The essentials at a glance

This self-guided bike tour follows the Saar, Moselle, and Rhine rivers through Germany over 8 days and 7 nights. The easy route runs mainly along riverbanks with few inclines, covering approximately 40-59 km daily. Highlights include Saarbrücken's Franco-German charm, the UNESCO World Heritage Völklinger Hütte, the Saar loop at Mettlach, Roman monuments in Trier, famous Moselle wine towns like Bernkastel-Kues and Traben-Trarbach, medieval Burg Eltz, and Koblenz at the German Corner.

Paved cycling path lined with mature trees on both sides, leading through green countryside with grass fields under a blue sky with clouds.

Cyclist with green bicycle in courtyard of Saarbrücken Castle. White baroque buildings with dark roofs surround the paved square under blue sky.

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

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

Itinerary

You can look forward to Saarbrücken with its Franco-German charm, the popular St. Johanner Markt with its pubs, bistros and restaurants and historical treasures such as Saarbrücken Castle and the Ludwigskirche. All car travellers can park their vehicle free of charge at the hotel, all rail travellers can travel to Saarbrücken main station. No matter how you arrive, your booked hire bike will be waiting for you at the hotel, ready to show you the Saarland.

You start on the Saar cycle path through the former coal mining area to Völklingen. The "Völklingen-cabin" is one of currently 33 World heritage sites by UNESCO in Germany. Then continue to follow the well-developed Saar Cycle Route through the beautiful countryside to the impressive Merziger-Saar-loop near Mettlach.

You cycle leisurely through wooded area up to Saarburg, on whose angled streets, the majestic castle perches. A café break in the very pretty city sets you up for the further bike path. Guided by the footsteps of the Romans, you cycle via Konstanz to Trier. It offers a unique tour of the old city, the Imperial Baths and the Porta Nigra.

Today there is a lot to see at the Mosel bike path: In Mehring the ruins of the Villa Rustica, in Trittenheim a wine trail, which provides informations about the work year of a vintner, local grape varieties and grape breeding. With Neumagen-Dhron attracts the oldest wine village in Germany. What could be better than to taste here a pint.

Such famous cities as Mosel Bernkastel-Kues and Traben-Trarbach and the famous wine region »Kröver Nacktarsch" crown the day. Marvel at the colorful, diverse timber on the picture-book marketplace in Bernkastel-Kues and Traben-Trarbach. Enjoy a wonderful trip by ship.

Today you will discover Enkirch, a jewel moselländischer timbered architecture, and cell, the wine village with the "Zell Black Cat." Insert a worthwhile break in small Beilstein that proudly leads the nickname "Rothenburg an der Mosel," and look forward to be Cochem with its picturesque center and the old imperial castle.

Today attracts a trip to the medieval Burg Eltz before the Moselle Cycle Path in so remarkable wine villages like Kobern Gondorf Winningen and leads finally to the German Corner. Enjoy the panoramic view of the beautiful Rhine Valley and look forward to a nice evening in Koblenz.

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 slight inclines.

Map showing cycling route along Saar, Mosel and Rhine rivers in Germany with cities like Koblenz, Trier, Cochem and Saarbrücken marked.

Prices & Dates

Printed route book – sustainability with Rückenwind

Your travel package includes a digital route book as standard. If you would like a printed version, please let us know when you book. The surcharge is € 20 per route book and you will receive your copy on site. Join us in contributing to even greater sustainability!

Prices per person in EUR

Services & extras

Services

Included

7 nights in hotels as described
Breakfast
Detailed route description
Digital travel documents
Navigation app and GPS data
Luggage transport from hotel to hotel
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 / departure

Good train connection to Saarbrücken.
Return journey from Koblenz by train possible.
Return transfer by minibus to Saarbrücken (daily at 9 am), price EUR 129,- per person. We charge an additional EUR 45,- for the return transport of your own bike. Booking required.

Hotels

Accommodation is in comfortable middle-class hotels. 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!