We are still on the Mozel (Moselle, Moezel) river and we are heading
down stream, heading towards Koblenz, where we will join the Rhine river to
get back to The Netherlands. But first, Luxemburg!
This section of the trip is the most fun to do. Because here you are
really boating on the river, that is the border between a small part of
France, Germany and Luxemburg. It starts at Écluse d'Apach
(FR) and ends at Wasserbillig (LUX), where the
Sauer River flows into the Moselle. After Écluse d'Apach
(FR) where the mouth of the lock becomes wider, you will enter the
part where the river is the border between Germany and Luxemburg.
Information about this leg
Port side is Luxembourg
Starboard side is Germany
Leg Écluse d'Apach → Wasserbillig
Summary
Distance
36 km
ETA (hh:mm)
04:30
Objects
5 bridge(s) · 2 sluice(s) · 1 marina(s)
Note
This is following the Mosel along the Luxemburg/German border from
Écluse d'Apach to Wasserbillig, where the Mosel will be flowing
into Germany. By leaving Écluse d'Apach (FR), on
the part where the water becomes wider, you enter the part where
the river is the border between
Luxemburg and Germany.
Verify opening hours & VHF channels in Waterkaarten /
Vaarweginformatie before departure.
Marina
At around marker 238 (going downstream) there is the only marina at
the Luxemburg side of the river. This is known on water-maps as
Sportboothafen Schwebsange. But you can also look for "Schengen Marina", and for "Motor Yacht Club Luxembourg" for more information.
At the marina there are a Baguetteautomat (you can probably buy baguettes
there), and a restaurant Liblinsplatz. According to the maps, there is a
gas-station here (bunkerstation). Due to the fact that information is
pretty scarse, calling them would be the best bet.
Please note that we found this information online and we are
uncertain if this information is still acurate when you read it. So
please check for yourself!
Objects on Mosel between Écluse d'Apach →
Wasserbillig
Écluse d'Apach Summary
Marker
243 - 242
Type
Lock
Size
Width: 12,04 m
Length: 176,36 meter
Minimal depth: 3 meter
Communication
UKW 20
Tel: +33800519665
Note
Lock is on the right hand side, looking downstream. This is the last
lock in France before entering the Luxemburg/German border. Verify
opening hours & VHF channels in Waterkaarten / Vaarweginformatie
before departure.
Straßenbrücke Schengen-Perl
Marker
near 242
Type
Bridge
Size
Heigth: ≈ 6,63 m
Check water-level scale!
Communication
Unknown
Note
Brige is the first border-crossing brigde after Écluse d'Apach.
The first marina downstream is Sportboothafen Schwebsange in
Luxemburg which is approx 5 km after Écluse
d'Apach.
At this marina, there is a Tankstation/Bunkerstation "Schengen".
While normally a price per meter is calculated, here you pay:
€12,87 for a sloep shorter than 6 meters
Upto €19,89 per night upto 12 meters
And above 12 meters, €1,40 per meter extra
Straßenbrücke Remich
Marker
in between 234 and 233
Type
Bridge
Size
Heigth: ≈ 6,7 m
Communication
Unknown
Note
Check water-level scale!.
Schleuse Palzem-Stadtbredimus
Marker
230
Type
Lock
Size
Width: 12 meter, Length: ≈ 170 m
Communication
VHF 20
Note
When you are wider than 2,80 meter, make sure to get the large
lock!
The lock is on the left hand side looking down-stream.
Straßenbrücke Wormeldange
Marker
near 222
Type
Bridge
Size
Heigth: ≈ 8 m
Communication
Unknown
Note
Check water-level scale!.
Schleuse Grevenmacher
Marker
213
Type
Lock
Size
Width: 12 meter, Length: ≈ 170 m
Communication
VHF 18
Note
When you are wider than 2,80 meter, make sure to get the large
lock!
The lock is on the left hand side looking down-stream.
Rue du Pont
Marker
in between 213 and 212
Type
Bridge
Size
Heigth: ≈ 7,89 m
Communication
Unknown
Note
Check water-level scale!.
Passing Marker 206
Welcome to Germany!
Which countries will this route pass?
These are the 5 (five) countries we are going to visit. Please use the links
to get to the specific chapters (or routes, or legs) of each country.
We added, for good measurement, the ISO Country and the International country-code
for calling
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.
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