The river Saar, Moselle and Rhine
Saar, Mosel and Rhine
Arrival Saarbrücken
Stroll through Saarbrücken with its French flair. Bicycles (if booked) are available at the hotel.
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.
Departure
Individual departure or extension.
The route
You cycle on very good cycle paths. The Moselle cycle path follows mostly flat metalled roads. This cycle tour is perfectly suitable for first-timer. Moreover you can stay on board any day.
- 7 overnights in a double room with breakfast
- Maps and tour information including time tables for boat
- best elaborated route
- Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel
Arrival/Departure an parking-information
Good connections by train to Saarbrücken. Transfer back from Koblenz to Saarbrücken by train possible, or return transfer via mini van € 70,- per person on sundays . Reservation required.
