Germany, Mosel, Germany
Riverside curves trace the Mosel's serpentine loops beneath castle ruins and steep vineyards.
Length
50 km
In miles
31.1 mi
Driving time
1 hr 15 min
Atlas rating
8.8 / 10
The run
Cochem to Koblenz, following the B49. Drive it in either direction, though the views usually favour the climb.
Season
Open year round in normal conditions, with the usual care after rain or frost.
Checked by the Drivers Atlas desk
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Last reviewed 12 March 2026
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