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Moselle Valley (Cochem & Burg Eltz)

Wine Loops, Cochem's Castle and Fairy-Tale Burg Eltz

Plan this trip
2 daysIdeal stay₹8,520From / night₹2,880Food / day₹1,280Entry

The Moselle winds between steep slate vineyards from Trier to Koblenz. Cochem is the base: its rebuilt Reichsburg castle over the town, river cruises and wine taverns, with trains to Koblenz (50 minutes) and Trier. Burg Eltz, a medieval castle in a forest valley still owned by the same family, is a short train ride to Moselkern and a 35-minute walk, or a seasonal bus from Treis-Karden; it opens only from about April to the start of November. Beilstein is a tiny village across the river. Wine taverns and boats slow down a lot in winter.

Highlights

  • Burg Eltz in its forest valley (April-October)
  • Reichsburg Cochem tour
  • Moselle river cruise to Beilstein
  • Chairlift above Cochem
  • Riesling tasting
  • Day trip to Roman Trier

Things to do

  • Burg Eltz: train to Moselkern and the forest walkApr–OctMorning · 4h 30m
  • Reichsburg Cochem guided tourAfternoon · 2h
  • Boat to Beilstein and backApr–OctAfternoon · 3h
  • Vineyard hike and wine tastingMorning · 3h 30m

Tours & tickets

When to go

Best time: May – October

Worth knowing

Burg Eltz Closed in Winter

Burg Eltz opens only from about April to the start of November; in winter you can walk to it through the forest and see it from outside, but not go in, and the shuttle bus stops. Cochem's Reichsburg runs fewer tours, and many Moselle river boats and wine taverns close. Come between April and October for the full trip.