Aerial view of Koblenz showing the confluence of Rhine and Mosel rivers, with urban development and green areas along the riverbanks.

Cochem Castle perched on a forested hilltop overlooking the Moselle River, with the town of Cochem nestled along the riverbank below.

Itinerary

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

Before you start along the Moselle you should schedule some time to visit the well-known amphitheater as well as the Porta Nigra. An educational trail along your route reports on domestic grape variety. Close to Piesport you will pass Neumagen-Dhron which is Germany´s oldest wine village. Taste a glass of wine in Piesport - for sure this could be a nice finish of this beautiful cycle day!

Soon you will reach Bernkastel-Kues where many alleys and colorful half-timbered houses will impress. In any case you should taste the well-known “Bernkastler Doctor” (local produced wine). On your further way you will pass the wine growing district named “Kröver Nacktarsch”. A boat ride might offer beautiful views on the surrounding vineyards (not included). You have reached your today´s destination with Traben-Trarbach. The city offers many architectural masterpieces of art nouveau and Belle Epoch.

Also today the vineyards will escort your way. Enkirch is a trinket of half-timbered houses and ideally suitable for a break. Always following the river Moselle you will pass another famous wine growing district which is called “Zeller Schwarze Katz”. Cycling over Beilstein, widely known as „Rothenburg on the Moselle River”, you will soon roll into Cochem. The charming center and the castle from the 11th century are just some highlights. Take enough time for a visit. (approx. 55 - 65 km)

After a short distance 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 stroll.

After breakfast, individual return journey or start of your extension.

Tour character

Easy

The route runs mainly along the banks of the river and is easy to cycle with only a few gentle climbs. Therefore, this cycle tour is also ideal for inexperienced cyclists.

Green topographic map showing Mosel River cycle route with red dots marking towns from Koblenz to Trier including Cochem, Bernkastel-Kues.

Prices & Dates

Prices per person in EUR

Services & extras

Services

Included

5 nights in deluxe category hotels
Breakfast
1x wine tasting with 6 samples
When booking half board: 5x 3-course dinner menu
Well-prepared route (DE)
Detailed travel documents incl. GPS tracks (DE)
Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel
Bike hire insurance
7-day service hotline

Not included

Arrival and departure
parking fees
Spa and local taxes where applicable
transfers
Optional sightseeing
travel insurance
Expenses for personal use

Extras

Arrival / parking

Good train connections to Trier.
Public underground car park directly under the hotel, approx. € 20,00 per day, no reservation possible, payable on site.
Return transfer by minibus from Koblenz to Trier daily from 09:00, price € 95,00 per person. We charge an additional € 45,00 per person for the return transport of your own bike. Booking required.

Hotels

You will spend 4 nights in 4-star superior hotels and 1 night in a 3-star superior hotel. All rooms have a shower/WC or bath/WC.

Further information

Further important information in accordance with the "Pauschalreisegesetz" (Package Travel Act) can be found here!