Lahnstein then Moselle, Neumagen-Dhron

Thursday, 19th September 2019

A first for this trip, fog!, only 7C at 08:00, but, the fog cleared and a pleasant 19C by lunch time.

An easy drive to Lahnstein, Camping Wolfsmuhle (N50 18'52" E07 37'40"), although, the last few miles, to the actual Campsite, seem rather convoluted, I don't recall this, from our last visit, although, it is nine years ago!

In the intervening nine years, the number of static caravans and Chalets seems to have increased, never a good sign IMHO. I somehow feel we will not be staying here long.

After a quick lunch, we set off, on bicycles, to explore the route to Koblenz. We follow a young lady, who appears to know where she is going, unfortunately, it is not where we want to go, and, we end up following a rather busy and complicated route, until we eventually find the cycle track heading for Koblenz, along the Rhine. On our return, we find the way we should have taken, along the banks of the River Lahn, to a Marina (with Beer Garden, stop for refreshment), then over a pedestrian footbridge, to emerge near the campsite. We clock up just over 13 miles. 

Friday, 20th September 2019

A very chilly 6C this morning, but, by the time we are set-up on the Moselle, it is a very pleasant 21C.

Although we have been to Camping Wolfsmuhle before, neither of us feel "comfortable" here, it has gone downhill.

I choose four potential Stellplatz or sites, along the Moselle, and off we go.

I had expected to drive along the Moselle, from Koblenz, but, the exit off the motorway was closed (roadworks), and, the Sat-Nav then routed on a good fast, but boring route of about 76miles.

My first choice was a Stellplatz at a Marina, Neumagen-Dhron, Marina Mittelmosel (N49.85257, E6.8927). 

It is right on the banks of the River Moselle, clean, tidy, well organised, clean and working Showers/Toilets, Motorhome service point, and, the real clincher, a Church five minutes walk away. It also has a pleasant village, within walking distance, and, the Moselle Cycle Route runs past the Marina.

It is pricey (IMHO) as Stellplatz go, at 17Euro/night, including EHU, but, it is nevertheless, clearly a very popular Stellplatz, we arrive at just on 12:00, and, there are only two places left. We, and the Dutch couple in the van behind us, nab them. They are adjacent, and the Dutch couple, now our neighbours, turn out to be very pleasant and friendly.

Booking in is a bit of a challenge, unusually, the Receptionist speaks no English, and, my few words of German are no help, but, we manage.

The Stellplatz is yet another "Cash only" place, so, usefully, there is a bank, and cash machines in the Village.

We check out the Church (Mass 09:30 on Sunday, so, Kathleen will have time to make my breakfast, before she goes to Church), and, have a little wander around the village.

Neumagen, is, according to Tourist Information signs in the village, the oldest Wine Making Village in Germany.

The rest of the day is spent reading our books, and,  lazing in the sun.








Saturday, 21st September 2019


A very pleasant 13C first thing this morning, then, 25C by lunch time.

We cycle along the Moselle, or, since we are in Germany, I suppose, I should say Mosel. 

Most of the way is dedicated cycle route, a little undulating as in places, the route goes through the Vineyards, rather than following the river bank.

We go ten miles before turning back.

There are lots and lots of people cycling, it seems like the thing to do on a sunny Saturday morning.

It being such a hot day, a stop at a Bier Garten is called for.













Some "shopping" is required after lunch. I think, perhaps, "the backpack" will be pressed into service. 

Wrong, I am despatched to find the Netto (about half a mile away, it turns out, isn't Google wonderful?).

In addition to the "essentials", I return with Chocolate (white for Kathleen), only to be complained at because Kathleen has not yet finished the last bar I bought for her (about a week ago!). So, while she is reading her book, I give her lessons in eating chocolate. I tell her, "it is easy, just sit then, read page, then, stuff some chocolate in your mouth, continue until it is all gone". It is not difficult is it?

We have another amusing interlude with the Receptionist, who speaks no English. Kathleen wants to use the washing machine. We are puzzling over the instructions, in German of course, when the Receptionist walks by. She gives us verbal instructions, in German of course, which does not really clarify anything. Eventually, she pushes a few buttons on the machine, and asks for the money to put in the slot. I give her 4 Euro, she opens up the cash box, changes to 2 x 2 Euro coins into small value coins and gives me back some more coins. According to my counting, I came out ahead.