The Moselle Bike Trail in 9 days

Bicycling the loops of the Moselle in your own pace.

The Moselle’s valley seems to be entwined by grapevines; let it take you on a very special trip! On short daily stages, you will follow the wide loops of the river, enjoying your time on the saddle as well as the many worthwhile breaks. Discover Treves and its 2000 years of history, taste the light and fruity wines of the Moselle and walk around the narrow streets of the picturesque villages. You will have enough time for it all!

1. day  Arriving in Treves

You should plan in enough time to visit the historical centre of the town, the emperor’s thermae and the Porta Nigra (It is possible to arrive by train/ parking facilities at the hotel/ rental bike at the hotel).

2. day  Trier - Mehring, 23 km

The Moselle bike trail takes you to Mehring, where the Villa Rustika waits for your visit.

3. day  Mehring - Piesport, 24 km

The next stage on your bike trip is Trittenheim. Here, you will have the chance to follow a nature trail on the steps of a winegrower, informing you about local grape varieties and the special approach to wine-growing practiced here.

4. day  Piesport - Zeltingen, 25 km

Before reaching today’s destination, it is now time for a pleasurable break on the market place of Bernkastel-Kues.

5. day  Zeltingen - Bullay, 40 km

The vineyards of the „Kröver Nacktarsch“ guide your way to Traben-Trarbach. Complete today’s experience with a boat trip on the Moselle. After a break in Enkirch, often designated the treasure chest of the Moselle region’s half-timbered architecture, you will reach Zell with the ZELLER SCHWARZE KATZ and then finally arrive in Bullay.

6. day  Bullay - Cochem, 31 km

Via Beilstein, the „Rothenburg an der Mosel“, you will reach Cochem. The picturesque centre and the ancient imperial castle from the 11th century can be visited here.

7. day  Cochem - Kobern Gondorf, 32 km

After a visit of the medieval castle of Eltz, you will continue in a relaxed pace through the Moselle valley to Koben Gondorf.

8. day  Kobern Gondorf - Koblenz, 19 km

The last kilometres take you back through the Moselle valley to the „Deutsches Eck“ in Koblenz, where the Moselle flows into the Rhine. Enjoy the magnificent view over the wide valley of the Rhine.

9. day  Departing from Koblenz

After breakfast, your bike trip along the Moselle comes to en end. We wish you a pleasant journey back home.