You start this route from a beautiful castle hotel and head towards Koblenz. Here you cross the Rhine and traverse the impressive area between the Rhine and the Moselle, and then drive to the Ahr valley. Eventually you reach the end of the route via a stretch of highway. Despite this, the breathtaking views of the vast wine regions and rivers make the route worthwhile.

After crossing the Rhine, you arrive at the 'Deutsche Eck'.
Located in the so-called 'Altstad', this viewpoint is located at the point where the Moselle and the Rhine meet, next to the imposing monument. From the viewpoint you can enjoy a beautiful view of both rivers. The monument has a deeper meaning, namely symbolizing German unity. Construction of the monument began in 1897 and was completed in 1911. It contains a statue of Emperor Wilhelm I on horseback.

After your visit to the Deutsche Eck you drive to the impressive area between the Rhine and the Moselle.
From Winningen you follow the beautiful route along the Moselle to the village of Kobern-Gondorf, a village where renowned wine varieties such as Riesling, Elbling and Müller-Thurgau have been grown for centuries.
The steep slopes in this area along the Moselle River create optimal conditions for viticulture and contribute to the unique flavor profiles of the wines from this region. The sight of these vineyards adds a special dimension to your trip.
After crossing the Moselle you drive towards your first coffee stop at Mendig at a local bakery.

After this break, you continue to the Ahr valley, a wine region that, like the Moselle region, is known for its many wine varieties.
Just think of the Spätburgunder, also known as Pinot Noir, and the other high-quality and characteristic wines, such as the Spätburgunder grape, the Frühburgunder (an early-maturing variant of the Pinot Noir) and Dornfelder.
Viticulture in this area thrives thanks to the steep slopes and specific climatic conditions. The shelter from cool winds provided by the surrounding hills, the soil conditions of slate and the heat buffer of the Ahr contribute to the creation of a unique microclimate that promotes optimal ripening of the different types of grapes.

Not everything is rosy in this area, in June 2021 the adjacent villages fell victim to the persistent rain together with the large supply of water from the Rhine.
The steep slopes flooded this area, transformed into a deep channel, at a rapid pace.
That year, residents were surprised at night and had nowhere to go. This caused a lot of suffering and damage to roads and buildings. If you pass by, you will see that they are still restoring and rebuilding this area.

Just after passing Altenahr, you can make a lunch stop at Hotel Kalenborner Höhe in Kalenborner. This cozy establishment offers an extensive menu, so there is plenty of choice for everyone. And then comes the last part of this route. Looking back, it was a route that was worth it again this time.
After another fuel stop in Flamersheim, where you can take advantage of the favorable German fuel prices, the last part of this journey begins, which takes you back to the Netherlands via the highway. Just across the border, the last stop is planned at Subways, which also marks the end of this route.