Tour
It's worth arriving in Aachen early – there's lots to discover in this cathedral city. In 1978, the cathedral became the first German building to be listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Take a leisurely stroll to visit the historic town hall and the new city museum, and be sure to try the famous “Aachener Printen” gingerbread cookies, which are a treat not only at Christmas time.
Leave the lively city of Aachen via the Vennbahn, one of the longest railway cycle paths in Europe, and quickly forget the hustle and bustle of the big city. A constant back and forth between countries begins: on this section, the cycle path crosses the border between Germany and Belgium several times. Enjoy not only the landscape, but also the delicacies of the region – Döppekooche, Belgian waffles, or French fries. After these culinary delights, you can look forward to the half-timbered houses of Monschau.
Today, cycle through one of the most impressive natural landscapes in Central Europe – the High Fens. The high moorland landscape not only offers unspoiled nature and unique tranquility, but also magnificent views into the distance. In the morning, you leave the narrow streets of Monschau and follow the gently ascending cycle path through a mosaic of moors, heathland, and stream valleys. In the evening, enjoy the peaceful idyll of Lake Bütgenbach – perhaps with a refreshing Belgian beer on the terrace of one of the cozy restaurants on the shore. The perfect end to a day full of nature experiences.
Leave the idyllic lakeside behind you and start a relaxed stage full of natural delights – disused railway lines, wooded hills, peaceful streams and the 27-hectare Kronenburger See lake. Today, you switch from the Vennbahn Cycle Route to the Kyll Cycle Route and cycle through the volcanic Eifel region, shaped by elemental forces. Gerolstein, famous for its mineral springs, is a highlight on today's mostly gently rolling cycle path. Even from a distance, today's destination, the spa town with its striking rock face – the “Gerolstein Dolomites” – is impressive.
The rugged rock formations with the famous “Munterley,” at a height of 482 meters, offer a breathtaking view over Gerolstein and the Kyll Valley as far as the Vulkaneifel. With a wistful eye, you cycle into the narrow Kyll Valley in the morning and follow the Kyll Cycle Route, mostly running directly alongside the river through narrow valleys, forests, and picturesque villages such as Kyllburg and St. Thomas with their old monasteries and railway bridges. The Bitburger Land then welcomes you with rolling hills and your destination for the day, the brewery town of Bitburg. In the Erlebniswelt (world of experiences), you will discover with all your senses what makes the draft beer brand so special: “Bitte ein Bit” (One Bit, please).
On your last day of cycling, you are spoiled for choice:
The longer, more scenic tour takes you along the Nims, Prüm, and Sauer cycle paths to Germany's oldest city, Trier. Rivers and streams dominate the landscape today, winding their way through the low mountain range.
If you opt for the shorter tour, you will continue on the Kyll Cycle Route. Gently downhill, you will cycle through the idyllic southern Kyll Valley, mostly along rivers, nestled between wooded slopes, meadows, and small villages.
Whichever route you choose, you will quickly reach the Moselle and cycle the last few kilometers to the imperial city of Trier, where numerous Roman buildings await your discovery – a journey back in time to Roman antiquity.
After breakfast, it's time to say goodbye, unless you have booked an extra night in Trier. For those who want to return to Aachen, we recommend our convenient return transfer service, which will take you and your luggage and private bikes from the hotel in Trier back to the starting hotel.
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• Accommodation incl. breakfast: Comfortable middle-class hotels, mostly in the center
• Room with D/Bath/WC
• Luggage transport
• Digital route guidance via smartphone app
• Tips for preparing your trip
• Tourist information
• 7-day hotline service
Worth knowing about the bike tour from Aachen to Trier
Please find more specific and helpful information. If you have any further question please feel free to contact us by phone: +49-(0)6421-886890.
Arrival by train
Aachen is easily accessible by train. We recommend to take a taxi from the station to reach our partner hotels in Aachen. Current schedule information and price information can be found at www.bahn.de
Parking facilities at the arrival location
There are cheaper paid multi-storey car parks and park-and-ride car parks near the hotels on the main roads leading to Aachen. From there you can continue to the city center with a special and cheap P+R bus ticket. These park-and-ride areas are located at the Westfriedhof (Vaalser Straße), at the Tivoli (Krefelder Straße), at the corner of Jülicher Straße and Berliner Ring and at the Waldfriedhof on Monschauer Straße. You will receive detailed information about the parking facilities at the hotel booked for you with the detailed travel documents no later than two weeks before the start of your trip.
Condition of the bike paths
The route follows former railway lines and well-signposted bike paths, making the trip a truly enjoyable experience. The route runs through the Eifel region and is therefore slightly hilly, but can be easily managed with a little stamina or e-bikes.
Return to the starting hotel
Every Saturday at 9:00 a.m., you can return to Trier by minibus (with bike trailer) (arrival there at approx. 11:30 a.m.). The driver will come to your hotel and has space for you, your luggage, and your private bike if necessary. He will drive you back to your starting hotel, ensuring a perfect return service without any hassle of changing trains or lugging suitcases. You can bring your own bikes for an additional fee. Registration is required.
Extra costs that are not included in the tour price
A possible tourist tax and charging fees for bicycle batteries are also not included in the tour price and must therefore be paid at the hotel on site.
7 day hotline service
Just in case the bike chain breaks, flooding makes it impossible to continue your tour or any other nasty suprise: You can reach us seven days a week and we will do anything to help you as fast as possible.
Passport and visa requirements
For EU citizens, there are no special passport or visa requirements and no health formalities to be considered for this trip.
Travel insurance
The tour price already includes the statutory insolvency insurance. In addition, we recommend that you take out travel cancellation insurance upon receipt of your travel confirmation in order to protect yourself against financial disadvantages in the event of travel cancellation, interruption of travel, illness or accident.
For this trip, we recommend using digital travel documents in the interest of sustainability. However, if you prefer, you can choose printed travel documents with a cycling map during the booking process. Please note that price differences may apply depending on your selection.
Individual travellers are also very welcome - we will be happy to make you an individual offer.
Available rental bikes
The 27-speed tourer is the best choice for cyclists that value the advantages of the dérailleur gear shift for flexibility whilst going up and down hills. This bike allows you to be a little more active without compromising on saddle comfort and practical everyday suitability.
E-bikes combine a lot of advantages. The electric drive ensures a completely relaxed cycling, even during long tours or on hilly routes. Other features, such as a suspension seat post and front fork plus well-tuned gears, ensure additional riding comfort.
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Christine Jockel