Tour
Be sure to arrive early in the “Rome of the North.” Experience 2,000 years of history. Be sure to allow plenty of time to explore the historic city center, the Imperial Baths, and the Porta Nigra, because there’s hardly any other city where UNESCO has listed as many architectural monuments on the World Heritage List as in Trier!
Winding through the wide bends of the Moselle, the Moselle Cycle Route first takes you to the wine-growing town of Trittenheim and, after a few kilometers, to Neumagen-Dhron, Germany’s oldest wine-growing village. Here, marvel at the relief of the ancient Roman ship. Continue on to the old town of Bernkastel-Kues. Stroll across the beautiful market square, past stately half-timbered houses and stunning fountains, and visit the Wine Museum. Here you’ll learn about viticulture on steep slopes, the various grape varieties, all the work done in the vineyard and cellar, wine storage, and, of course, wine culture. After this well-deserved break, continue along the bike path directly along the banks of the Moselle to Zeltingen. With approximately 171 hectares of vineyards and the world-famous wine-growing sites Zeltinger Himmelreich, Schlossberg, Sonnenuhr, and Deutschherrenberg, the town is one of the largest and most widely known wine-growing communities on the Middle Moselle.
Cycle through the Kröver Nacktarsch wine-growing region to Traben-Trarbach, a town that captivates visitors with its unique charm. After a well-deserved break, follow the bike paths to the right and left of the Moselle through Enkirch—a gem of Moselle half-timbered architecture—and continue through the “Zeller Schwarze Katz” wine-growing region to Cochem. Here, leave the Moselle Cycle Path and explore the picturesque town center as well as the old Reichsburg (11th century). It’s really worth it! The final 12 km of your bike tour to the hotel in Treis-Karden are an easy ride.
Take a trip (+16 km) to Eltz Castle, one of Germany’s most beautiful and best-preserved castles. With its wonderfully romantic setting, nestled in unspoiled nature, it looks like a fairy-tale castle come to life. Back on the Moselle Cycle Route, you’ll once again discover typical Moselle wine villages such as Kobern-Gondorf and Winningen during the final kilometers through the Moselle Valley. In Koblenz, at the Deutsches Eck, the Moselle flows into the Rhine—a wonderful end to your cycling trip.
In the late afternoon, you’ll return your rental bikes and can pick up your luggage at our partner hotel in Koblenz. We wish you a safe journey home.
Would you like to explore Koblenz’s sights in depth?
Then we recommend booking an extra night at the end of your cycling tour. This way, you can also take advantage of the return transfer back to Trier and get back to the starting point of your trip in complete comfort.
Map
Prices / Dates
Services / Info
- Overnight stay with breakfast:
Category A: Comfortable middle-class hotels, mostly in the center
Category B: partly family-run inns and smaller hotels, in Trier 5km away from the center - Room with shower/bath/WC
- Luggage transport
- Digital route guidance via smartphone app
- Tips for trip preparation
- Tourist information
- 7-day hotline service
Worth knowing about the bike tour Moselle: short tour
Below you will find specific and helpful information. If you have further questions about this trip, you simply call us: Phone: +49 (0)6421 – 886890.
Arrival by train
From Koblenz Trier is easily accessible by train. We recommend to take a taxi from the station to get to our partner hotels in Trier. Current schedule information and price information can be found at: www.bahn.de
Parking facilities at the arrival location
Our partner hotels in Koblenz always provide parking possibilities. Sometimes even free, for the entire duration of your bike trip. There are always plenty of parking spots available, no pre-reservation is necessary. Detailed information on parking at your hotel, you will receive together with the detailed travel documents two weeks prior to departure.
Condition of cycle paths
The quality of the bike tail is very good. There are practical no unpaved or poorly developed path. The route runs almost exclusively on paved roads and is very well signposted. The volume of traffic varies, but between Trier and Cochem there is almost always a seperate bike trail on the right or left shore side, off the main road. Only during your last day you have to cycle a section on a wide bicycle lane next to the main road.
Transfer back to the starting point of the journey
Daily at 9am there is the possibility to transfer back to Trier with a small bus (with bike trailer). (Arrival at 11am) The driver comes to pick you up at your hotel and has much space for you, your luggage and where required your own bicycle. The bus takes you back to your first hotel, thus ensuring a perfect return service without transfer and the hassle of hauling luggage.
Train and bus in the Moselle Valley
In the Moselle Valley there runs not always a train. After Trier the train is leaving the Moselle Valley and the nearest station is not before Bullay. After only a few kilometres, the railway disappears in the Kaiser-Wilhelm-Tunnel and only reappears in Cochem. From Cochem the train runs completely in the Moselle Valley to Koblenz. From spring to fall, cycle buses with a maximum capacity of 22 bicycles run daily between Trier and Traben-Trarbach. Please note the respective conditions and possible transportation restrictions. Bus schedule information and Train schedule information
Boat trips on the river Moselle
From April to October there are many passenger ships on the Moselle. Boat docks are available in almost all places on both directions. Often tours are offered. Information about the exact departure times you find at the bulletin boards of the shipping companies. A regular ferry traffic exists between Trier and Treis Karden. Ship schedule Moselle
Extra costs which are not included in the tour price
Any tourist tax and charging fees for bicycle batteries are not included in the tour price and must therefore be paid at the hotel.
7 day hotline service
In case of chain breakdown, flooding or other bad surprises that makes a continuation of your tour impossible: no problem, we also work during weekends and you can reach us 7 days a week in case of emergency.
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.
Services / Info
- Accomodation with breakfast in comfortable middle-class hotels, mostly in the center
- Room with shower/bath/WC
- Luggage transport
- Digital route guidance via smartphone app
- Tips for trip preparation
- Tourist information
- City tax in Trier
- 7-day hotline service
Worth knowing about the bike tour Moselle: short tour
Below you will find specific and helpful information. If you have further questions about this trip, you simply call us: Phone: +49 (0)6421 – 886890.
Arrival by train
From Koblenz Trier is easily accessible by train. We recommend to take a taxi from the station to get to our partner hotels in Trier. Current schedule information and price information can be found at: www.bahn.de
Parking facilities at the arrival location
Our partner hotels in Koblenz always provide parking possibilities. Sometimes even free, for the entire duration of your bike trip. There are always plenty of parking spots available, no pre-reservation is necessary. Detailed information on parking at your hotel, you will receive together with the detailed travel documents two weeks prior to departure.
Condition of cycle paths
The quality of the bike tail is very good. There are practical no unpaved or poorly developed path. The route runs almost exclusively on paved roads and is very well signposted. The volume of traffic varies, but between Trier and Cochem there is almost always a seperate bike trail on the right or left shore side, off the main road. Only during your last day you have to cycle a section on a wide bicycle lane next to the main road.
Transfer back to the starting point of the journey
Daily at 9am there is the possibility to transfer back to Trier with a small bus (with bike trailer). (Arrival at 11am) The driver comes to pick you up at your hotel and has much space for you, your luggage and where required your own bicycle. The bus takes you back to your first hotel, thus ensuring a perfect return service without transfer and the hassle of hauling luggage. Please note that you will need an extra night in Koblenz to be able to use this transfer service.
Train and bus in the Moselle Valley
In the Moselle Valley there runs not always a train. After Trier the train is leaving the Moselle Valley and the nearest station is not before Bullay. After only a few kilometres, the railway disappears in the Kaiser-Wilhelm-Tunnel and only reappears in Cochem. From Cochem the train runs completely in the Moselle Valley to Koblenz. From spring to fall, cycle buses with a maximum capacity of 22 bicycles run daily between Trier and Traben-Trarbach. Please note the respective conditions and possible transportation restrictions. Bus schedule information and Train schedule information
Boat trips on the river Moselle
From April to October there are many passenger ships on the Moselle. Boat docks are available in almost all places on both directions. Often tours are offered. Information about the exact departure times you find at the bulletin boards of the shipping companies. A regular ferry traffic exists between Trier and Treis Karden. Ship schedule Moselle
Extra costs which are not included in the tour price
Any tourist tax not listed in the included services, and charging fees for bicycle batteries are not included in the tour price and must therefore be paid at the hotel.
7 day hotline service
In case of chain breakdown, flooding or other bad surprises that makes a continuation of your tour impossible: no problem, we also work during weekends and you can reach us 7 days a week in case of emergency.
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.
Available rental bikes
We would recommend the 7-speed tourer for all those that are looking for a back-pedal brake and wide gel seat for maximum comfort in an upright sitting position. It is equipped with a simple hub gear shift and is perfectly suited to tours on flat to slightly hilly terrain.
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.
On this trip, you can choose between e-bikes with a back-pedal brake or a freewheel. The e-bikes with a freewheel also offer you excellent riding comfort with a suspension seat post and front fork. Please simply indicate your preference when booking.
I provide you with advice and assistance
Miriam Houda
