Mehring Germany Bavaria
Frequently Asked Questions
At a river landing at the foot of the village, on the Moselle. The whole village is walkable from the quay; this is a village call, not a port.
Climb to the Roman villa through the vineyards, come back down through the old lanes and St Lawrence church, then taste riesling at a winegrower. Half a day is ample.
A partly reconstructed large Roman farming estate, built in the first half of the second century and enlarged to 34 rooms. Raised walls, a white portico and interpretive panels; access is free.
Allow about twenty minutes of steady climbing through the vines from the riverbank. Nothing technical, but the slope is constant: sturdy shoes and water in warm weather.
Yes, with no staging. Several family estates welcome visitors for a simple tasting: a bench, a few glasses, this year range. Opening days vary, so check at the reception desk on board.
Riesling above all. The slate slopes of the Moselle produce fine wines with bright acidity and pale fruit aromas, carrying the mineral character enthusiasts travel far to find.
Yes, about fifteen kilometres upstream. Trier, a Roman city on the UNESCO World Heritage list, is reached by excursion; several itineraries give it its own call.
The Moselle cycle path runs through the village and follows the river almost without gradient; an hour rental reaches the neighbouring villages. Walkers may prefer the marked vineyard trails climbing above the rooftops.
The euro, and bring cash. In a wine village this size, several estates and small shops do not take cards.
Not much. German dominates in this Moselle village. Winegrowers used to river boats manage a few words, but a guide or some German makes the exchange far richer.
