We are still on the Mozel (Moselle, Moezel) river and while still going down-stream,
and we passed Wasserbillig (LUX), where the Sauer River flows into the Moselle.
And by passing Wasserbillig we just entered Germany
We are heading for the entrance of the Saar river at Konz, because we are
going to make a small detour towards Saarburg. There is a very nice marina
there that we want to visit and because in Saarburg (from our humbe point of view) you get the BEST
Apfelstrudel EVER!. At Le Petit Café you find your fill of Apfelstrudel!
Although Apfelstrudel is original from Austria-Hungaria, (where Jacco had it at several locations in that region)
this is still the best!
Information about the leg from Wasserbillig to Konz
Wasserbillig → Konz Summary
Distance
5 km
ETA (hh:mm)
00:30
Note
This is following the Mosel from the Sauer river to Konz,
where the entrance to the Saar river is. Along this stretch
there are buoys on both sides. Green on the left side,
and Red on the right side of the river.
Looking going downstream, left side is left side, and right
side is right side. But when you go upstream, the riverside on
your right hand side, is still the left hand side of the river!
And the left hand side, is then automatically the right hand side
of the river. After 5 km, the Saar river will be on the right
side of the river. (And also YOUR right hand side, because this
is going down stream)
Konz, the mouth of the SAAR
Entering the Saar river
Entering the Saar River
Fig.2 - The entrance to the Saar at Konz
Arriving at Konz, we have to make sure that we do not trouble any professionals on the Mosel,
or even coming from the Saar river. And we also need to see how fast the current is to enter
the Saar river. The best is always to enter going "upstream" when you want to enter another
waterway attached to a river.
To safely enter the Saar river at Konz, we are going to continue on the
Moselle (Mozel, Moezel) until we are at the Yachthafen WSC Konz (KM 200) where there
is enough space, and proper line of sight to make a safe u-turn. There is also a sign that you
are allowed to make a U-turn here.
This is after passing the Konzer Moselbrücke!
WARNING! DO NOT MAKE A RIGHT TURN DIRECTLY INTO THE SAAR RIVER!
If you do so, you are already making an accident, because you will end up on the shore!
Entering the Saar at Konz
While passing the the mouth of the Saar, there is a good indication of the current(s) there.
This way you can anticipate on how you are going to enter the mouth of the Saar river.
Mosel → Saar Summary
Distance
1 km
ETA (hh:mm)
00:10
Note
To enter the Saar in a safe way, continue on the Mosel until
at the same hight as the entrance of Yachthafen WSC Konz.
Here you can safely make a U-Turn to go "upstream" and enter the Saar safely.
Properly look around you, also behind you!
Saar: 👉 Approximate average current speed of the Saar: ~1–2 km/h (≈ 0.3–0.6 m/s) under typical conditions.
Mosel👉 Best practical estimate (not an official hydrological measurement):
the Mosel’s average current speed around Konz is likely in a similar range or
somewhat higher than the Saar but generally modest, and heavily dependent on stage/discharge.
It is often in the range 1–5 km/h (≈ 0.3–1.4 m/s) under normal river conditions.
This is based on typical river behaviour and historical guides, not precise official local statistical data.
Due to these speeds, you understand that it is important to enter the Saar river
going UPSTREAM!
Fig.3 - Route Konz to Saarburg
Objects on the Saar between Konz & Saarburg
Although this leg is only 10 km, there are some objects that we are going to pass.
One of them is the lock at Kanzem. And there are some bridges. The listing is here:
Saar from Konz → Saarburg Summary
Distance
10 km
ETA (hh:mm)
02:00
Note
The Saar upto Saarburg consists of a part river and a part canal.
There are a couple of objects along the route, as you can see below here:
Straßenbrücke Konz
Marker
unknown
Type
Bridge
Size
Heigth: ≈ 7,6 m
Check water-level scale!
Communication
Unknown
Note
Brige is the first bridge entering the mouth of the Saar river.
Eisenbahnbrücke Konz
Marker
unknown
Type
Bridge
Size
Heigth: ≈ 6,8 m
Check water-level scale!
Communication
Unknown
Note
Brige is the second bridge entering the mouth of the Saar river.
Konzerbrück
Marker
unknown
Type
Bridge
Size
Heigth: ≈ 6 m
Check water-level scale!
Communication
Unknown
Note
Brige is the second bridge entering the mouth of the Saar river.
Entering the SAARCANAL
The Saar river bends around Kanzem, where the bends are very sharp
and the river is narrow and shallow. Even with low water levels, the
currents are pretty strong and fast.
From the information on their website, you should reserve a place beforehand.
Being at Saarburg, it gives you the possibility to take a train to Trier and even
to Saarbrucke.
Going back to the Mosel River
When it is time to go, we are going to do the objects as mentioned previously, in reverse sequence.
And that takes us back to Konz.
Konz, re-entering the MOSEL (Moselle, Moezel)
Leaving the Saar river
Fig.4 - Re-entering the Moselle at Konz
The mouth of the Saar and Mosel River
After visiting Saarburg we head back to the Mosel (Moselle, Moezel) river, to continue our
roundtrip.
To safely enter the Moselle river at Konz, we take a sharp turn starboard
to enter the Moselle (Mozel, Moezel)
Warning! Be aware of the currents. The current from the Mosel will push you
to starboard too. So be aware of this!
The first object we are going to pass is the Konzer Moselbrücke over the Mosel.
Re-entering the Mosel at Konz
When leaving the Saar, turn directly to starboard (right).
Before you do so, always check whether it is safe to enter the main waterway.
If you have AIS available, use it.
AIS allows you to see which vessels are nearby, especially at the mouth of the Saar.
Professional ships are required to use AIS, so this gives you a reliable picture of commercial traffic in the area.
Do not rely on AIS alone. Use your marine radio (Marifoon) to listen for traffic information, and keep a constant visual lookout.
Your eyes, AIS, and radio together are your most important tools here.
By combining these, you can better judge the speed, direction, and intentions of other vessels before you commit to the turn.
Be aware that this area can have currents coming from different directions at the same time.
These mixed currents can affect how your boat responds to steering and throttle, sometimes in unexpected ways.
Because of this, be prepared for sudden changes in handling and always make sure you have enough space to manoeuvre safely.
Take your time, anticipate the movement of both your own vessel and others, and only proceed when you are confident that conditions
allow for a safe and controlled entry.
Konz: Saar → Mosel Summary
Distance
1 km
ETA (hh:mm)
00:10
Note
To enter the Mosel safely, you must leave the Saar under way.
At this location the river current does not allow you to stop, loiter, or go astern.
Maintain forward motion on the Saar while actively monitoring traffic visually and via AIS.
Actively observe traffic in all directions, including astern.
Saar: 👉 Approximate average current speed of the Saar: ~1–2 km/h (≈ 0.3–0.6 m/s) under typical conditions.
Mosel 👉 Best practical estimate (not an official hydrological measurement):
the Mosel’s average current speed around Konz is likely comparable to or slightly higher than the Saar,
but highly dependent on water level and discharge.
Typical values are often in the range of 1–5 km/h (≈ 0.3–1.4 m/s) under normal river conditions.
This estimate is based on typical river behaviour and historical navigation guides, not precise local statistical data.
Because of these current speeds, it is essential to anticipate both the Saar outflow and the Mosel
current coming from upstream before committing to the manoeuvre.
Mosel KM 201: From Konz towards Koblenz
201 KM to Koblenz
Fig.5 - Konz heading for Cochum
Continuing down the Mosel River
The first object we are going to pass is the Konzer Moselbrücke over the Mosel.
We already passed it twice when we went to Saarburg. This is the 3rd time.....
Going down-stream, at KM 200 we will find the mouth of the Yachthafen WSC Konz.
Objects on the Mosel River
Heading towards Koblenz, we are going to pass several objects and marina's (Yachthafen).
We are going to list those here, so planning stops will be easy.
Mosel Konz → Koblenz Summary
Distance
201 km
ETA (hh:mm)
50:00
Note
Going down the Mozel from Konz towards Koblenz consists of a managed river.
There are objects along the route, among bridges, locks and Yachthafen locations. Those are listed below here.
We will try to keep things readable and put specific information where it is needed.
Konzer Moselbrücke
Marker
200.5
Type
Bridge
Operated by
Dimensions
Clearance
Heigth: ≈ 6,71 m Check water-level scale!
VHF
Telephone
Note
Brige is the first bridge after leaving the mouth of the Saar river.
Website: https://yachthafen-trier.de/
Very nice marina, but a bit remove from the old city of Trier. For example, from
the Marina to the Porta Nigra, is a 90 (!) minutes walk or a 50 minutes(!) bus trip.
After the Lock Trier, there are no mooring places until you reach Sweich (KM 178.5) there are only
bridges and objects.
Konrad-Adenauer-Brücke
Marker
194.5
Type
Bridge
Operated by
Dimensions
Clearance
Heigth: ≈ 8 m Check water-level scale!
VHF
Telephone
Note
Brige is the first bridge after the Lock Trier.
Römerbrücke
Marker
193.2
Type
Bridge
Operated by
Dimensions
Clearance
Heigth: ≈ 6 m Check water-level scale!
VHF
Telephone
Note
Brige is a traffic bridge with multiple openings. Check the signs.
Kaiser-Wilhelm-Brücke
Marker
191.6
Type
Bridge
Operated by
Dimensions
Clearance
Heigth: ≈ 6,05 m Check water-level scale!
VHF
79 (MANDATORY)
Telephone
Note
At KM 193, you should already move to the left side of the
river. There is a small island in the river, of which the right hand side is
not navigable. You have to listen to VHF channel 79 for this stretch because
this part is pretty narrow and the overall view is limited.
Buoys on this stretch of the Mosel River
After passing the Kaiser-Wilhelm-Brücke, there is a stretch of river that has buoys on both
sides of the water. (Green, indicating the left side of the river, Red, indicating the right side of the river)
Pay attention to those, because the riverbed is always changing.
Eisenbahnbrücke Trier-Pfalzel
Marker
187.5
Type
Bridge
Operated by
Dimensions
Clearance
Heigth: ≈ 6 m Check water-level scale!
VHF
Telephone
Note
This is the trainbridge of Trier.
KM 185: Stay on Left hand side
After passing the marker 185, you should keep left on the river. There are signs, that will
guide you. The harbor area on the left hand side (KM 184) is not for pleasure yachts. This is
the industrial harbor of Trier.
Moselbrücke Ehrang
Marker
183.7
Type
Bridge
Operated by
Dimensions
Clearance
Heigth: ≈ 7,77 m Check water-level scale!
VHF
Telephone
Note
This is the traffic bridge Ehrang.
KM 181: Switch from VHF 79, to VHF 78
When you have a Marine Radio (aka Marifoon), you have to mandatory listen on the channels as
are put on the sides of the rivers or canals. You find those also on recent water-maps.
KM 179: No more buoys for 11 KM
After this marker, there are no more buoys for 11 KM.
Yachthafen Sweich
Marker
178,5
Type
Marina (Yachthafen)
Operated by
Kruesch Wassersport
Dimensions
Clearance
VHF
Telephone
+496502-9130-0
Note
Website: https://www.kreusch.de/yachthafen/
And it has a nice restaurant on site. Be aware, reviews say that they only accept cash and
no cards. You can visit Trier from here by taking Bus 8. Pricing is decent.
Straßenbrücke Schweich
Marker
179.1
Type
Bridge
Operated by
Dimensions
Clearance
Heigth: ≈ 6 m Check water-level scale!
VHF
Telephone
Note
This is the traffic bridge Schweich.
Moseltalbrücke A1
Marker
177.9
Type
Bridge
Operated by
Dimensions
Clearance
Heigth: ≈ 20,03 m Check water-level scale!
VHF
Telephone
Note
This is the traffic bridge Schweich.
Straßenbrücke Longuich-Kirsch
Marker
176
Type
Bridge
Operated by
Dimensions
Clearance
Heigth: ≈ 6 m Check water-level scale!
VHF
Telephone
Note
This is the traffic bridge Straßenbrücke Longuich-Kirsch
Straßenbrücke Mehring
Marker
171.5
Type
Bridge
Operated by
Dimensions
Clearance
Heigth: ≈ 6 m Check water-level scale!
VHF
Telephone
Note
This is the traffic bridge Straßenbrücke Mehring
Yachthafen Sweich
Marker
169,1
Type
Marina (Yachthafen)
Operated by
Moselherz Wassersport
Dimensions
Clearance
VHF
Telephone
+491754459269
Note
Unknown. Hardly any information. Consists of 2 harbors.
DE - +49 - Moselle River, Saar river and Rhine River
Of all five countries, we’ll only be in Luxembourg for a short
stretch: just the section of the Moselle that lies wedged between
France, Germany, and Luxembourg. It starts at Écluse
d'Apach (FR) and ends at Wasserbillig (LUX),
where the Sauer River flows into the Moselle. On this approximately 36 km
long stretch, we’ll be boating right along the border between Luxembourg
and Germany. More about this will follow in the section covering this
part of the route.
Stay tuned for updates on our journey!
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