Moselle Camino (Mosel-Camino)
In short: Moselle Camino (Mosel-Camino): from Koblenz-Stolzenfels to Trier, St Matthias. Length: around 160 to 180 km, duration: 8 days. Best time: April to October.
Overview
The Moselle Camino links the Rhine at Koblenz with Trier. In eight stages you cross the slopes along the Moselle, through vineyards and past castles. Figures for the length vary between around 160 and 180 kilometres depending on the source.
The goal is St Matthias' Abbey in Trier with the tomb of the Apostle Matthias, the only apostle's tomb north of the Alps. Many pilgrims walk the route for this reason alone, rather than as a section on the way to Santiago.
The climbs from the valley up to the heights keep coming, and you will feel them in your legs. In return, almost every evening ends in a wine village. The railway runs parallel to the Moselle, so sections are easy to plan.
Main stops: Stolzenfels, Moselle valley, Trier.
High above the Moselle
The route rarely stays down by the river and mostly runs over the slopes and heights. That means many short, steep climbs, with wide views over vineyards and castles in return. The route is especially lovely in autumn at grape harvest time.
Trains and stages
The railway along the Moselle reaches many towns, so you can skip single days or walk at weekends. Wine villages have plenty of guesthouses, but they book up quickly in autumn.
Planning your stages
How long you need depends on your daily distance. The table works this out for 160 kilometres, with one rest day a week.
| Per day | Walking days | With rest days |
|---|---|---|
| 15 km | 11 | 12 |
| 20 km | 8 | 9 |
| 25 km | 7 | 8 |
Who is this route for?
With some hiking experience this route is very manageable. Expect climbs and keep your days from getting too long.
What does the route cost?
With an albergue or simple guesthouse and one hot meal, 60 to 80 euros a day is usually enough. Over about 9 days that comes to roughly 550 to 700 euros, plus travel and gear. This is a guide figure.
You can find more routes under Pilgrimage routes in Europe, Pilgrimage in Germany, sorted by religion under Christian pilgrimage routes.
Frequently asked questions
How long is Moselle Camino (Mosel-Camino)?
around 160 to 180 km, 8 days.
When is the best time to walk Moselle Camino (Mosel-Camino)?
April to October.
Is Moselle Camino (Mosel-Camino) suitable for beginners?
With some hiking experience this route is very manageable. Expect climbs and keep your days from getting too long.
What does Moselle Camino (Mosel-Camino) cost?
Budget about 60 to 80 euros a day, so 550 to 700 euros for about 9 days, without travel and gear.
