From here visitors can see the winding Mosel River. Beilstein, a storybook village of just 180 residents, 37 miles from Koblenz, beckons with its half-timbered houses and darkened wine stubes.

The Mosel, located near Germany’s western border, is the Rhine’s peaceful little sister. The main tourist town of Cochem, tucked between steep vineyards and the river, boasts picturesque ...

The Mosel River, near Germany’s western border, is the Rhine’s peaceful little sister.The main tourist town of Cochem, tucked […] Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 77°F.

by Rick Steves, September 19, 2023 | The Mosel River, near Germany's western border, is the Rhine's peaceful little sister and is home to steep vineyards and small towns beneath castles.