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From Trier to Kobleny
- Cycling routes on the flat, through one of Germany's most famous wine regions
- Short rides (35km to 50km daily) with enough time left to smell the flowers
- Beginning of the tour in the beautiful historical town of Trier
- Medieval villages famous for their timber framed houses
- Visits to imposing castles and fortresses
From: 510 €
Tripcode: DESC015
1 Comfort
Level 1 - EN:
Simple accommodation, often with multiple rooms like huts, cottages or guesthouses. Sometimes with bunk beds and often with shared bathrooms. All camping trips fall into this category.
Level 1 - EN:
Simple accommodation, often with multiple rooms like huts, cottages or guesthouses. Sometimes with bunk beds and often with shared bathrooms. All camping trips fall into this category.
Level 2:
Simple to good inns, small family hotels, B&Bs and agriturismo (farmsteads), generaly with private bathroom. Often chosen for their excellent location in relation to the itinerary.
Level 2:
Simple to good inns, small family hotels, B&Bs and agriturismo (farmsteads), generaly with private bathroom. Often chosen for their excellent location in relation to the itinerary.
Level 2:
Simple to good inns, small family hotels, B&Bs and agriturismo (farmsteads), generaly with private bathroom. Often chosen for their excellent location in relation to the itinerary.
Level 3:
Good hotels, inns, B&B, agriturismo (farmstead) with ensuite private bathroom, often wel located and serving good meals
Level 3:
Good hotels, inns, B&B, agriturismo (farmstead) with ensuite private bathroom, often wel located and serving good meals
Level 3:
Good hotels, inns, B&B, agriturismo (farmstead) with ensuite private bathroom, often wel located and serving good meals
Level 4:
Special hotel with excellent food, ambiance and service. Accommodations with a special touch.
Level 4:
Special hotel with excellent food, ambiance and service. Accommodations with a special touch.
Level 4:
Special hotel with excellent food, ambiance and service. Accommodations with a special touch.
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1 Difficulty
Level 1:
Walking levels:
Trips with short walks of generally three to four hours (excluding breaks) and/or optional day excursions; flat or slightly hilly terrain using well kept paths.
Cycling levels:
Easy biking in nearly flat landscape; also possible for people with little or no bicycle experience. The daily distances are approximately 30-50 km in general. Bicycles with up to 3 gears can do the job. All our adult rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 1:
Walking levels:
Trips with short walks of generally three to four hours (excluding breaks) and/or optional day excursions; flat or slightly hilly terrain using well kept paths.
Cycling levels:
Easy biking in nearly flat landscape; also possible for people with little or no bicycle experience. The daily distances are approximately 30-50 km in general. Bicycles with up to 3 gears can do the job. All our adult rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 2:
Walking levels:
Moderate day walks, 4-5 hours per day (excluding breaks) on hilly to mountainous areas using well kept, sometimes stony paths.
Cycling levels:
Biking on gently undulating terrain, you may encounter short climbs from time to time. The daily distances vary between 30 and 65 km. A bicycle with minimum 7 gears will do. All our rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 2:
Walking levels:
Moderate day walks, 4-5 hours per day (excluding breaks) on hilly to mountainous areas using well kept, sometimes stony paths.
Cycling levels:
Biking on gently undulating terrain, you may encounter short climbs from time to time. The daily distances vary between 30 and 65 km. A bicycle with minimum 7 gears will do. All our rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 2:
Walking levels:
Moderate day walks, 4-5 hours per day (excluding breaks) on hilly to mountainous areas using well kept, sometimes stony paths.
Cycling levels:
Biking on gently undulating terrain, you may encounter short climbs from time to time. The daily distances vary between 30 and 65 km. A bicycle with minimum 7 gears will do. All our rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 3:
Walking levels:
Trips with strenuous day walks or trekking in mountainous areas. 5 to 7 hours walking maximum per day, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for one night; height differences between 500 & 1000 m. per day
Cycling levels:
Strenuous biking trips in areas where you cannot avoid steep slopes. Some bicycle experience in short trips is needed. The daily distances range from 30 up to 75 km.
Level 3:
Walking levels:
Trips with strenuous day walks or trekking in mountainous areas. 5 to 7 hours walking maximum per day, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for one night; height differences between 500 & 1000 m. per day
Cycling levels:
Strenuous biking trips in areas where you cannot avoid steep slopes. Some bicycle experience in short trips is needed. The daily distances range from 30 up to 75 km.
Level 3:
Walking levels:
Trips with strenuous day walks or trekking in mountainous areas. 5 to 7 hours walking maximum per day, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for one night; height differences between 500 & 1000 m. per day
Cycling levels:
Strenuous biking trips in areas where you cannot avoid steep slopes. Some bicycle experience in short trips is needed. The daily distances range from 30 up to 75 km.
Level 4:
Walking levels:
Trips with heavy excursions in high mountains, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for several nights. 6 to 8 hours maximum per day; height differences up to 1200 meters per day; only for participants with an excellent condition and without fear of heights.
Cycling levels:
Serious and strenuous biking trips in mountainous area, the slopes are longer and/or steeper than at the previous category. Requires a good physical condition, a broad cycling experience and adequate mountain climbing bicycle. The daily distances range between 30 and 80 km.
Level 4:
Walking levels:
Trips with heavy excursions in high mountains, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for several nights. 6 to 8 hours maximum per day; height differences up to 1200 meters per day; only for participants with an excellent condition and without fear of heights.
Cycling levels:
Serious and strenuous biking trips in mountainous area, the slopes are longer and/or steeper than at the previous category. Requires a good physical condition, a broad cycling experience and adequate mountain climbing bicycle. The daily distances range between 30 and 80 km.
Level 4:
Walking levels:
Trips with heavy excursions in high mountains, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for several nights. 6 to 8 hours maximum per day; height differences up to 1200 meters per day; only for participants with an excellent condition and without fear of heights.
Cycling levels:
Serious and strenuous biking trips in mountainous area, the slopes are longer and/or steeper than at the previous category. Requires a good physical condition, a broad cycling experience and adequate mountain climbing bicycle. The daily distances range between 30 and 80 km.
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Duration: 7 days
Details
Cycling the Mosel River Valley
Cycle this wonderful classic route along the Mosel River in Germany. The tour starts in historical Trier and ends in Koblenz, at the confluence of the Mosel and Rhine Rivers. The beautiful landscapes of this valley, and its rich culture and history, will make your tour a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Enjoy small Medieval villages along the river and visit some of the numerous castles a bit higher up. The terrain is not too hilly and you cycle mainly on tarmac routes, sometimes along cycling lanes, sometimes along quiet roads. Therefore, this tour is also suitable for families with children.
Itinerary
Expand itinerary Collapse itineraryDay 1: Arrival in Trier
Trier, a fascinating town, was once the capital of the Western Roman Empire. Visit the Porta Nigra, the best-preserved Roman city gates north of the Alps, or the Basilica, the largest preserved ancient roofed structure. The local thermal baths give visitors insight into Roman bathing culture. And the Roman bridge remains open to traffic, even after 2000 years. If you have booked a rental bike, it will be waiting for you at your hotel.
Villages along the way: Trier
Day 2: From Trier to Trittenheim
Your first day of cycling leads you out of Trier to the town of Schweich, with its attractive ferry tower. From here on, vineyards dominate the landscape until you reach your destination, Trittenheim. In Mehring there is an interesting Roman excavation site, Villa Rustika. And at the Detzem sluice you will be able to watch as boats go through the locks.
Challenge: ca. 37/45 km
Villages along the way: Trier, Schweich, Trittenheim
Day 3: From Trittenheim to Zeltingen
Today you cycle through Neumagen, the oldest wine-growing area of Germany, then on to Piesport, with its interesting Roman wine press. Pedaling through small wine-producing villages, you reach Bernkastel, which is famous for its Medieval timber framed houses. Soon after, you arrive at your destination, Zeltingen with its pretty buildings in Baroque style.
Challenge: ca. 20/35 km
Villages along the way: Trittenheim, Neumagen, Piesport, Bernkastel, Zeltingen
Day 4: From Zeltingen to Zell
Today's tour leads you along the Mosel through Kröv and the famous wine-producing region of "Kröver Nacktarsch", then on to Traben-Trarbach. This small town is a jewel of the Classical and Jugendstil styles. Your route continues along the Zeller Hamm, a hill which the Mosel loops past, and you cycle on to Zell which, with 4.5 million grapevines, is one of the largest wine-growing areas in Germany.
Challenge: ca. 34/41 km
Villages along the way: Zeltingen, Traben-Trarbach, Zell
Day 5: From Zell to Treis-Karden
Cycling through small well-kept villages, you reach Beilstein, a place so beautiful that 5 films have been shot here. Towering above the town is the ruin of Metternich, once owned by the chancellor of the same name, one of the most powerful men in Europe. You cycle on to the holiday destination of Cochem, with its excellently restored historical town centre. With the Coraidelstein ruin as a backdrop, your tour for the day comes to an end.
Challenge: ca. 47 km
Villages along the way: Zell, Beilstein, Metternich, Cochem, Treis-Karden
Day 6: From Treis-Karden to Koblenz
Today you reach Koblenz, cycling comfortably along well-planned cycling paths. Don't forget to stop off for a look at the oldest wooden framed house in Germany, the 'Abteihof' in Kobern-Gondorf dating back to 1320! The headlands of the 'Deutsche Eck' (German Corner) lie at the confluence of the Mosel and Rhine rivers. Take the opportunity here to visit the fortress of Ehrenbreitstein, with its fantastic panoramic views.
Challenge: ca. 39 km
Villages along the way: Treis-Karden, Kobern-Gondorf, Ehrenbreitstein, Koblenz
Day 7: Departure from Koblenz
After breakfast you return to Trier or travel back home. We would be more than happy to extend your trip with an extra night(s) stay along the Mosel cycling path.
Villages along the way: Koblenz
Practical info
Included:
- 6 Overnight Stay in a Bed & Breakfast basis
- Luggage transfers from hotel to hotel to Koblenz
- Comprehensive cycling route descriptions in English with maps
- 7-day Service-Hotline
- Optional bicycle rental
How to get there
- By train: to Trier
- By car: space available to park your car at the first accommodation (subject to availability). Underground garage: approx 5 Euros/night. Hotel car park: some spaces are free, others are subject to a fee payable at the hotel.
About the bikes:
7-gear back pedal or 21-gear bikes with bicycle bag and tool kit. Tandems and trailers for children are also available on request, prices on request.
Return journey to Trier:
Self-organised by train. Trains every hour, no transfers, duration approx 2 hours. Normal price approx ¬23 incl. bicycle. By minibus, approx 2 hours, departure 9:00 am from Koblenz (request at time of booking).
Reviews
Start: Trier
Finish: Koblenz
Dates & prices
Trip availability: Every day from April 16th to September 24th
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| Double room, (B&B): | 510 €/person |
| Single room (B&B): | 625 €/person |
Other prices
Extra night in double room Trier (B&B). 55€
Extra night in single room Tier (B&B). 85€
Extra night in double room Koblenz (B&B). 55€
Extra night in single room Koblenz (B&B). 89€
Bike rental. 55€