ancient ruins
Porta Nigra
The best-preserved Roman city gate north of the Alps, its blackened sandstone has guarded Trier for nearly 1,900 years.
10 km · about 20 min drive
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Schweich
Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany · Europe
About Schweich
Schweich works well as a base: 5 minutes from Kenn, 29km from Mullerthal Trail.
Schweich is in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany, with about 7,600 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Kenn, about 4 km away.
Schweich (German pronunciation: [ʃvaɪç] ) is a town in the Trier-Saarburg district, in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. It is situated on the river Moselle, approx. 10 km (6.2 mi) northeast of Trier. Schweich is the seat of the Verbandsgemeinde ("collective municipality") Schweich an der Römischen Weinstraße.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Schweich?
Within an hour or so of Schweich: Porta Nigra (10 km), Echternach Basilica (24 km), Echternach Abbey (24 km), Luxembourg Moselle Valley (27 km).
Are there any good drives near Schweich?
The nearest famous roads are Moselle Valley Road (B53), Route du Vin and Mosel Valley Wine Route.
Where is Schweich?
Schweich is in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany, about 4 km from Kenn.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 7,643
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Germany
- Region
- Rheinland-Pfalz
- Timezone
- Europe/Berlin
- Coordinates
- 49.8222, 6.7526
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Germany
ADAC roadside assistance: +49 89 22 22 22. No general speed limit on some autobahn sections but advisory 130 km/h.
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Worth the detour from Schweich
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
cathedral
Echternach Basilica
The abbey town of Luxembourg's oldest city, famed for its UNESCO dancing procession and a Romanesque basilica.
24 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Echternach Abbey
Benedictine abbey founded in 698 in Luxembourg's oldest town, with a basilica, museum and parking near the German border bridge.
24 km · about 25 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Luxembourg Moselle Valley
Terraced Riesling vineyards line the gentle Moselle, a string of wine villages on a slow scenic river drive.
27 km · about 30 min drive
natural wonder
Mullerthal Trail
Spectacular hiking trail through Luxembourg's 'Little Switzerland', featuring dramatic sandstone rock formations and lush forests.
29 km · about 35 min drive
natural wonder
Mullerthal
Sandstone rock landscape in eastern Luxembourg known as Little Switzerland, with narrow gorges, waterfalls and forest trailhead car parks.
31 km · about 35 min drive
famous road
Moselle Valley Road (B53)
A slow, beautiful river road through the steepest vineyards in Europe between Trier and Koblenz.
32 km · about 35 min drive
castle
Beaufort Castle
A romantic medieval ruin paired with a Renaissance château at the edge of the Mullerthal forest region.
33 km · about 40 min drive
Driving roads near Schweich
- 27 kmLuxembourg Moselle ValleyTerraced Riesling vineyards line the gentle Moselle, a string of wine villages on a slow scenic river drive.
- 32 kmMoselle Valley Road (B53)A slow, beautiful river road through the steepest vineyards in Europe between Trier and Koblenz.
- 38 kmSaarschleifeFrom the Cloef viewpoint and treetop walk, the Saar River carves a spectacular horseshoe through forested hills.
- 41 kmCalmont MoselschleifeA jaw-dropping hairpin loop of the Moselle viewed from above Bremm, framed by Europe's steepest vineyard.
- 41 kmRoute du VinWine road running about 42 kilometres along the Moselle from Schengen to Wasserbillig, linking terraced vineyards and riverside villages.
- 50 kmGrand Duchess Charlotte BridgeLuxembourg City's striking 'Red Bridge', a scarlet steel span soaring 74 m above the Alzette valley to link the old town with the Kirchberg European quarter.
Driving in Germany
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.78/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
April to October
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