Moselsteig Trail from Trier to Bernkastel-Kues - Stages 5 to 10
From the Roman city of Trier, the Moselsteig Trail leads you down the Moselle on a breathtaking rocky path, mostly directly along the edge of the slope. Spectacular views accompany the first part of the tour, which then reveals wonderful forest passages.
From the Roman city of Trier, the Moselsteig Trail leads you down the Moselle on a breathtaking rocky path, mostly directly along the edge of the slope. Spectacular views accompany the first part of the tour, which then reveals wonderful forest passages. As you continue, you hike through beautiful places along the Moselle to Bernkastel-Kues, the famous wine town on the Moselle and where Landshut Castle towers over the impressive half-timbered backdrop of the old town.
Total distance: approx. 87 kilometers
Difficulty level: medium
Day 1: Individual journey to Trier
You travel to Trier individually. We recommend traveling by train. Take plenty of time to explore Germany's oldest city on your own.
Day 2: from Trier to Schweich "Under the spell of the best views" (Moselsteig Trail stage 5)
Length: 17 km, difficulty: medium
From the Roman city of Trier, the Moselsteig Trail leads you down the Moselle on a breathtaking rocky path, mostly directly along the edge of the slope. Spectacular views over the wide Moselle landscape accompany the first part of the tour, which then reveals wonderful forest passages. Your destination for the day is Schweich, the gateway to the "Roman Wine Route".
Day 3: from Schweich to Mehring "A toast to the Huxlay" (Moselsteig Trail stage 6)
Length: 12.2 km, difficulty: easy
Short but sweet - this motto aptly describes the potential of this stage from Schweich to Mehring. The ascent to Mehringer Berg requires a good level of fitness, but at the top there is an idyllic meadow landscape in a class of its own. The grandiose highlight is the health park on the Huxlay plateau - you won't want to leave.
Day 4: from Mehring to Leiwen "Summit assault in the Moselle slate" (Moselsteig Trail stage 7)
Length: 13.5 km, difficulty: difficult
Stamina is required today. Today's Moselsteig Trail stage takes you through Mehringer Schweiz, where you get up close and personal with the Moselle slate on a challenging route. Afterwards, you will be delighted by quiet forest passages and magnificent views over the Moselle with its vineyards before arriving in Leiwen.
Day 5: from Leiwen to Neumagen-Dhron "Long-distance viewing with the Romans" (Moselsteig Trail stage 8)
Length: 12.7 km, difficulty: easy
Panoramic television" is the order of the day today. The very first ascent to Zummet offers breathtaking views of Leiwen, the wine landscape and the Moselle. But this program continues. You can admire the Moselle arch in Trittenheim and travel back in time to the Romans in Neumagen-Dhron.
Day 6: from Neumagen-Dhron to Kesten/Osann-Monzel "In the name of the vine" (Moselsteig Trail stage 9)
Length: 17.4 km, difficulty: medium
Today your hike on the Moselsteig Trail is all about the vine. Again and again you hike through extensive vineyards, which cover almost the entire slope of this section of the Moselle. Fantastic views and a Roman sour well are among the highlights of today's wine hike.
Day 7: from Kesten/Osann-Monzel - Bernkastel-Kues "From the Romans to the Knights" (Moselsteig Trail stage 10)
Length: 14.3 km, difficulty: medium
Today you take a leap back in time from the Romans to the knights, as the first Moselle castle, Landshut Castle, awaits you in Bernkastel-Kues. Before that, you will experience steep vineyards and dreamy forest idylls and you will once again be spoiled with wonderful panoramic views over a unique Moselle landscape.
Day 8: individual departure from Bernkastel-Kues
Your hiking tour ends after breakfast. You can organize your departure individually or take advantage of our convenient return transfer service, which will take you back to your starting point. Prior booking is required.
Arrival
All our tours are advertised without travel. You decide whether you travel by car or by public transport (www.bahn.de). Please let us know at the time of booking. On request, we can arrange car parking spaces at the hotel of departure (for a fee if necessary).
Booking options
Our online booking form is available for your booking. You can also contact us by e-mail or telephone to clarify any questions or requests.
Booking time
We check the availability of all trips individually. We usually need 5 working days to do this. Please allow for a processing time of approx. 10 days for careful handling. We recommend booking early for public holiday weekends, during the high season (September and October) and for major regional events.
Booking period
The programs run from Easter to the end of October. Different travel periods are listed separately in the offer. Bookings are possible all year round.
Local taxes
We would like to point out that local taxes (e.g. guest contribution, cultural promotion tax), which are levied during the stay, are not included in the tour price and must be paid on site.
Luggage transfer
For our cycling and hiking tours with alternating accommodation, you can book a luggage transfer for an additional charge. The price depends on your desired program. Luggage must be ready by 9.00 a.m. on the day of departure. One piece of luggage weighing a maximum of 20 kg per person is permitted. A higher number of pieces of luggage or suitcases that weigh more will result in a surcharge. The suitcases will be ready at the next accommodation from 5.00 pm.
Information material / travel documents
Once payment has been received in full, the vouchers will be sent to you by e-mail. You will also receive detailed information with a detailed tour description and maps.
Additional costs
Our prices only include the services listed. Additional costs for public transportation, drinks or tips are not included in the tour price, unless they are expressly listed on the voucher / travel voucher.
Traveling with children
We are happy to organize your personal family trip. To do this, we need precise details when you book, such as the desired room layout and the age of the children.
Traveling with dogs
Unfortunately, not all of our partners are equipped to accommodate dogs. If you intend to take your four-legged friend with you on your trip, please let us know when you make your booking. Any costs incurred in the accommodation or e.g. for cab rides will be communicated at the time of booking and paid on site.
Travel insurance
We recommend that you take out travel cancellation insurance. The costs for this are based on the travel price. Each booking confirmation contains information about ERGO travel insurance. The insurance is taken out when you pay the premium when booking the trip, but no later than 30 days before the scheduled departure date. If the booking is made within 30 days before the start of the trip, the insurance can only be taken out on the day of booking, at the latest within the next 3 working days.
Return transfer
For our cycling and hiking tours with alternating accommodation, we offer you our convenient return transfer to the starting point of the tour. The return transfer takes place on the day of departure after breakfast. The pick-up times vary depending on where your tour ends: from Koblenz approx. 9.00 am, from Cochem approx. 9.45 am, from Zell approx. 10.00 am and from Bernkastel-Kues approx. 10.30 am. If possible, be ready for your return transfer 15 to 30 minutes before the respective pick-up time. You will be picked up directly at your destination hotel and taken to your departure hotel. Please let us know at the time of booking whether you would like to make use of our return transfer.
Start dates
Arrival is possible daily. We recommend arriving on a Sunday.
Accommodation
Our contractual partners for cycling and hiking tours with alternating accommodation are hotels in the ***star range, family hotels or wineries with good facilities. Many of our hotels are classified, and we have also inspected the accommodation on site. You will find the exact list of hotels in your travel documents. For other categories, please refer to the respective program description.
Meals
As a rule, our travel offers include a hearty breakfast, unless separate catering services are listed on the travel vouchers. We cannot guarantee vegan food or special diets, but will be happy to pass on your request to the accommodation. Please let us know your individual wishes when you make your booking.
Payment
A deposit of 20% of the tour price is due within 14 days of signing the contract. The balance is due 3 weeks before arrival. For bookings made less than 3 weeks before the start of the trip, the full travel price is due immediately.
Additional nights
Additional nights are possible at the beginning or end of all trips. Please let us know at the time of booking.
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