The Moselle Valley by bike, from Trier to Koblenz

Mosel Valley by bike, from Trier to Koblenz

Experience an unforgettable trip in the Moselle Valley by bike, between Trier and Koblenz through vineyards and charming, picturesque villages. The castles and ruins perched on the hills offer you exceptional panoramas of the Moselle. The river passes through France, Luxembourg and Germany to flow into the Rhine at Koblenz.

Points of interest:

• The vineyards and wines of the Moselle
• Cochem and its imperial castle
• The castles
• Trier, its Roman remains and the Porta Nigra
• Koblenz

Day 1: arrival in Trier

Check in at your hotel in Trier, collect your bikes (if you have rented them) and pick up your travel documents. Then enjoy a pleasant cruise on the Moselle River (included).

Overnight in Trier.

Day 2: from Trier to Trittenheim or Neumagen-Dhron (40 / 45 km)

This first stage takes place along the Moselle. After passing through Schweich, let yourself be guided along the meandering Moselle River. Along the way, you will encounter vestiges of the Roman era : rustic villas, aqueducts, ancient boats, and Roman wine presses, all tell the history of the region. Following the loop of the Moselle towards Trittenheim, you then reach the charming villages of Trittenheim or Neumagen-Dhron, where you will spend the night. During the day, you’ll have the opportunity to taste local wines (if the tasting does not take place today, it will be arranged at another estate).

Overnight in Trittenheim or Neumagen.

Day 3: from Trittenheim or Neumagen-Dhron to Traben Trarbach (50 / 45 km)

Passing wine villages you reach Bernkastel-Kues. From the bike path, admire Landshut Castle on the right bank (a 45-minute walk away) and the charming half-timbered houses of Kues. Don't miss the market square, the Moselle Wine Museum, and, for history buffs, the Neolithic site. Your route continues to Traben-Trarbach, with the ruins of Grevenburg Castle and the old city wall.
Overnight in Traben-Trarbach.

Day 4: from Traben-Trarbach to Cochem (56 km)

Following the Moselle, you will pass through Bullay with its Roman ruins, Bremm with the ruins of Stuben Monastery, then Beilstein, nicknamed the “Rothenburg on the Moselle”, and the ruins of Metternich Castle. Your day ends in Cochem, the main town of the Moselle, where its restored old town and Reichsburg castle, founded around the year 1000, immerse you in the region’s rich history.
Overnight in Cochem.

Day 5: from Cochem to Koblenz (50 km)

Following the left bank of the Moselle River, you pass through the small villages of Klotten, Pommern, and Treis-Karden. In Moselkern, don't miss Eltz Castle, a true medieval gem. Passing the castles of Bischofstein, Hatzenport, and Thurant, you reach the wine-growing villages of Kobern-Gondorf and Güls. The last 6 km take you to the Deutsches Eck in Koblenz, where the Moselle meets the Rhine. Take time to enjoy the lively old town.

Overnight in Koblenz.

Day 6: Koblenz - optional return to Trier

End of the tour after breakfast. Possibility of booking an extra night in Koblenz or Trier.

General information :

• 6 days and 5 nights
• Comfort level of accommodation: 3* and 4* hotels
• Child rates: contact us

The 2026 dates :

Departures from Friday to Monday, from April 24 to October 11

Departures possible on Thursdays, May 14 and June 4

• April 24 to May 4: Mid-season
• May 8 to June 6: High season
• June 7 to June 27: Mid-season
• June 28 to July 12: Low season
• July 13 to August 9: High season
• August 10 to August 31: Mid-season
• September 4 to October 11: High season

Included :

• 5 nights in hotel
• 5 breakfasts
• Luggage transport
• Boat trip on the Moselle in Trier (approximately 1 hour)
• Entrance to Reichsburg Castle in Cochem
• A wine tasting (3 kinds) along the route
• Travel book
• GPS app
• 7/7 phone assistance

Not included :

• Transport to the place of departure
• Tourist taxes
• Lunches
• Drinks
• Parking
• Personal expenses
• Anything not specified in “included”

The options :

• Hybrid bike or Ebike rental
• Additional nights in Trier or Koblenz
• Return transfer by train to Trier at the end of the tour
• Return transfer of own bike
• Half board 3 dinners (generally on days 1, 2 and 4)
• Theft guarantee for rented bike
• Multi-risk cancellation insurance

Level:
1 2 3 4 5 6
 
Ground :
Flat, very rolling roads and paths. Cycle paths all along the Moselle.
 
Climate :
Mild sun, a little wind, pleasant temperature.
 
Technicality:

1. 40 to 56 km per day, or approximately 4 to 6 hours of cycling.
2. Easy to follow route, within reach of all cyclists.

 
Bibliography:
Moselle River Trail, German edition.

Meal :

• Breakfasts: copious (coffee, tea, chocolate, milk, butter, bread, jam, orange juice) or buffet.
• Lunches: not included
• Dinners: half-board option, restaurant at the hotel or near the accommodation.

 
The bike :

• Rental standard bike or e-bike : If you rent a bicycle, it will be provided to you upon your arrival. At the end of the tour, you will have to leave the bike at the last hotel and inform the reception.
• Personal bike : We do not recommend bicycles with small tires. Standard bikes and mountain bikes are excellent. Remember to check your bicycle before departure. At the end of the tour, you will have to take care of your own bicycle.

 
Support:

Assistance in the event of a breakdown (except punctures for which we do not intervene).
 
The return transfer:
The return is by train (optional).
 
Luggage :
During the stay, they are transported by a courier or by our local correspondent and limited to one piece of luggage per person (max. 20 kg).
 
Travel book :
A travel book will be send by post before departure.

 
Transportation :

• By train: Train station in Trier.
• By road: Trier is 430 km east of Paris
• By plane: Metz airport.

 
Your vehicle:
We do not offer a parking lot. You can park in the city center of Trier or contact directly the hotel to know if you can leave your car in their parking.
 
Cancellation insurance :
In order to ensure the reimbursement of expenses in case of cancellation of your stay, you can  purchase cancellation insurance. For more information about the insurance, click here.