The Moselle Trail

You always have to climb a few metres in altitude on the stages, which is why a good level of fitness is an advantage. The path often climbs very steeply for just a few metres. Nevertheless, this section of the Moselsteig Trail is suitable for beginners with some experience. You should also be sure-footed and have a head for heights in order to enjoy this hike to the full.

The paths are on wide forest / meadow paths, narrow trails, rarely on pavements and paved roads. Especially after rain, unpaved roads can be slippery and there are some sections where you will require a head for heights. Partly, the trail also leads along rocky sections and along secured slopes. A small part about a via ferrata that can be passed without harness. However, this part can be bypassed by alternative routing.

This tour is graded moderate. Within the tour individual days may vary in difficulty - some might be a bit tougher or easier than the overall rating suggests.

You'll spend your nights in good-quality, 2 to 3-star small hotels and privately owned wineries, chosen to give you the best insight into the hospitality and culture of the region, with a warm welcome for walkers. Staying at a winery, or 'Weingut', is a particular highlight unique to this wine-growing region.

Twin and double rooms in Germany are typically two single mattresses side by side within one bed frame, each with its own separate duvet and pillows, rather than a shared double duvet. Our preferred properties are subject to availability, especially in peak season when demand is high - if unavailable, we'll book you into accommodation of the same standard or better.

Yes, solo travelers are very welcome. There will be a supplement because some costs, like transfers, aren't shared. Or if you'd like to book a single room, just ask. These are available for a supplement.

Breakfast is included every day. Packed lunches are available from your accommodation if you order the night before, or you can stop along the way - there are plenty of biergartens and kiosks to satisfy your thirst and appetite. Dinner isn't included, but is available at your accommodation or close by each night.

Wine tastings are possible at the wineries where you'll be staying, and the owners ask for advance notice if you'd like to arrange one. You'll also pass other wineries and shops along the trail offering spontaneous tastings, usually for a small fee if you don't end up buying anything.

You can start this tour any time between April and October. Availability can get tight in autumn due to the grape harvest, so if you're hoping to travel in September or October, it's worth booking as early as you can.

The weather in the Moselle region is changeable, and very hot days are often followed by rain and thunderstorms, so come prepared for anything and check the local forecast each morning before you set off.

Your bags will be collected from your accommodation each day and moved onto your overnight accommodation. We ask you to limit your luggage to one bag of up to 20kg/44lbs per person.

This route is well waymarked throughout.

Navigation is straightforward using our app which has maps, tracks and daily route info. Simply download the information and tracks for offline use and follow the route on your phone. Once on the trail you do not need signal for the app to work and follow your progress.

From Luxembourg Airport, a direct bus or train runs to Trier in around an hour, with departures roughly every three hours. From Frankfurt, take a train via Koblenz to Trier, taking around 3.5 hours, with frequent departures: check www.bahn.de for timetables and tickets.

The tour ends at Bernkastel-Kues, from where a bus (every 30 minutes) runs to Wittlich train station, with onward trains to other German destinations, airports or further European destinations.

You'll need good hiking shoes or boots, comfortable hiking clothes, waterproofs, a daypack, and we recommend hiking poles. A portable charger for your cell phone is essential. On booking, our Tour Info will give you a complete packing list.

On certain days you can shorten the route or skip it entirely by using a taxi or public transport. Your accommodation hosts can help with arrangements, and our German and UK offices are also on hand to assist.

We highly recommend that you have travel insurance when you book with Macs Adventure. Your policy should cover medical treatment (including repatriation and emergency evacuation by air ambulance or helicopter), injury, death, third-party liability, and trip cancellation