Moselle: small but fine

Look forward to Trier, to interesting Roman monuments such as the Porta Nigra, the amphitheater, the Imperial baths and the Roman bridge. Explore on your Tour lively places, picturesque houses, the Electoral Palace, the imposing cathedral or one of the many interesting museums (arrival per train possible/ parking, rental bike at the hotel).

Much time you have on this day, so you can even spend the morning in a relaxed atmosphere in Trier. But if you want you can start early and get to know many discoveries. Shortly after Trier you should take a break in Pfalzel. Look forward to a small Mosel town with charming spots and historic houses. The church square even features the oldest stone house in Germany. Then back on the bike you pass the mouth of the Kyll into the Moselle. Let yourself be tempted here to take a short detour to the Kylltal valley to the castle Ramstein (+ 9 km). Afterward you continuing rolling through the Moselle valley, marveling at the old ferry tower of Schweich or at the reconstruction and the remains of the Roman villa Urbana in the vineyards of Longuich. Nowadays you see the East Wing (bathing sector) from the county villa dated the end of the second century. Also Mehring has to offer next to cozy narrow streets and wineries as well Roman culture. Marvel at the reconstruction and the remains of the Villa Rustica, a partially reconstructed Roman estate. Already the Romans knew to appreciate the pleasures of the country life and recovered in their magnificent country villas from the daily stress of the nearby city Augusta Treveroru, the Roman Trier, which already had more tham 100.000 inhabitants at that time.

Famous wine villages enrich your cycling trip today. Just behind Leiwen you will discover the large lettering in the vineyards, the famous vineyard Trittenheimer Altärchen. Just across the Moselle bridge and you are right in the wine village Trittenheim. A few kilometers later, already attracts Neumagen-Dhron, the oldest wine village in Germany. Marvel here about the replica of the famous stone reliefs "wine vessel with cheerful helmsman", which is located in the town on the roadside. And again a few kilometers later, you marvel at the Roman wine press just before Piesport. Stroll through the town, because there are a lot of adorable houses, where mostly wine was made since ancient times. Also look forward to the overnight stay, because Lieser offers next to beautiful and ancient wineries also the Wilhelminian style Lieser Schloss, the parish church built in 1782 and the old post court, a complex of buildings dating from the 16th - 18th century .

A full program is waiting for you today, because the two famous Moselle towns of Bernkastel-Kues and Traben Trarbach want to be visited. Marvel at the old town of Bernkastel-Kues and stroll leisurely through the streets. Presented like a piece of jewelry the somewhat sloping market square with its stately half-timbered houses. You want to discover more? Borrow an audio guide at the tourist office. It will entertain you for 3 hours with exciting stories, anecdotes and much worth knowing about Bernkastel-Kues. After cycling about 20 km in shallow Moselle valley you will reach the imposing gate of Traben Trarbach. Enjoy the flair and charm of the town, marvel at the architectural treasures and Art Nouveau and Belle Epoque. A visit to the Wine Museum is recommended before you swing back on the bikes. Be sure to insert another pause in Enkirch, which is considered to be a treasury of Rheinische half-timbered constructions. Stroll through the small town, pay attention to the beautifully carved magnificent half-timbered buildings and street signs. Then you cycle relaxed through the famous wine growing region Zeller Schwarze Katz to Bullay.

Following the narrow and wide Moselle loops you cycle leisurely through the Moselle Valley. Discover the romantic town of Beilstein, which is considered by many Moselle visitors as one of the most beautiful and romantic Moselle towns. Quickly it becomes clear during a tour, why the place has served as a backdrop for many movies. And still a highlight is waiting for you: Cochem lures with its lovely old town and romantic castle Reichsburg. Marvel at the castle, high enthroned on the keep and look at the needlepoint defense turrets in various sizes. Take part in a tour of the castle, find a nice cafe in the old town or escape via chairlift up to lofty heights and the best views over Cochem. Look forward to Pommern, one of the oldest wine villages along the Moselle. Historical findings document a settlement by the Celts already more than 2000 years ago. The Romans cultivated vineyards and grew tropical fruits. From this time the wine village got its name: Pomaria - the fruit garden.

In the morning attracts a trip (8 km) to the medieval Castle Eltz, one of the most beautiful and best preserved castles in Germany. Wonderfully romantic and nestled in a pristine nature, it acts as a true fairy-tale castle, inviting and majestic at the same time. Take part in an informative tour of the castle, discover the treasure chamber and enjoy the magnificent views. Then you will cycle back to the
Moselle bike path and enjoy its last few kilometers again you pass typical Moselle wine places like Kobern-Gondorf and Winningen. In Koblenz at the Deutsches Eck the Moselle flows into the Rhine and therefore you will spend this evening on both, the Moselle and the Rhine.

Today after breakfast your nice bike tour ends. From Koblenz main station you have very good connections in all directions. For those who wish to return to Trier, we recommend our practical return transfer service which takes you back to the start hotel with luggage and private bikes from the hotel in Koblenz. Departure is always in the morning at 09.00 clock, lasts about 2 hours, advance reservation required.