot het maken van lange wandelingen.
Dag 11
De laatste dag van ons bezoek aan het Zwarte Woud  rijden we terug huiswaarts. Niet rechtstreeks. Opnieuw nemen we een tussenstop aan de Moezel. Dit keer trekken we naar Minheim (het zonne-eiland), een klein maar romantische wijndorpje verscholen aan een bocht in het schitterende Moezel landschap. Het dorp telt 452 inwoners en maar liefst 13 wijnhuizen.
De camperplaats (90 plaatsen), ligt vlak aan de rivier. Mooi, rustig, ruime plaatsen met alle voorzieningen (water, elektriciteit en loospunt). ’s Morgens brengt de bakker het daags voordien bestelde brood en koeken.  Tussen de wijngaarden en wijnhuizen tref je er enkele restaurants en één winkel (van diezelfde bakker, tevens een minisupermarkt met een relatief ruim assortiment aan taart, charcuterie, groenten, fruit, kranten, boekjes en zelfs postzegels!). Tijdens ons bezoek heerste er een gezellige sfeer en drukte. Het was feest in het dorp met orkestjes die speelden op de pleinen, en drank- en wijnstandjes alom.
Dag 12
Na het optrekken van de ochtendmist die in slierten over het water hing, scheen het zonnetje opnieuw heerlijk. We besloten om toch terug naar huis te rijden.

We waren blij dat we deze streek na al de jaren, toch nog eens bezocht hebben. Terugkeren naar het Zwarte Woud is altijd leuk en aangenaam om te verblijven.
Overzicht overnachtingen
Camperplaats Wohnmobilstellplatz del Mosel – Mehring: bij boerderij/wijnboer - 72 plaatsen – 10€ - men komt ter plaatse ontvangen tussen 17 en 18u. Servicevoorzieningen water: 1€ - stroom: 2€. Mooie, rustige ligging. Ideaal aan het water. Restaurant met groot terras aan de camperplaats.

Camping Bühlhof - Hinterzarten (Titisee): 27,75€/nacht (toeristenbelastingen stroom inbegrepen). Oudere camping maar wel zeer netjes en goed onderhouden. Geen specifieke plaatsen voor motorhomes. Wel alle voorzieningen. Zeer ruime plaatsen van 120 m². Op het ogenblik dat wij er waren was het er niet zo rustig. Veel kleine tentjes en groepen. Maakten nogal wat lawaai. De weg naar de camping is zeer steil.

Officiële camperplaats Parking Aqua Fun – Schluchsee: 22 plaatsen, doch er staan ook veel campers op de rest van de parking – 10€ betaalautomaat. Normaal moet je je toeristenbelasting betaling in het toerismebureau van Schluchsee. Wij gingen er op zondag informeren. Gezien ze geen formulieren meer hadden dienden we niet te betalen. Men was verwonderd dat we wilden betalen. Nooit komt iemand van de camperplaats toeristenbelasting betalen!
Servicevoorzieningen water: 1€ - stroom: 1€/8u. ’s Avonds zeer rustig.

Camperpark Wohmobil-Park - Waldshut-Tiengen: 44 plaatsen – 12€ betaalautomaat. Servicevoorzieningen: water 1€/100l – stroom: 1€/kwh. De camperplaats is luxueus afgewerkt! De camperplaatsen zijn voorzien voor verschillende lengtes. Zo staan bvb alle vans samen. Aan de overzijde van de straat is de camping gelegen. Je mag er alle sanitaire voorzieningen gebruiken. Er is ook een groot restaurant.

Officiële camperplaats – Altglashütten (Feldberg): 16 plaatsen – 8€ aan betaalautomaat. Servicevoorzieningen: water 1€/100l – stroom: 1€/8u. Zeer rustige camperplaats. Ideaal als je op doorreis bent. Aan het begin van de parking is een café-restaurant gelegen. Dit is ook het station waar je een trein kan nemen.

Camperpark Reisemobilpark Sonneninsel – Minheim: 90 plaatsen – 7,20€, men komt ter plaatse ontvangen rond 18u. Servicevoorzieningen: water 1€/100l – stroom: 1€/2 kwh. Er is ’s morgens een broodjesservice, verzorgd door de lokale bakker.
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Day 2 
We leave in the morning and the sun is already shining. We follow the Moselle and 22 km further we end up in Grevenmacher. Our last stop in Luxembourg. At the camping du route du vin we can choose a place. We overlook the large outdoor swimming pool of the village. It is still closed, so it is very quiet there. The only visitors to the pool are a couple of ducks!
In the afternoon we walk through the old town. With its narrow streets with tall houses, ruins of the medieval fortresses and the Holy Cross chapel, it offers a pleasant spectacle. It is not large in surface area and we soon completed the tour. After exploring the two pedestrianized shopping streets and doing some shopping, we returned to the campsite and continued enjoying the sun.
Tomorrow we will leave Luxembourg and follow the Moselle further into Germany.
Day 3
We enter Germany via Wasserbillig, the easternmost point of Luxembourg. Here the river Saar (Sûre) flows into the Moselle. The view from the bridge we cross, which bridges this confluence, is overwhelming. A photo from the bridge was not possible, you could not stop there. A little further we reach our next destination: Trier. After installation at the Treviris motorhome park, we take the bus (line 3) to the centre.
The city built by the Romans in the first century BC is still dotted with remains from that Roman period. The eye-catcher of the city is a remnant of the old city wall: the Porta Negra. Monique decides to rest on a wall while I continue to explore the building. Via the numerous stairs I reach the third floor. From there I had a nice view of the city.
After my visit to the city gate, a mapped out city walk led us along the most important sights of the city. We passed the Dom, the House of the Three Kings, the Petrusbrunnen (old fountain on the Hauptmarkt), the Liebfrauenkirche and the Electoral Palace. Our walk ended at the Hauptmarkt. This place is also the heart of the annual Christmas market. A Christmas market that we already visited a few times. A very nice atmosphere!
Day 4
In the morning sun we continue along the idyllic Moselle. We stop in the old town of Neumagen Dhron. There used to be many Roman villas here, inhabited by rich Roman wine merchants. It is often very busy in front of the Gothic church. Reason: a replica of the famous wine ship can be seen here (the original is in the Landesmuseum in Trier). It probably originally served as a tombstone for a Roman wine merchant. But now there is no one but us. In front of the statue are a number of parking spaces. We could park our camper there undisturbed.
About 45 km further along the Moselle we reach Traben-Trarbach. There is still a lot of space on the motorhome stopover and in the afternoon walk via the Moselpad to the bridge in the centre of the city. The Moselle separates the districts of Traben and Trarbach.
The signboard of the wine village is the old, beautiful gatehouse at the end of the bridge, the “Brückensbranke”. The town does not have many other attractions in my opinion. The new and old town hall and the old station stand out. The impressive wine cellars that have been built under large parts of the city centre are almost impossible to visit as an individual. At Christmas it is possible to enter the cellars. The unique thing is that the Christmas market takes place in the underground wine cellars.
We end our visit on the terrace of a wine bar along the Moselle. The white wines were a perfect end to the afternoon.
Day 5, 6 and 7
We continue our route along the Panoramastrasse. We hop from one bank to the other. The sun shines brightly on the southern flanks of the bank. The place where the countless vines are arranged. We arrive in Cochem around noon. A very popular place among tourists.
We decide to stay here all weekend and drive to the Mosel camping site Cochem. We receive a very friendly welcome and get a nice place on the water. So, our spot for the next three nights is taken. It is not a cheap campsite (29.5€/night), but it is the price you have to be prepared to pay if you want to stay in a very popular resort.
In the afternoon, and also the following days, we put on sturdy walking shoes and walk towards the centre of Cochem. After crossing the elongated campsite along the Moselle (we were all the way back, which was about 500m to the other end) we continue along the Moselle. After 1.5 km we see the eye-catchers of the wine town appear on the other side of the water.
The “Reichsburg”, the face of the town, is a fortress that watches over the historic core on a 100m high rock. Definitely worth a visit. We had already visited the castle on a previous visit to Cochem.
We walk through the cosy narrow streets. There is a pleasant bustle and the many shops invite you to step inside. We continue walking around and can soak up the atmosphere of this beautiful town.
We cross the many streets and a place that you will always see is the historic market square. This beautiful square is of course the centre. We see the baroque town hall and the fountain the “Martinsbrunnen.” The beautiful half-timbered houses around the market square complete the picture.
Those who want to look up higher regions can take the “Sesselbahn” at the end of the Endertstrasse. A chairlift from which you can view Cochem and the Moselle from a beautiful perspective.
The “Senfmühle” is also located in the same street. This mustard mill is over 200 years old. During a visit and tour of the mustard mill you will see how the mill works and how the mustard is made according to an old recipe. Of course you can also taste. We ended our Saturday visit with a delicious ice cream!
We literally take a rest day on Sunday. We spend the day on the edge of the Moselle, enjoying the sun.

Tomorrow we will continue to Koblenz. The place where the Moselle flows into the Rhine.
Day 8 and 9
We have reached the end of our route along the Moselle. We are in Koblenz. A pretty town sandwiched between the confluence of the Moselle and Rhine. With a history dating back to Roman times over 2000 years ago.
We drive to the banks of the Moselle. The centre of Koblenz is located across the street. We still have a place on the motorhome stopover in front of  Reisemobilhafen KNAUS Campingpark Koblenz. Lucky, because there are only 10 places. The Campsite itself was not really an option for us. This is because of the price: 42€ per night! Our place is still a top place in terms of view. From our motorhome, we have a view of the city's most famous landmark, the striking place between the Moselle and Rhine rivers: the Deutsches Eck, with an equestrian statue of Emperor William I on a high pedestal. This place once stood a building of a medieval knighthood, the Deutsche Orden, from which the name Deutsches Eck is said to have come.
In the afternoon we visit the old town. To reach this, we let Fahre Liesel sail over. A ferry that takes you from the campsite to the Deutches Eck. Not expensive (1.80€/person) and you never have to wait long. There are no fixed sailing times. When you arrive at the boat you are immediately sailed over. If he is on the other side and the skipper spots you, he will come down. During our crossings we always had a cordial conversation with the skipper. One was a retired German inland skipper (who knows Ghent and Flanders very well) and the second was a retired Belgian skipper from the long circumnavigation (who lives in Schoten).
We explore the Deutches Eck and continue walking through the nice streets, past beautiful churches such as the St.Kastor and Florinskirche and along squares with fountains. While walking we experience that something is missing for us. It's the Christmas spirit! We know Koblenz by having been there a few times over the Christmas period. Stroll along the many Christmas stalls. Beautiful Christmas lights everywhere and drinking gluh wine on one of the squares. Nevertheless, the city, which also has nice shopping streets, can charm us.
The next day we visit another top sight: Ehrenbreitstein Fortress. A fortress situated 118 meters above the Rhine and overlooking the city. Over the years, the fortress has had different functions. After the second world war it was a refugee camp, a house, youth hostel and museum. The fortress houses a number of interesting museums, such as the Landesmuseum Koblenz on the history of the region, Haus der Archäologie and Haus der Fotografie.
To reach the fortress we take the funicular, “Seilbahn Koblenz” at the quay. In this way we go to the fortress in a spectacular way. From the gondola of the cable car we have a very nice view of the Deutsches Eck, the Rhine and the Moselle. Unfortunately, we have a bummer, namely the rain. In good weather, the view is spectacular.
We walk along the ramparts but meanwhile the rain is pouring down from the sky. Soon we look for drier places and through a maze of corridors we reach the erected buildings where we visit the museums and exhibitions.
Back on the ground floor, we seek warmth along the quay in the Winzerstube of the restaurant Wacht am Rhein. Enjoying a Riesling wine we look back on another beautiful journey. Tomorrow we drive back home.
Summary overnight stays
Campcar-Parkplatz - Route du Vin 2, Remich  GPS: n49.53873 o6.36243 – 15€/26pl – all amenities included – along the banks of the Moselle

Camping de la route du vin – route du Vin 10, Grevenmacher – 22.5€/night – all amenities – small beautiful campsite - bus stop 200m in all directions – centre 800m

Reisemobilpark Treviris - In den Moselauen, Trier – 13€/110pl – water: 1€/100l – electricity: 0.70€/kwh – bread service – 3 km from centre – with bus 83 on the road Pacelliufer (every 10min) 400m – very easy connection

Wohnmobilstellplatz am Mosel - Rissbacherstraße 155, Traben-Trarbach  - 14.30€/45pl – all amenities included – centre 1 km

Mosel camping Cochem – Stadionstrasse 11, Cochem – 29.5€/night – all amenities – from the campsite along the Moselle to the centre, 1.5 km – owner comes along the places to connect power – beautiful places with a view of the Moselle – regular camping guests are very noisy

Reisemobilhafen KNAUS Campingpark Koblenz - Schartwiesenweg 6, Koblenz – 19.5€/10pl – just outside the campsite – electricity included – you have to be at the campsite for water – price camping 42€! – beautiful places and quiet
(sanitary camping site: €4/person) – is located at Deutches Eck – located on the other side of the Rhine. Going to Koblenz by ferry on Moselle. Fahre Liesel from 9 am to 8 pm, from camping to deutches eck. Not expensive and short waiting times. We were lucky, the skipper was from Antwerp and we never had to wait to be transferred. From the moment he saw us on the other side, he was there.

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After having driven 375 km, it is a pleasant change to be able to walk on the banks of the Moselle, and this along the 3 km long promenade under the lime and cherry trees. There is a lot of people for a Monday, but the sun enticed everyone outside to enjoy. Still a bit exhausted, we end the day on a cozy terrace on this promenade, and take the time to inform the home front.
Day 2 
We leave in the morning and the sun is already shining. We follow the Moselle and 22 km further we end up in Grevenmacher. Our last stop in Luxembourg. At the camping du route du vin we can choose a place. We overlook the large outdoor swimming pool of the village. It is still closed, so it is very quiet there. The only visitors to the pool are a couple of ducks!
In the afternoon we walk through the old town. With its narrow streets with tall houses, ruins of the medieval fortresses and the Holy Cross chapel, it offers a pleasant spectacle. It is not large in surface area and we soon completed the tour. After exploring the two pedestrianized shopping streets and doing some shopping, we returned to the campsite and continued enjoying the sun.
Tomorrow we will leave Luxembourg and follow the Moselle further into Germany.
Day 3
We enter Germany via Wasserbillig, the easternmost point of Luxembourg. Here the river Saar (Sûre) flows into the Moselle. The view from the bridge we cross, which bridges this confluence, is overwhelming. A photo from the bridge was not possible, you could not stop there. A little further we reach our next destination: Trier. After installation at the Treviris motorhome park, we take the bus (line 3) to the centre.
The city built by the Romans in the first century BC is still dotted with remains from that Roman period. The eye-catcher of the city is a remnant of the old city wall: the Porta Negra. Monique decides to rest on a wall while I continue to explore the building. Via the numerous stairs I reach the third floor. From there I had a nice view of the city.
After my visit to the city gate, a mapped out city walk led us along the most important sights of the city. We passed the Dom, the House of the Three Kings, the Petrusbrunnen (old fountain on the Hauptmarkt), the Liebfrauenkirche and the Electoral Palace. Our walk ended at the Hauptmarkt. This place is also the heart of the annual Christmas market. A Christmas market that we already visited a few times. A very nice atmosphere!
Day 4
In the morning sun we continue along the idyllic Moselle. We stop in the old town of Neumagen Dhron. There used to be many Roman villas here, inhabited by rich Roman wine merchants. It is often very busy in front of the Gothic church. Reason: a replica of the famous wine ship can be seen here (the original is in the Landesmuseum in Trier). It probably originally served as a tombstone for a Roman wine merchant. But now there is no one but us. In front of the statue are a number of parking spaces. We could park our camper there undisturbed.
About 45 km further along the Moselle we reach Traben-Trarbach. There is still a lot of space on the motorhome stopover and in the afternoon walk via the Moselpad to the bridge in the centre of the city. The Moselle separates the districts of Traben and Trarbach.
The signboard of the wine village is the old, beautiful gatehouse at the end of the bridge, the “Brückensbranke”. The town does not have many other attractions in my opinion. The new and old town hall and the old station stand out. The impressive wine cellars that have been built under large parts of the city centre are almost impossible to visit as an individual. At Christmas it is possible to enter the cellars. The unique thing is that the Christmas market takes place in the underground wine cellars.
We end our visit on the terrace of a wine bar along the Moselle. The white wines were a perfect end to the afternoon.
Day 5, 6 and 7
We continue our route along the Panoramastrasse. We hop from one bank to the other. The sun shines brightly on the southern flanks of the bank. The place where the countless vines are arranged. We arrive in Cochem around noon. A very popular place among tourists.
We decide to stay here all weekend and drive to the Mosel camping site Cochem. We receive a very friendly welcome and get a nice place on the water. So, our spot for the next three nights is taken. It is not a cheap campsite (29.5€/night), but it is the price you have to be prepared to pay if you want to stay in a very popular resort.
In the afternoon, and also the following days, we put on sturdy walking shoes and walk towards the centre of Cochem. After crossing the elongated campsite along the Moselle (we were all the way back, which was about 500m to the other end) we continue along the Moselle. After 1.5 km we see the eye-catchers of the wine town appear on the other side of the water.
The “Reichsburg”, the face of the town, is a fortress that watches over the historic core on a 100m high rock. Definitely worth a visit. We had already visited the castle on a previous visit to Cochem.
We walk through the cosy narrow streets. There is a pleasant bustle and the many shops invite you to step inside. We continue walking around and can soak up the atmosphere of this beautiful town.
We cross the many streets and a place that you will always see is the historic market square. This beautiful square is of course the centre. We see the baroque town hall and the fountain the “Martinsbrunnen.” The beautiful half-timbered houses around the market square complete the picture.
Those who want to look up higher regions can take the “Sesselbahn” at the end of the Endertstrasse. A chairlift from which you can view Cochem and the Moselle from a beautiful perspective.
The “Senfmühle” is also located in the same street. This mustard mill is over 200 years old. During a visit and tour of the mustard mill you will see how the mill works and how the mustard is made according to an old recipe. Of course you can also taste. We ended our Saturday visit with a delicious ice cream!
We literally take a rest day on Sunday. We spend the day on the edge of the Moselle, enjoying the sun.

Tomorrow we will continue to Koblenz. The place where the Moselle flows into the Rhine.
Day 8 and 9
We have reached the end of our route along the Moselle. We are in Koblenz. A pretty town sandwiched between the confluence of the Moselle and Rhine. With a history dating back to Roman times over 2000 years ago.
We drive to the banks of the Moselle. The centre of Koblenz is located across the street. We still have a place on the motorhome stopover in front of  Reisemobilhafen KNAUS Campingpark Koblenz. Lucky, because there are only 10 places. The Campsite itself was not really an option for us. This is because of the price: 42€ per night! Our place is still a top place in terms of view. From our motorhome, we have a view of the city's most famous landmark, the striking place between the Moselle and Rhine rivers: the Deutsches Eck, with an equestrian statue of Emperor William I on a high pedestal. This place once stood a building of a medieval knighthood, the Deutsche Orden, from which the name Deutsches Eck is said to have come.
In the afternoon we visit the old town. To reach this, we let Fahre Liesel sail over. A ferry that takes you from the campsite to the Deutches Eck. Not expensive (1.80€/person) and you never have to wait long. There are no fixed sailing times. When you arrive at the boat you are immediately sailed over. If he is on the other side and the skipper spots you, he will come down. During our crossings we always had a cordial conversation with the skipper. One was a retired German inland skipper (who knows Ghent and Flanders very well) and the second was a retired Belgian skipper from the long circumnavigation (who lives in Schoten).
We explore the Deutches Eck and continue walking through the nice streets, past beautiful churches such as the St.Kastor and Florinskirche and along squares with fountains. While walking we experience that something is missing for us. It's the Christmas spirit! We know Koblenz by having been there a few times over the Christmas period. Stroll along the many Christmas stalls. Beautiful Christmas lights everywhere and drinking gluh wine on one of the squares. Nevertheless, the city, which also has nice shopping streets, can charm us.
The next day we visit another top sight: Ehrenbreitstein Fortress. A fortress situated 118 meters above the Rhine and overlooking the city. Over the years, the fortress has had different functions. After the second world war it was a refugee camp, a house, youth hostel and museum. The fortress houses a number of interesting museums, such as the Landesmuseum Koblenz on the history of the region, Haus der Archäologie and Haus der Fotografie.
To reach the fortress we take the funicular, “Seilbahn Koblenz” at the quay. In this way we go to the fortress in a spectacular way. From the gondola of the cable car we have a very nice view of the Deutsches Eck, the Rhine and the Moselle. Unfortunately, we have a bummer, namely the rain. In good weather, the view is spectacular.
We walk along the ramparts but meanwhile the rain is pouring down from the sky. Soon we look for drier places and through a maze of corridors we reach the erected buildings where we visit the museums and exhibitions.
Back on the ground floor, we seek warmth along the quay in the Winzerstube of the restaurant Wacht am Rhein. Enjoying a Riesling wine we look back on another beautiful journey. Tomorrow we drive back home.
Summary overnight stays
Campcar-Parkplatz - Route du Vin 2, Remich  GPS: n49.53873 o6.36243 – 15€/26pl – all amenities included – along the banks of the Moselle

Camping de la route du vin – route du Vin 10, Grevenmacher – 22.5€/night – all amenities – small beautiful campsite - bus stop 200m in all directions – centre 800m

Reisemobilpark Treviris - In den Moselauen, Trier – 13€/110pl – water: 1€/100l – electricity: 0.70€/kwh – bread service – 3 km from centre – with bus 83 on the road Pacelliufer (every 10min) 400m – very easy connection

Wohnmobilstellplatz am Mosel - Rissbacherstraße 155, Traben-Trarbach  - 14.30€/45pl – all amenities included – centre 1 km

Mosel camping Cochem – Stadionstrasse 11, Cochem – 29.5€/night – all amenities – from the campsite along the Moselle to the centre, 1.5 km – owner comes along the places to connect power – beautiful places with a view of the Moselle – regular camping guests are very noisy

Reisemobilhafen KNAUS Campingpark Koblenz - Schartwiesenweg 6, Koblenz – 19.5€/10pl – just outside the campsite – electricity included – you have to be at the campsite for water – price camping 42€! – beautiful places and quiet
(sanitary camping site: €4/person) – is located at Deutches Eck – located on the other side of the Rhine. Going to Koblenz by ferry on Moselle. Fahre Liesel from 9 am to 8 pm, from camping to deutches eck. Not expensive and short waiting times. We were lucky, the skipper was from Antwerp and we never had to wait to be transferred. From the moment he saw us on the other side, he was there.

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After having driven 375 km, it is a pleasant change to be able to walk on the banks of the Moselle, and this along the 3 km long promenade under the lime and cherry trees. There is a lot of people for a Monday, but the sun enticed everyone outside to enjoy. Still a bit exhausted, we end the day on a cozy terrace on this promenade, and take the time to inform the home front.
Day 2 
We leave in the morning and the sun is already shining. We follow the Moselle and 22 km further we end up in Grevenmacher. Our last stop in Luxembourg. At the camping du route du vin we can choose a place. We overlook the large outdoor swimming pool of the village. It is still closed, so it is very quiet there. The only visitors to the pool are a couple of ducks!
In the afternoon we walk through the old town. With its narrow streets with tall houses, ruins of the medieval fortresses and the Holy Cross chapel, it offers a pleasant spectacle. It is not large in surface area and we soon completed the tour. After exploring the two pedestrianized shopping streets and doing some shopping, we returned to the campsite and continued enjoying the sun.
Tomorrow we will leave Luxembourg and follow the Moselle further into Germany.
Day 3
We enter Germany via Wasserbillig, the easternmost point of Luxembourg. Here the river Saar (Sûre) flows into the Moselle. The view from the bridge we cross, which bridges this confluence, is overwhelming. A photo from the bridge was not possible, you could not stop there. A little further we reach our next destination: Trier. After installation at the Treviris motorhome park, we take the bus (line 3) to the centre.
The city built by the Romans in the first century BC is still dotted with remains from that Roman period. The eye-catcher of the city is a remnant of the old city wall: the Porta Negra. Monique decides to rest on a wall while I continue to explore the building. Via the numerous stairs I reach the third floor. From there I had a nice view of the city.
After my visit to the city gate, a mapped out city walk led us along the most important sights of the city. We passed the Dom, the House of the Three Kings, the Petrusbrunnen (old fountain on the Hauptmarkt), the Liebfrauenkirche and the Electoral Palace. Our walk ended at the Hauptmarkt. This place is also the heart of the annual Christmas market. A Christmas market that we already visited a few times. A very nice atmosphere!
Day 4
In the morning sun we continue along the idyllic Moselle. We stop in the old town of Neumagen Dhron. There used to be many Roman villas here, inhabited by rich Roman wine merchants. It is often very busy in front of the Gothic church. Reason: a replica of the famous wine ship can be seen here (the original is in the Landesmuseum in Trier). It probably originally served as a tombstone for a Roman wine merchant. But now there is no one but us. In front of the statue are a number of parking spaces. We could park our camper there undisturbed.
About 45 km further along the Moselle we reach Traben-Trarbach. There is still a lot of space on the motorhome stopover and in the afternoon walk via the Moselpad to the bridge in the centre of the city. The Moselle separates the districts of Traben and Trarbach.
The signboard of the wine village is the old, beautiful gatehouse at the end of the bridge, the “Brückensbranke”. The town does not have many other attractions in my opinion. The new and old town hall and the old station stand out. The impressive wine cellars that have been built under large parts of the city centre are almost impossible to visit as an individual. At Christmas it is possible to enter the cellars. The unique thing is that the Christmas market takes place in the underground wine cellars.
We end our visit on the terrace of a wine bar along the Moselle. The white wines were a perfect end to the afternoon.
Day 5, 6 and 7
We continue our route along the Panoramastrasse. We hop from one bank to the other. The sun shines brightly on the southern flanks of the bank. The place where the countless vines are arranged. We arrive in Cochem around noon. A very popular place among tourists.
We decide to stay here all weekend and drive to the Mosel camping site Cochem. We receive a very friendly welcome and get a nice place on the water. So, our spot for the next three nights is taken. It is not a cheap campsite (29.5€/night), but it is the price you have to be prepared to pay if you want to stay in a very popular resort.
In the afternoon, and also the following days, we put on sturdy walking shoes and walk towards the centre of Cochem. After crossing the elongated campsite along the Moselle (we were all the way back, which was about 500m to the other end) we continue along the Moselle. After 1.5 km we see the eye-catchers of the wine town appear on the other side of the water.
The “Reichsburg”, the face of the town, is a fortress that watches over the historic core on a 100m high rock. Definitely worth a visit. We had already visited the castle on a previous visit to Cochem.
We walk through the cosy narrow streets. There is a pleasant bustle and the many shops invite you to step inside. We continue walking around and can soak up the atmosphere of this beautiful town.
We cross the many streets and a place that you will always see is the historic market square. This beautiful square is of course the centre. We see the baroque town hall and the fountain the “Martinsbrunnen.” The beautiful half-timbered houses around the market square complete the picture.
Those who want to look up higher regions can take the “Sesselbahn” at the end of the Endertstrasse. A chairlift from which you can view Cochem and the Moselle from a beautiful perspective.
The “Senfmühle” is also located in the same street. This mustard mill is over 200 years old. During a visit and tour of the mustard mill you will see how the mill works and how the mustard is made according to an old recipe. Of course you can also taste. We ended our Saturday visit with a delicious ice cream!
We literally take a rest day on Sunday. We spend the day on the edge of the Moselle, enjoying the sun.

Tomorrow we will continue to Koblenz. The place where the Moselle flows into the Rhine.
Day 8 and 9
We have reached the end of our route along the Moselle. We are in Koblenz. A pretty town sandwiched between the confluence of the Moselle and Rhine. With a history dating back to Roman times over 2000 years ago.
We drive to the banks of the Moselle. The centre of Koblenz is located across the street. We still have a place on the motorhome stopover in front of  Reisemobilhafen KNAUS Campingpark Koblenz. Lucky, because there are only 10 places. The Campsite itself was not really an option for us. This is because of the price: 42€ per night! Our place is still a top place in terms of view. From our motorhome, we have a view of the city's most famous landmark, the striking place between the Moselle and Rhine rivers: the Deutsches Eck, with an equestrian statue of Emperor William I on a high pedestal. This place once stood a building of a medieval knighthood, the Deutsche Orden, from which the name Deutsches Eck is said to have come.
In the afternoon we visit the old town. To reach this, we let Fahre Liesel sail over. A ferry that takes you from the campsite to the Deutches Eck. Not expensive (1.80€/person) and you never have to wait long. There are no fixed sailing times. When you arrive at the boat you are immediately sailed over. If he is on the other side and the skipper spots you, he will come down. During our crossings we always had a cordial conversation with the skipper. One was a retired German inland skipper (who knows Ghent and Flanders very well) and the second was a retired Belgian skipper from the long circumnavigation (who lives in Schoten).
We explore the Deutches Eck and continue walking through the nice streets, past beautiful churches such as the St.Kastor and Florinskirche and along squares with fountains. While walking we experience that something is missing for us. It's the Christmas spirit! We know Koblenz by having been there a few times over the Christmas period. Stroll along the many Christmas stalls. Beautiful Christmas lights everywhere and drinking gluh wine on one of the squares. Nevertheless, the city, which also has nice shopping streets, can charm us.
The next day we visit another top sight: Ehrenbreitstein Fortress. A fortress situated 118 meters above the Rhine and overlooking the city. Over the years, the fortress has had different functions. After the second world war it was a refugee camp, a house, youth hostel and museum. The fortress houses a number of interesting museums, such as the Landesmuseum Koblenz on the history of the region, Haus der Archäologie and Haus der Fotografie.
To reach the fortress we take the funicular, “Seilbahn Koblenz” at the quay. In this way we go to the fortress in a spectacular way. From the gondola of the cable car we have a very nice view of the Deutsches Eck, the Rhine and the Moselle. Unfortunately, we have a bummer, namely the rain. In good weather, the view is spectacular.
We walk along the ramparts but meanwhile the rain is pouring down from the sky. Soon we look for drier places and through a maze of corridors we reach the erected buildings where we visit the museums and exhibitions.
Back on the ground floor, we seek warmth along the quay in the Winzerstube of the restaurant Wacht am Rhein. Enjoying a Riesling wine we look back on another beautiful journey. Tomorrow we drive back home.
Summary overnight stays
Campcar-Parkplatz - Route du Vin 2, Remich  GPS: n49.53873 o6.36243 – 15€/26pl – all amenities included – along the banks of the Moselle

Camping de la route du vin – route du Vin 10, Grevenmacher – 22.5€/night – all amenities – small beautiful campsite - bus stop 200m in all directions – centre 800m

Reisemobilpark Treviris - In den Moselauen, Trier – 13€/110pl – water: 1€/100l – electricity: 0.70€/kwh – bread service – 3 km from centre – with bus 83 on the road Pacelliufer (every 10min) 400m – very easy connection

Wohnmobilstellplatz am Mosel - Rissbacherstraße 155, Traben-Trarbach  - 14.30€/45pl – all amenities included – centre 1 km

Mosel camping Cochem – Stadionstrasse 11, Cochem – 29.5€/night – all amenities – from the campsite along the Moselle to the centre, 1.5 km – owner comes along the places to connect power – beautiful places with a view of the Moselle – regular camping guests are very noisy

Reisemobilhafen KNAUS Campingpark Koblenz - Schartwiesenweg 6, Koblenz – 19.5€/10pl – just outside the campsite – electricity included – you have to be at the campsite for water – price camping 42€! – beautiful places and quiet
(sanitary camping site: €4/person) – is located at Deutches Eck – located on the other side of the Rhine. Going to Koblenz by ferry on Moselle. Fahre Liesel from 9 am to 8 pm, from camping to deutches eck. Not expensive and short waiting times. We were lucky, the skipper was from Antwerp and we never had to wait to be transferred. From the moment he saw us on the other side, he was there.
E-mail: info@dmcamperreizen.be

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