Cycling the Mosel Wine Region
Bike - Self-Guided Tour
Overview
Wine-tour on the Moselle cycle path: In close proximity to the river, surrounded by nature, urban, mysterious and spectacular; these are all attributes that describe the Mosel Cycle Path perfectly and which ensure you are never bored. Highlight after highlight can be found on a total of 195 kilometres and 4 stages between Trier and the mouth of the Mosel in Koblenz. The Mosel Cycle Path isn’t really about sporting ambition as the routes, which are mostly asphalted and run separately from the main roads, are relatively flat and without major gradients. Rather, it’s the experience and enjoyment aspects that characterise the Mosel Cycle Path!
Highlights
- Cycling quiet bike routes and paths along the river, surrounded by stunning scenery
- Charming local accommodations
- Trier, UNESCO world heritage site
- Visit the wineries and taverns along the route
Daily itinerary
Day 1 Day 1 - Arrive in Trier
Highlights: Trier, city tour, wine region
Individual arrival to the oldest city of Germany. Allow the last 2000 years to pass by in a time lapse during a city round trip and discover world-known attractions. In the evening, you can enjoy the unique Riesling wine in one of the traditional wine taverns in Trier, as well as the atmosphere which is steeped in history.
Accommodation: Standard category accommodations include hotels or wineries in 3 star category.
Day 2 Day 2 - Ride Trier to Piesport
Highlights: Mosel river, Trittenheim, Neumagen-Dhron, Piesport
Today, the route leads you on the bank of the Moselle through peaceful wine villages. From Trittenheim, you can reach the other riverbank by crossing one of the oldest bridges and view the old, preserved ferry towers. You can also enjoy a wonderful view over the Mosel valley from the vineyards above the village.
After passing the oldest wine village in Germany, Neumagen-Dhron, you arrive to Piesport. Here you will visit an impressively restored Roman cellar dating back to the 4th century, which will make you step back in the winemaking history.
Daily distance: 50 km (31 miles)
Elevation gain: 220m (723 ft)
Terrain type: mostly flat
Accommodation: Standard category accommodations include hotels or wineries in 3 star category.
Day 3 Day 3 - Cycle Piesport to Traben Trarbach
Highlights: Bernkastel-Kues, Zeltingen, Traben Trarbach
Today it is worthwhile to take a side-trip to the famous wine village Bernkastel-Kues and visit the beautifull market square, which is surrounded by half-timbered houses. Zeltingen displays a number of grand baroque buildings in Moselle tradition.
Daily distance: 42 km (26 miles)
Elevation Gain: 200m ( 656 ft)
Terrain type: rolling hills
Accommodation: Standard category accommodations include hotels or wineries in 3 star category.
Day 4 Day 4 - Ride to Cochem
Highlights: Zeller Hamm loop, Calmont, Cochem
After you leave Traben-Trabah in the morning, you will arrive at the Moselle loop in Zell, called the "Zeller Hamm". The Marienburg castle, around 900 years old, sits enthroned on the mountain ridge.Countless wine slopes are a cheer to the heart, inviting you to take part in a wine-tasting in one of the traditional taverns. Before you reach Cochem, you can enjoy a wonderful view on Europe’s steepest vineyard, the Calmont. You will arrive in Cochem, known for its imposing fortress complexes as well as for the Reichsburg castle, a landmark of german castle romance.
Daily distance: 56 km (35 miles)
Elevation Gain: 242m ( 794 ft)
Terrain type: mostly flat
Accommodation: Standard category accommodations include hotels or wineries in 3 star category.
Day 5 Day 5 - Ride Cochem to Koblenz
Highlights: Moselkern, Eltz Castle, Kobern-Gondorf, Koblenz, Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
After a couple of kiloemters you will reach Moselkern directly along the banks of the Moselle. From there it is worth taking a short detour to the nearby Eltz fairy tale castle. The village of Kobern-Gondorf invites you to linger and have a look at its historic half-timbered houses around the market square. Between the Moselle and parts of the vineyards, the route continues via Winningen to Koblenz. Here the Moselle flows into the Rhine at the Deutsches Eck. An intoxicating panoramic view awaits you on the cable car ride to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress (incl.). The numerous sights allow you to immerse yourself in the varied past of the city. End the day with an evening stroll. Overnight in Koblenz.
Daily distance: 52 km (32 miles)
Elevation Gain: 245m ( 804 ft)
Terrain type: mostly flat
Accommodation: Standard category accommodations include hotels or wineries in 3 star category.
Day 6 Day 6 - Tour ends in Koblenz - Auf Wiedersehen!
Highlights: Tour End
Your tour in the Mosel region ends today after breakfast.
Thanks for joining us and have a good flight back home!
PLEASE NOTE : The final itinerary, including hotels and/or activities described here, are subject to changes according to availability.
Difficulty description
The entire route is flat and well signed. The Moselle-cycle-path is nearly car-free and is mostly paved. It is rated as a 5-Star cycling path. If you are still concerned and don’t want to worry about your fitness and ability, we recommend a pedal assisted bike.
Visit our Tour difficulty level page to learn more about terrain levels and how we determine day and tour levels.
Map
What's included
- 5 nights in accommodations of the desired category
- All breakfasts
- Luggage transfers
- Detailed map and route material
- Mobile navigation app and/or GPS
- Cable car ride including entry to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress in Koblenz (excluding bike)
- CO2 compensation in the region
- * Please note: bike fitting and welcome meeting are not included at tour start, but can be arranged if reserved ahead - please inquire for price and availability.
Optional activities
Dates and availability
This tour is available from April 1 to October 31 and can start any day of the week (Mon-Sun).
Starts every Saturday and Tuesday. Other start days available by request (extra fee applies).
Tour Code: debs4245a
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Partner Tours Collective
Since we cannot directly operate self-guided tours everywhere, we use our vast network in the continent to curate and offer tours operated by select local partners that we know and trust. These tours are similar in quality to those we operate directly – for example, they usually begin with an in-person briefing and bike fitting (with English-speaking local staff); bicycles are provided in optimal condition; the roadbook and navigation instructions, as well as lodging are of similar quality, as well as the routes and inclusions.
Prices
€695 per person standard category
€890 per person premium category
*2025 price, per person based on double occupancy; minimum 2 participants per departure
Single supplement:
€100 per person - standard category
€365 per person - premium category
Solo traveler departures: are also available (only one person per departure) on request
Lodging upgrades & extra nights are available: please inquire
City hotel tax not included in tour package (to be paid locally by traveler)
Bike rental
We offer quality bikes in different styles, all great options for this bike tour. Our bikes are maintained and delivered in optimal working condition.
For this tour, you can choose between:
Touring Bike (Hybrid):The rental bikes are comfortable 28” trekking bike, equipped with Shimano eight-speed gearbox or a new 24-speed chain/gear hub with freewheel. You can choose between a male model (with top-tube) and a unisex model with low-step frame. Both are available in different frame sizes. The handlebars are ergonomically shaped. All bikes are equipped with a rack (rear wheel) and ideal for multi-day trips with bike panniers.
E-bike: In addition to touring bikes, e-bikes (pedelecs) are also offered from the brands EBIKE / Velo de Ville / Kreidler. These are all equipped with a powerful battery and have a BOSCH or SHIMANO mid-engine, which will give you a pleasant tailwind on your bike tour.
The prices below are per bike for the duration of the tour, including delivery to starting point and collection from ending point.
Bike rental rates
7-gear Hybrid bike (with back pedal): €85
21/24-gear Hybrid bike (with free-wheel): €85
E-bike (hybrid with straight handlebar): €210
All rental bikes are equipped with 1 saddle bag (per bike) and 1 handle-bar bag (per room).
For more details on bikes available for this tour, pease see here: Germany Bikes
Trip planning
Starting point
We recommend flying in Frankfurt International Airport (FRA).
You can also fly into the international airport of Luxemburg.
Arrival instructions:
There are good train connections between Trier/Koblenz and Frankfurt Airport. If you prefer a private transfer from the airport to your first hotel (see prices below), please inquire.
Frankfurt Airport has a railway station located next to the main ground-side passenger terminal, to reach Trier by train. The train station in Trier is still one mile from your hotel so you will need to take a taxi or a local bus.
Train travel duration to Trier is approx. 2h30min. The train train ticket cost is between €50 - €110 per person.
For your return journey from Koblenz to Frankfurt Airport, you can easily reach the airport by train in approximately 2 hours.
If you decide to fly into Luxemburg Airport, take a direct bus to Trier.
Trains from Koblenz also connect to Luxembourg Airport, providing another transportation option for your departure.
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Private airport transfers are also available, please inquiry.
Ending point
We recommend flying out of Frankfurt International Airport (FRA).
You can also fly out of the international airport of Luxemburg.
Departure instructions:
There are good train connections between Trier/Koblenz and Frankfurt Airport. If you prefer a private transfer from the airport to your first hotel (see prices below), please inquire.
Frankfurt Airport has a railway station located next to the main ground-side passenger terminal, to reach Trier by train. The train station in Trier is still one mile from your hotel so you will need to take a taxi or a local bus.
Train travel duration to Trier is approx. 2h30min. The train train ticket cost is between €50 - €110 per person.
For your return journey from Koblenz to Frankfurt Airport, you can easily reach the airport by train in approximately 2 hours.
If you decide to fly into Luxemburg Airport, take a direct bus to Trier.
Trains from Koblenz also connect to Luxembourg Airport, providing another transportation option for your departure.
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Private Airport Transfers: If you prefer a private transfer from the ending hotel, please inquire for costs, and we can add this service to your tour package.
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Customer reviews
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This tour was a great chance to do sightseeing, enjoy beautiful green scenery, and sample wonderful regional foods. Our favourite: meeting local vintners, dining while watching the river and surroundings, relaxing on the ship and enjoying the scenery, etc.. I did not want to come home!
- Mark M. (USA, 2024)
