Top 20 Lakes in the Moselle Valley

For families, Triolago near Riol is an excellent choice, offering a bathing lake, water ski cableway, all-weather sled run, miniature golf, and football golf. It's a full leisure park experience. Another great option is Mattheiser Weiher in Trier, which has comfortable walking tracks, a children's playground, and a mini-golf course.

Yes, Triolago in Riol features a dedicated bathing lake. In the nearby Volcanic Eifel, the Gemündener Maar and Schalkenmehrener Maar are popular for swimming, with the Gemündener Maar offering a natural outdoor swimming pool and sunbathing areas.

The Volcanic Eifel Nature Park, a short distance from the Moselle, is home to unique crater lakes called Maare. These include the Gemündener Maar, Schalkenmehrener Maar, and Weinfelder Maar (also known as Totenmaar). These lakes were formed by volcanic steam explosions and offer distinct natural beauty.

Triolago is a man-made leisure lake offering a wide range of activities including swimming, water skiing, wakeboarding, an all-weather sled run, miniature golf, and football golf. It also has on-site restaurants and cafes.

Yes, many lakes offer excellent hiking. Around Mattheiser Weiher, you'll find comfortable walking tracks. The Maare of the Volcanic Eifel, such as Gemündener Maar and Schalkenmehrener Maar, are surrounded by extensive hiking trails, including parts of the 11-kilometer HeimatSpur MaareGlück. For more hiking options in the broader region, explore the Hiking in the Moselle Valley guide.

Yes, boating is possible on some lakes. At Gemündener Maar and Schalkenmehrener Maar in the Volcanic Eifel, you can rent pedal boats and rowing boats. Other watercraft like SUPs are generally not permitted on Gemündener Maar.

Absolutely. Mattheiser Weiher is a serene spot for walks and nature observation, home to diverse flora and bird species. The Biotope Pond on the Fohlbach is also a quiet place with a rest area, ideal for a peaceful break.

The Weinfelder Maar, also known as Totenmaar (Maar of the Dead), is known for its melancholic atmosphere, deep blue water, and rich legends. It is a nature reserve where swimming and most water sports are prohibited. A nearly two-kilometer path encircles the lake, and a small chapel and old cemetery add to its unique character.

Yes, you can find dining options near several lakes. Mattheiser Weiher has an Italian restaurant, 'La Gondola', nearby. Triolago has restaurants and snack stations on-site. The village of Schalkenmehren, next to Schalkenmehrener Maar, also features local shops and cafes.

The Moselle Valley region offers various cycling paths. A well-maintained cycling path runs around the Schalkenmehrener Maar in the Volcanic Eifel. For more cycling routes in the wider area, check out the Cycling in the Moselle Valley guide.

Yes, Mattheiser Weiher in Trier is a lake and natural monument, forming a recreational and nature reserve. The Maare of the Volcanic Eifel are also significant natural geological monuments.

The lakes are enjoyable throughout the warmer months, typically from spring to autumn, when activities like swimming, boating, and hiking are most pleasant. Summer is particularly popular for water-based recreation at places like Triolago and the Maare.