Mai–Out offers a good combination of climate, landscape and operation of producers, markets and gastronomic experiences throughout the itinerary.
GERMANY · WINES + NATURE
GERMANY — MOSEL & RIESLING
Follow the Moselle between impossible slopes, villages and some of the world's great Rieslings.
DURATION6 days
BEST TIMEMay–Oct
EXPERIENCEWines + Nature
COUNTRYGermany
THE JOURNEY
Route map
Frankfurt → Trier → Bernkastel-Kues → Traben-Trarbach → Cochem → Frankfurt
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FEATURED
Key highlights
1Riesling
2Bernkastel-Kues
3Mosel River
4Slate slopes
5Cochem
In the Mosel Valley, Riesling occupies extremely steep slopes above a river that winds through villages such as Bernkastel-Kues and Cochem. Slate, sun exposure, and cool weather help explain the acidity, precision, and minerality associated with the region's great wines.
SEASONALITY
When to go
A STARTING POINT
Suggested base itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival in Frankfurt
Frankfurt opens the trip with regional cuisine and table-side experiences in Frankfurt.
DAY 2
Frankfurt → Trier
Travel from Frankfurt to Trier. After arrival, the day opens up to local ingredients, restaurants and Trier's culinary tradition.
DAY 3
Trier — local experience
Trier gets a whole day for markets, producers and flavors of Trier.
DAY 4
Trier → Bernkastel-Kues
Departure from Trier towards Bernkastel-Kues, where upon arrival you can start exploring the markets, producers and flavors of Bernkastel-Kues.
DAY 5
Bernkastel-Kues → Traben-Trarbach
The journey leaves Bernkastel-Kues and heads to Traben-Trarbach, with the rest of the day focused on regional cuisine and table-side experiences in Traben-Trarbach.
DAY 6
Traben-Trarbach → Cochem
The route between Traben-Trarbach and Cochem changes the scene of the trip; upon arrival, local ingredients, restaurants and Cochem's culinary tradition enter.
THE EXPERIENCE
The spirit of the journey
Riesling, steep vineyards and riverside villages along the Moselle. The sequence between Frankfurt and Cochem gives concrete form to this proposal.
YOUR WAY
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