La Moselle à vélo et en bateau, entre Coblence et Sarrebourg - MS Olympia

The Moselle Valley by bike aboard the MS Olympia 

Half-timbered houses, vineyard landscapes and lush valleys await you on this bike and boat trip between Koblenz and Saarbrücken. 

The Porta Nigra in Trier, the "German Corner" (where the Moselle meets the Rhine) in Koblenz and Saarbrücken or "Little Venice" are all part of this unique journey. 

The Moselle, 544 km long, is the longest tributary of the Rhine and Germany's second most important waterway. The Saar is the Moselle's longest tributary (246 km). 

The quality of the cycle paths along this route is excellent, with almost no gradients. This Moselle cycling holiday is therefore suitable for all levels!

Highlights :

• Sailing aboard the MS Olympia
• Landscapes of valleys and vineyards
• The quality of the itinerary
• The cities of Koblenz and Sarrebourg
• Zell, Cochem and half-timbered houses

Day 1: Arrival in Koblenz

You are expected on board the MS Olympia from 3 pm for embarkation. You'll be greeted by a friendly crew and have a chance to meet the other passengers. Overnight in Koblenz.

Day 2: Sailing from Koblenz to Alken - cycling from Alken to Cochem - 29 km

The day begins with a sailing stage to Alken. The bike ride then takes you to Moselkern and Cochem, a charming historic town with attractive half-timbered houses. Take time to visit the town before returning to the MS Olympia for the night.

Day 3: Cochem to Zell by bike - 39 km

This bike tour takes you to Beilstein, which is well worth a visit. You'll then pass Europe's steepest vineyard at Bremmer Calmont before reaching Zell. This wine-growing village on the Moselle is a must-see. Time to taste some exceptional wines.

Overnight in Zell.

Day 4: Zell to Bernkastel-Kues - 43 km

This cycling stage starts in Zell and leads to the romantic town of Traben Trarbach, which owes its uniqueness to its superb Art Nouveau villas. Continue along the Moselle to Bernkastel-Kues and its medieval market. After a tour of the town, return to the MS Olympia for the evening and overnight.

Day 5: Bernkastel-Kues to Mehring by bike - 48 km

Your Moselle cycling tour continues to Piesport, the oldest wine-growing town in the region. Enjoy a visit to the Roman cellars and vineyards before cycling back to Neumagen-Dhron. After lunch, the tour continues to Mehring, where the boat is waiting.

Day 6: Mehring to Trier by bike - 26/28 km

This short bike tour takes you to Pfalzel before arriving in Trier. This is an ancient city where you can admire vestiges of Roman architecture such as the Porta Nigra, the Constantine Basilica and the amphitheatre. Return to MS Olympia for the night.

Day 7: Trier to Sarrebourg - approx.39 km

This final leg of your journey invites you to cycle along the river from Trier to Wasserbillig in Luxembourg. You then arrive in Sarrebourg, nicknamed "Little Venice" with its Baroque buildings and fishermen's houses. You can also admire a 20-metre-deep waterfall!

Day 8: End of trip in Sarrebourg

Disembarkation of MS Olympia after breakfast at 9:30 am. Individual return to departure point.

General information :

• 8 days and 7 nights
• Boat comfort level: Comfort 
• Languages spoken on board: German and English
• Children's rates: please contact us

Dates:

Saturday departure dates 2024 from Coblence :

• Low season: 04/05 (from Bonn) and 05/10/2024
• High season: 18/05, 10/08, 24/08, 07/09 and 21/09/2024

Includes : 

• Full board (7 breakfasts, 6 lunches or snacks on board, 7 3-course dinners, 7 tea or coffee) 
• 7 nights on board
• welcome cocktail
• daily cabin cleaning
• Onboard tour guide
• GPS tracks and itineraries
• port taxes
• wifi on board

Not included:

• Transport to and from departure point
• Personal expenses
• Sightseeing not included

Options :

• VTC or VAE rental
• Ferry fees
• Tips
• Drinks on board
• Personal bike space
• Bike theft insurance (for rented bikes)
• Cancellation insurance

Level :

1 2 3 4 5 6

Terrain :

Flat, very rolling roads and paths. Program 90% on cycle paths.

Climate:

Temperatures in the Moselle valley are relatively mild. It can be very hot in summer, with dry weather.

Bibliography :

- Moselle cycling guides
- Hiking maps of Germany

Participants:

You'll meet an international community of all ages on board, men, women, singles and couples with children. We offer a maximum of 96 places in 2- and 3-person cabins on this boat.

Accompaniment:

These are the people in charge of your bike-boat vacation:
On board, the captain and his cabin boy. They are in charge of the smooth running of the vacation on the boat, and take the boat from stage to stage. The cook prepares the meals.
There is a daily briefing on the route. 

The crew speaks German and English. 

Meals :

Breakfasts: on the boat, you'll find a hearty breakfast worthy of a cyclist.
Lunches: after breakfast, you'll prepare your own lunch (sandwiches, fruit, snacks, drinks).
Dinners: a minimum of three high-quality dishes.

Other drinks, such as wine, beer, lemonade and mineral water, are not included but can be purchased on board at a reasonable price.

Cycling:

On departure, on Saturday afternoon, you will be assigned a bike corresponding to your size. 
Bikes are equipped with panniers, an anti-theft device, a water bottle and a tire repair kit. 
If you take your own bike, it may not be insured against theft by our company, so you'll need to make the necessary arrangements with your usual insurer. 

Don't forget your anti-theft device.

You are responsible for the return of your bike.

Transportation :

By plane: Metz airport.

Cancellation insurance : 

To guarantee reimbursement in the event of cancellation of your stay, you can take out cancellation insurance. To find out more, click here.

Pour accéder au descriptif du bateau : cliquez ici.