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View of Cochem Castle (Reichsburg Cochem) – View of the Reichsburg in Cochem loop from Cochem (Mosel)

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View of Cochem Castle (Reichsburg Cochem) – View of the Reichsburg in Cochem loop from Cochem (Mosel)

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View of Cochem Castle (Reichsburg Cochem) – View of the Reichsburg in Cochem loop from Cochem (Mosel)

01:24

22.2km

100m

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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 19, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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After 11.1 km for 142 m

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View of Cochem and Reichsburg Castle

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Cochem is attractively situated on the Moselle with its unique river landscape. With more than 5,000 inhabitants, Cochem is the largest city in the district and also the seat of many authorities.

The city is characterized by trade and tourism. Year after year, the unique combination of Reichsburg, historic old town and countryside attracts many visitors from all over the world and makes Cochem one of the most important tourist destinations on the Moselle.

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1.44 km

View of Cochem

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It's a nice little town but not recommended on days like today (Father's Day and good weather).

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1.90 km

View of Cochem Castle from the Moselle Cycle Path

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The imperial castle in Cochem towers about 100m (154m NN) above the city. It is a medieval customs castle. A tour with a guide is very worthwhile.

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11.3 km

Beilstein on the Moselle

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Beilstein on the Moselle is a beautiful place worth a visit

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11.3 km

View of Beilstein and Metternich Castle

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History (for those who are interested :-)

Franconian grave finds show Beilstein's settlement around 800 AD. The place had been a feudal possession of the Lords of Braunshorn since 1268. Under Johann von Braunshorn (1299–1346), Beilstein received city privileges from King Henry VII in 1309 and was fortified. A Jewish community has been documented since 1309, and its Jewish cemetery above the castle still exists today. The former parish church was founded in 1310. After the von Braunshorn family died out, the fief passed to the von Winneburg family in 1360. After Kurtrier took possession of Beilstein in 1488, the Imperial Counts of Metternich enfeoffed the rule of Winneburg and Beilstein in 1652. In 1689, Metternich Castle (“The Proud Walls”) was destroyed by French troops. A Carmelite monastery was founded in 1636 (abolished in 1803), and the foundation stone of the Carmelite monastery church was laid in 1691, which was completed in 1783. The townscape was created in the 17th and 18th centuries and has largely been preserved to this day. The rule of the Imperial Counts of Metternich ended in 1794 with the occupation by French revolutionary troops. From 1798 to 1814 the place belonged to the canton of Zell in the Rhine-Moselle department and was the main town of a Mairie. In 1815 the place was assigned to the Kingdom of Prussia at the Congress of Vienna and belonged to the Senheim mayor's office in the Zell district. It has been part of the state of Rhineland-Palatinate since 1946.

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View of Cochem Castle (Reichsburg Cochem)

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The Northern Moselle Hiking and Cycling Trail takes you through a history spanning thousands of years, featuring many sights from the Roman era to modern times.

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20.4 km

View of the Reichsburg in Cochem

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The late Gothic building with its incomparable outline rises more than 100 m above the Moselle on a striking cone.

The Reichsburg is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

More info 👇
reichsburg-cochem.de/die-burg

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21.2 km

View of Reichsburg Cochem and the town of Cochem

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The Imperial Castle Cochem is a castle in the Rhineland-Palatinate town of Cochem on the Moselle. It is their landmark and stands on a highly visible mountain cone 154 m above sea level. NHN (entrance) above the city. As a summit castle she belongs to the type of mountain castles.
The plant, which served as a customs castle in the Middle Ages, was probably built around 1100 or in the first half of the 12th century, according to the results of current castle research. After being destroyed in the 17th century, it was rebuilt by the Berlin merchant and later Secretary of Commerce Louis Fréderic Jacques Ravené in the years 1868-77, according to the taste of the castle romance. Burg Cochem is thus a good example of a building designed in neo-Gothic style during the time of historicism. According to the monument protection law of Rhineland-Palatinate, it is a protected cultural monument and registered in the state's monument list. In addition, the plant is a protected cultural property according to the Hague Convention and marked with the blue-white protection mark.

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22.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

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18.7 km

1.51 km

590 m

527 m

452 m

370 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.6 km

4.65 km

3.22 km

528 m

188 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 28 August

22°C

13°C

83 %

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Comments

September 15, 2025,Das Burgfräulein auf dem Weg nach Beilstein

After the rain this morning, the damsel of Cochem made her way to Beilstein, one of the most beautiful places on the Moselle, also known as the Sleeping Beauty of the Moselle, to Metternich Castle. Unfortunately, the climb to the castle wasn't possible today; it was a day of rest 🙈, well, no matter, it was a bit windy up …

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June 22, 2025,Cochem- Beilstein

It was actually too hot for activities today, but a short trip to Beilstein was still possible. From Cochem, along the Moselle River without any incline and back the other way. Beilstein was truly worth the trip; it was beautifully preserved, with plenty of restaurants and something new to discover around every corner. The climb to Metternich Castle wasn't too …

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June 22, 2025,Fahrradtour nach Beilstein

In the scorching heat, we headed to enchanting Beilstein. There's sooo much to discover there 🤩. I was thinking about going to Metternich Castle—I've already been there 😯. Of course, I climbed to the highest point to see the Moselle loop 👌. In the village itself, I was impressed not only by the extensive wine selection but also by the …

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August 29, 2021,Rundtour von Cochem, Burg Metternich, Beilstein

It was once again a stress-free tour with great friends and lots of stops. Then we conquered the castle ruins of Fürst von Metternich on foot. The place Beilstein one of the most beautiful places on the Moselle a must for every Moselfan!

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September 17, 2025,Radtour nach Cochem und zurück

Here's my 3D video of this short bike ride:
relive.com/view/v26Md3Lp73O

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June 5, 2025,Fahrradrundtour Cochem-Beilstein

A short tour in mixed weather and physical discomfort from too much wine in the wine cellar the night before...🫣🍷
.....but the fresh air did me good...😀

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January 3, 2025,Fiets en wandeltocht naar Beilstein

Cycling along the busy street because the cycle path was flooded. Walked through the village at Beilstein and past the castle. But everything was closed until April.

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June 27, 2023,Familientour Cochem <-> Beilstein

The family tour with our 6-year-old son took us from Cochem via the northern Moselle cycle path to Beilstein. A little off the road, we always had a wonderful view of the vineyards and villages on the southern shore, as well as the more busy main road and the southern cycle path.
Our tour passed, among other things, Cochem Castle …

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View of Cochem Castle (Reichsburg Cochem) – View of the Reichsburg in Cochem loop from Cochem (Mosel)

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View of Cochem Castle (Reichsburg Cochem) – View of the Reichsburg in Cochem loop from Cochem (Mosel)

View of Cochem and Reichsburg Castle

View of Cochem

View of Cochem Castle from the Moselle Cycle Path

Beilstein on the Moselle

View of Beilstein and Metternich Castle

View of Cochem Castle (Reichsburg Cochem)

View of the Reichsburg in Cochem

View of Reichsburg Cochem and the town of Cochem

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