The Moselle Valley by bike, from Trier to Koblenz

Mosel Valley by bike, from Trier to Koblenz

Experience an unforgettable journey 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 a romantic 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

Installation at the hotel in Trier, delivery of travel documents and bikes (if booked).
Night in Trier.

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

This first stage takes place along the Moselle. The Roman heritage of the region is very visible: Villa Rustika, Roman Aqueduct, Roman wine press, Roman ship are on your itinerary. You have the opportunity to taste local wines (if the tasting does not take place on this day, it will be on another estate).

Night in Trittenheim or Neumagen.

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

Today, the route and the landscapes are marked by the curves of the twisting Moselle. Passing wine villages you reach Bernkastel-Kues. If you want to visit its remarkable castle, do it on foot because it's a steep climb (around 45 minutes of walking). In Kues, the pretty half-timbered houses, the market square and the Moselle wine museum are also worth a visit. The route continues to Traben Trarbach with the ruins of Grevenburg and the old town.
Overnight in Traben-Trarbach.

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

The route for this day 4 is a bit of a journey through time: you pass through Bullay (former Roman colony), Bremm (ruins of the Stuben monastery) and Beilstein (ruins of Metternich castle) before arriving at Cochem and its Reichsburg castle whose foundations date back to the year 1000.
Night in Cochem.

Day 5: from Cochem to Koblenz - 50 km

You cycle on the left bank of the Moselle. Today you will have the opportunity to see many castles like Eltz Castle in Moselkern. You continue to the castles of Bischofstein and Hatzenport, then you reach the wine villages Kobern-Gondorf, Güls and finally Koblenz, where the Moselle flows into the Rhine.

Night 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 informations :

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

The dates 2025 :

Departures from Friday to Monday, from 02/05 au 28/09

Thursday departures on the 1st May, 29th May and 19th June

• Low season: from 18/07 to 27/07
• Mid-season: from 01/05 to 19/05, from 23/06 to 14/07 and from 28/07 to 25/08
• High season: from 23/05 to 22/06 and from 29/08 to 28/09

Included :

• 5 nights in hotel
• 5 breakfasts
• Luggage transfer
• 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

Not included :

• Transport to the place of departure
• Tourist taxes
• 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 of hiking per day, or approximately 4 to 5 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 bike: Hybrid bike  or Ebike will be given to you at the first hotel. At the end of the tour, you must leave the rented bike at the last hotel and notify reception.
• Personal bicycle: We do not recommend bicycles with small tires. Standar bike and mountain bikes are excellent. Remember to service your bicycle before leaving. At the end of the tour, you will have to take care of your own bicycle (a supplement is requested for the return of your 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 team and limited to one piece of luggage per person (max. 20 kg).
 
Travel book :
We will provide you with detailed maps and a description of the routes when you arrive at the first hotel. We will also provide you with hotel and restaurant vouchers and luggage tags.
 
Transportation :

By train: TGV and Eurostar station to Trier.
By road: Trier is 430 km east of Paris. A31 between Luxembourg and Nancy or A4 between Paris and Luxembourg and Trier (Treves).
By plane: Metz airport.
 
Your vehicle:
We do not propose 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 :
To guarantee reimbursement of costs in the event of cancellation of your stay, you can take out cancellation insurance. To learn more about insurance, click here.