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...The Mosel River
and the towns along the way
The Mosel River

The part of the Mosel River that is in Germany could very well be the most beautiful. It is certainly more winding there than it is as it travels from France, where it's called the Moselle , and through Luxembourg.

A great bike path on either side of the river leads you past vineyards, castles and quaint river towns. My journey was from Cochem to Bernkastel-Kues.

Mosel River
A shrub catches the sun
a town along the Mosel River
The meandering Mosel
The castle at Cochem
The castle at Cochem
The castle at Cochem
A cruise boat on the Mosel
Alf
The castle at Cochem is one of the grandest along the Mosel. Its history dates back to the 11th century, but the original structure was destroyed by fire in 1689 and lay in ruins until 1868. It was at that time that it was given the then-popular Neo-Gothic style.
Alf is one of several quaint towns along the Mosel River in Germany. Americans giggle at the name, and the Germans wonder why.
grape pickers
the Mosel vineyards
Trier
Dating back some 2000 years Before Christ, Trier is Germany's oldest city. Many still-standing Roman ruins can be found in the oldest part of the city of about 100,000.
Bernkastel-Kues
Trier's Roman ruins
Bernkastel-Kues is a charming 700-year-old town that sits on the banks of the Mosel River. It has a picturesque Aldstadt (Old Town) lined with half-timbered houses and a castle which towers above, offering a scenic view of the town and river.
Bernkastel-Kues
Bernkastel Kues
Left and Above: The Mosel River has a series of 10 locks between Koblenz and Trier.
Mosel River locks
Mosel River locks

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