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Cycling along the Mosel Bike Path

- Wine, palaces and gondolas -

7 Days / 6 Nights
Moderate

Several vineyards on both sides of the Moselle River and stunningly beautiful scenery accompany you on this delightful cycling vacation. The tour takes you along 2000 years of Roman history, cycling through historic towns and charming villages while enjoying the delicious wines that can be tasted everywhere.

The tour starts in Trier, Germany's oldest city, which can be seen in the many Roman monuments in the city. You'll also have the opportunity to visit the famous amphitheater in the area and the Porta Nigra. If you're interested in wine, we also recommend a stop in Neumagen-Drohn, Germany's oldest wine village.

If you're into exciting history, beautiful landscapes and delicious wine, then a cycling vacation along the Moselle River is for you.

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  • Discover Germany's oldest city Trier
  • Visit the famous amphitheater and Porta Nigra
  • Adventure in Neumagen-Drohn, Germany's oldest wine village
  • The Reichsburg Castle from the 11th century

More about the route

The Moselle route is mostly on paved roads and cycle paths and is signposted throughout. There are only short stretches where you can expect some traffic. The tour is an easy cycling vacation and is ideal for families. The tour usually requires good health.

Itinerary

Here you can see the program for the tour

Trier is regarded as the oldest city of Germany. Numerous Roman monuments are omnipresent. Your rental bikes are already stored in the hotel.

Category B: Hotel (example): Hotel Deutschherrenderhof trier
Category A: Hotel (example): Best Western Hotel Trier City

Before starting the bike tour, you should schedule some time to visit the well-known amphitheater as well as the Porta Nigra. Here you can experience and comprehend 2000 years of history. You start your trip and cycle alongside the wonderful Moselle River. An educational trail along your route reports on domestic grape variety. Taste a glass of wine in Trittenheim - that would be a nice finish of your first cycling day.

Categori B: Hotel (example): Weinhaus Weis Leiwen
Categori A: Hotel (example): Gutshotel Galerie Riesling Trittenheim

Soon you reach Piesport, where you can view the Roman cellars from the 3rd century. Make a further stop in Neumagen-Dhron, Germany´s oldest wine village, or in Bernkastel-Kues with its famous wine „Bernkastler Doctor“. Only a short cycling distance separates you from Zeltingen.

Categori B: Hotel (example): Hotel Altes Schulhaus Rachtig
Categori A: Hotel (example): Hotel Zeltinger Hof Zeltingen

Today you cycle through the winegrowing region „Kröver Nacktarsch“ until you reach Traben-Trarbach. Many vineyards accompany you on both sides of the river. Traben-Trarbach offers many architectural masterpieces of art nouveau and Belle Epoque. Your route takes you through the wine region „Zeller Schwarze Katz“ and finally ends in Zell.

Categori B: Hotel (example): Hotel Ratskeller Zell an der Mosel
Categori A: Hotel (example): Hotel Zum Grünen Kranz Zell/Mosel

Early you arrive in Beilstein, widely known as „Rothenburg on the Moselle river“. Cochem is worth seeing, for example the charming center as well as the Reichsburg castle from the 11th century. After a short cycling distance, you reach Treis-Karden where you also have the possibility for wine tasting.

Categori B: Hotel (example): Hotel Weinhaus am Stiftstor Treis-Karden
Categori A: Hotel (example): Schloß-Hotel Petry Treis-Karden

After about 5 kilometers you should make a side trip to the medieval castle „Burg Eltz“, which counts among the most beautiful and best-preserved castles of Germany. Located in the heart of nature it offers magnificent views. Back to the Moselle bike path you pass numerous charming wine villages, before you reach your final destination Koblenz. The center is situated at the confluence of the Moselle River and the Rhine river and is extremely well-suited for a shopping tour.

Categori B: Hotel (example): Trip Inn Hotel Hamm Koblenz
Categori A: Hotel (example): Hotel Hohenstaufen Koblenz

In Koblenz there is much to discover. If you are interested in we would be pleased to book some extra nights for you. Our transfer from Koblenz to Trier is very comfortable (daily possible, departure: directly from the hotel, reservation required at time of booking).

Prices and dates

Prices per person in EUR

The price includes

Optional

  • Bike rental
  • Half board (6x dinner)
  • Transportation to/from Germany
  • Tourist tax (if due)
  • Handling fee (€ 20)

Bikes

You can choose from these bikes on the tour

7-speed Unisex Bike
Hub gears with coaster brake

High-quality unisex touring bike with coaster brake on the rear wheel.

Body size approx. 155cm - 190cm.

46cm
51cm
56cm
Unisex 21-speed bike
Dereilleur gears with freewheel

High-quality unisex touring bike with comfortable low entry.

Body size approx. 148cm - 190cm.

43cm
46cm
51cm
56cm
Unisex 7-speed E-bike
Hub gears with freewheel

High quality unisex e-bike with comfortable low entry.

Body size approx. 148cm - 195cm.

46cm "XS"
46cm
51cm
56cm
PLUS men's bike 27-gear
Dereilleur gears with freewheel

Sportier, lighter and more precise premium rental bike with diamond frame.

Body size approx. 155cm - 205cm.

46cm
50cm
51cm
55cm
60cm
63cm

Practical information

Here you can get answers to various questions about the trip
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The price is based upon two people sharing. It is also possible travel alone in a single room. Simply choose "1 person" in the booking form and it will automatically add the single room surcharge.

On this tour you will be on your own supplied with maps, route descriptions and luggage transfers. That means that your time is your own and you have plenty of time to enjoy the stages in your own pace.

Check the price quickly
You can quickly check the price of your desired trip without having to fill in anything. Here's how:

  1. Choose your desired start date
  2. Click on the green button "See price and reserve your holiday" and go to the booking form
  3. Select number of people, add any optional extras and see the price at the bottom of the page (you don't have to fill in anything on the form).

Get a quote
For example, if you want a flight included or changes to the trip, you can order a quote for this using the "Get a quote" button. Remember to describe in detail what, if anything, you want changed.

The process of your booking
When you book, we will start booking hotels and arranging all the practical details of the trip. This process typically takes 2-5 working days, but some bookings may take longer. If you are arranging your own transport, we recommend that you wait until we have confirmed your booking before arranging this.

Dates
If you can select the date in the tour calendar at the top of this page, this is a possible start date. We continually update the tours with sold-out dates, after which those dates will turn red and cannot be selected.

On all our cycling holidays it is possible bring your own bike but it also possible to rent a bike for the tour. The bikes you can rent are all perfectly suited for the tour and the local terrain and all bikes are perfectly maintained. If you want to rent a bike on your holiday, then you select this on the booking form.

Equipment included in the bike rental:

  • Saddle bag (water repellent)
  • Handlebar bag (water repellent)
  • Service-set with tools and extra bicycle tube
  • Combination lock

Please note that helmets are not included and you need to bring your own.

Roadside assistance
All bikes are equipped with puncture resistant tyres which means that it is virtually impossible to puncture. No rule without exceptions, so should you experience a punctured tyre then you can quickly fix it by using the tools in the service-set. If the damage is greater than a simply puncture then you simply call us and we make sure that your bike is fixed or you will be supplied with a new bike as quickly as possible.

Insurance is included
Insurance against theft and damages are included in the bike rental. Should you have any problems of this nature then all you have to do is to let us know and we will supply a new bike as quickly as possible. Naturally, careless or mischievous behavior is exempt from this.  

The flights to/from Luxemburg (closest airport) are not included in the price. You can easily find a suitable flight via a flight booking engine such as Momondo or Skyscanner.

Notice: we recommend that you book with us and wait for the confirmation before you book your flights.

It works like this:

  1. You book your chosen holiday with us
  2. We confirm your holiday (usually within 2-5 working days)
  3. You arrange your transportation

Book a quote
If you prefer that we handle your flight, then we would be happy to arrange this for you. You simply book a quote below the map on this page and we will return with a quote as soon as possible (usually within 48 working hours). Please note that we add a handling fee of 45 euro to each flight and this means that the flight will be cheaper if you book it yourself.

On this trip it is possible to book accommodation in two categories. 
The category included in the price shown, is hotel category B. 
Category A can be selected on the booking form. 

Category B:
Here you will stay in family-run guesthouses, hotels and inns

Category A:
Here you will stay in 2- and 3-star hotels.

In the itinerary you can see some examples of the hotels we use on this tour. Notice that the hotels are examples and you may end up staying in different hotels. It depends on availability when you book the tour.

On this tour breakfast is included every day. It is also possible to buy half board (6x dinner). The dinners consist 3-dish menus and is sometimes served on restaurants close to the hotel. See the bookingform to buy half board.

Please note that there are only a few places where you can buy food and drinks during the hikes. You should therefore bring a packed lunch and water in your rucksack. It is possible to buy packed lunches at several of the hotels or to shop at the local supermarket before starting the day hike.

Luggage transfer is included on this tour. Upon arrival at the first hotel you will be given luggage tags along with the rest of the welcome package. You fill out the luggage tags and put them on your bags where they will remain for the duration of the tour.

Your luggage is picked up from the hotel lobby around 9am every morning and will arrive at your next hotel at 6pm at the latest (often long before that). If there are any special exceptions to the luggage transfer you will be notified upon arrival.

Luggage transfer includes one bag per guest and the bags can weigh 20kg each.

On this tour, you will receive the following documents:

Upon booking
Immediately after booking this trip, you'll get access to your 'my tour' page where you'll find practical information about the trip.

One month before departure
You will receive a hotel list and voucher

Upon arrival at the first hotel
You'll receive the welcome pack, which contains everything you need for the trip. There will be route descriptions, maps, luggage tags, specific local vouchers and if you have rented a bike, they will also be handed out at the first hotel. The documents are in English.

This tour has difficulty grade 2.

Grade 2
For cyclists who like hilly terrain and a bit longer distances. You cycle on good roads, which usually don’t have much traffic. The distance is between 35 – 60 km or 20 – 38 miles. If you are capable of riding a bike and you have a normal good health, you should not worry about going on these tours.

Read more about our Grading System

Here you can get an overview of the entire route and the elevation profile for each day. The data shows the data from the GPX-files related to the tour. Notice that the routes are sometimes updated, which means that there might be small variations.

See a map of the whole route

See the elevation profile

After booking this trip, you get access to various discount schemes.

We recommend taking out travel insurance that covers at least illness, accident, repatriation, lost holiday, luggage and liability. As a customer, you are responsible for taking out the necessary travel insurance to cover these costs.

Before taking out insurance, you should check whether you are already covered by travel or cancellation insurance through your home insurance company, credit card or similar - please note that there may be differences in insurance coverage.

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