Saar, Moselle, Rhine - it's a must.
Two beautiful cycling rivers combined - the result is something to behold! Experience the Saar with its French flair and industrial history, which can still be seen today in the Völklingen Ironworks World Heritage Site, and marvel at the famous Saar Loop. When the Saar flows into the Moselle, the landscape changes noticeably, as winegrowing increasingly dominates the landscape further along the route. Look forward to the winding Moselle cycle path, which takes you from the Roman city of Trier to all the famous Moselle towns. Follow the wide loops of the Moselle, enjoy the time both in the saddle and for lots of lovely breaks. Discover Bernkastel-Kues, Traben-Trarbach and Cochem, sample the light, fruity Moselle wines and stroll to your heart's content through the narrow streets of the many charming wine villages before enjoying the sweeping view over the magnificent Rhine Valley from the Deutsches Eck in Koblenz.
8
Days
- 7-speed touring bike (ladies or men): 99,00 Euro
- 27-speed touring bike (ladies or men): 99,00 Euro
- 8-speed electric bike (ladies or men): 289,00 Euro
- Return transfer from Koblenz to Saarbrücken: 129.00 euros per person
- Return transfer from Koblenz to Saarbrücken incl. own bike: 174.00 Euro per person
- Additional night in Saarbrücken: 129.00 euros in a single room; 79.00 euros in a double room per person
- Additional night in Koblenz: 125.00 euros in a single room; 85.00 euros in a double room per person
Total distance: approx. 300 kilometers
Level of difficulty: easy
Day 1: Individual arrival in Saarbrücken
Stroll through Saarbrücken and you will still feel the French flair. The city's changing national affiliation has left its mark everywhere, including in the cuisine. For the Saarlanders, eating snails, prawns or paté is a matter of course and Kir and Pastis as an aperitif are very welcome. With their sweet creations, the confectioneries are a true paradise for foodies. The St. Johanner Markt with its pubs, bistros and restaurants is the heart of life in Saarbrücken. This is where people meet or stroll through the picturesque alleyways around the market square. Between the old baroque houses you will find elegant boutiques and classy antique stores.
Day 2: from Saarbrücken to Mettlach
Length: approx. 59 km, difficulty: easy
Cycle quickly along the Saar cycle path through the former coal mining area to Völklingen. You simply have to make a stop here, as the 'Völklinger Hütte' is currently one of 33 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Germany! In terms of importance, it is on a par with the Egyptian pyramids, the Great Wall of China, Cologne Cathedral or the Great Barrier Reef in Australia.
A visit to the Völklingen Ironworks is like an adventure: deep into the dark corridors of the Möllerhalle and high up to the viewing platform on the blast furnace. Then follow the well-maintained Saar Cycle Path through the beautiful Merzig countryside to the impressive Saar Loop near Mettlach. Swap your bike for hiking boots and walk up to the "Cloef" viewpoint. Just 30 minutes and the view of the Saar loop is simply breathtaking!
Day 3: from Mettlach to Trier
Length: approx. 42 km, difficulty: easy
Today you cycle leisurely along the Saar cycle path through wooded countryside to Saarburg, where the castle towers majestically over the winding alleyways. A café break in the picturesque town center will fortify you for the rest of the cycle route. Following in the footsteps of the Romans, you cycle via Konz to the city of Trier, which was founded more than 2000 years ago. In hardly any other city has UNESCO placed so many monuments on the list of world cultural heritage sites as in Trier. Look forward to a historic city center, the Imperial Baths and the Porta Nigra.
Day 4: from Trier to Piesport
Length: approx. 46 km, difficulty: easy
This day is a real classic with a Roman past and contemporary wine culture. The route takes you to Mehring, where the Villa Rustica awaits your visit. Villa Rustica is the name given to a country house or estate in the Roman Empire. Today, the reconstructed buildings and foundation walls can be visited again. Just before your destination for the day is Neumagen-Dhron, the oldest wine village in Germany! In Piesport, the small wine village with nice cafés, ostrich taverns and wine taverns, you can review the day with a glass of Piesport Goldtröpfchen.
Day 5: from Piesport to Traben-Trarbach
Length: approx. 40 km, difficulty: easy
The two famous Moselle towns of Bernkastel-Kues and Traben-Trarbach as well as the famous wine-growing region of "Kröver Nacktarsch" crown today's day. Marvel at the colorful, diverse half-timbered houses on the picture-book market square in Bernkastel-Kues and enjoy a wonderful boat tour in Traben-Trarbach.
Day 6: from Traben-Trarbach to Cochem
Length: approx. 56 km, difficulty: easy today you will discover Enkirch, a gem of Moselle half-timbered architecture, and Zell, the wine village with the "Zeller Schwarze Katz". Take a worthwhile break in little Beilstein, proudly nicknamed "Rothenburg an der Mosel", and look forward to Cochem with its picturesque center and the old imperial castle from the 11th century.
Day 7: from Cochem to Koblenz
Length: approx. 49 km, difficulty: easy today it is worth making a detour to the medieval Eltz Castle before the Moselle cycle path takes you to wine villages such as Kobern Gondorf and Winningen, which are well worth seeing, and finally to the Deutsches Eck. Enjoy the sweeping views of the magnificent Rhine Valley and look forward to a lovely evening in Koblenz.
Day 8: individual departure from Koblenz
Today your beautiful cycle tour ends in the heart of Koblenz. It's hard to say goodbye. From the varied Saar Cycle Path and the winding Moselle Cycle Path. If you would like to return to Saarbrücken, you can book our practical return transfer via Trier in a minibus with luggage and private bikes. Departure is always daily at 09:00 in the morning, arrival in Saarbrücken around 13:30. If you would like to cycle further along the Rhine, you can extend your cycle tour to Cologne or Mainz.
Ludwigskirche Saarbrücken
The Ludwigskirche in Saarbrücken's Old Saarbrücken district is a baroque-style Protestant church.
Völklingen Ironworks
TheVölklingen Ironworksis a former ironworks founded in 1873. The plant is also known as an "icon of industrial culture" or a "cathedral of work".
Saar Loop
TheSaar Loopis one of the most famous sights in the Saarland. The most beautiful view is from the Cloef viewpoint in the Mettlach district of Orscholz, 180 m above the river.
Porta Nigra Trier
The Porta Nigra(Latin for Black Gate) in Trier is a former Roman city gate. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a well-known landmark of the city.
Bernkastel Kues
Bernkastel-Kues is a well-known wine culture center on the Middle Moselle. The town is a state-approved health resort.
Zeller Schwarze Katz
Zeller Schwarze Katz refers to a large vineyard in the German Moselle wine-growing region and is part of the Burg Cochem area.
Deutsches Eck Koblenz
The German Corneris a promontory at the mouth of the Moselle into the Rhine in Koblenz. A monumental equestrian statue of Kaiser Wilhelm I was erected here in 1897. The base of the monument served as a memorial to German unity from 1953 to 1990.
Ehrenbreitstein Fortress Koblenz
The Ehrenbreitstein Fortress is a fortification that has been in existence since the 16th century, originally built by the Electorate of Trier and later by Prussia, opposite the mouth of the Moselle near Koblenz.
Navigation on the Moselle
From its source at the Col de Bussang in the Vosges to its mouth at the Deutsches Eck in Koblenz, the Moselle covers a total distance of 520 kilometers - the distance as the crow flies between the source and the mouth is only 278 kilometers - and overcomes a gradient of 676 meters in altitude.A boat trip on the Moselleis a relaxing way to shorten a longer day's stage and enjoy the beauty of the landscape from a different perspective.
This is a trip from our partner Velociped.
Sustainability
In the interests of sustainability, we recommend the use of digital travel documents for this trip. If you wish, you can still select printed travel documents with a cycling map during the booking process. Please note that there may be price differences depending on your selection.
Things to know about the Saar-Moselle-Rhine cycle tour: Saarbrücken - Koblenz
Below you will find specific and helpful information. If you have any further questions about this tour, simply give us a call: Tel: 06421 - 886890.
Arrival by train
Saarbrücken is easy to reach by train from all major cities in Germany. The best way to reach our partner hotels in Saarbrücken from the train station is by taking a short cab ride or public transport. You can find up-to-date timetable information and prices atwww.bahn.de.
Parking facilities at the destination
Our partner hotels in Saarbrücken offer good parking facilities for the entire duration of your cycle tour. You will receive detailed information on parking facilities at the hotel you have booked with your detailed travel documents two weeks before the start of your trip.
Condition of the cycle paths
The quality of the Saar-Moselle cycle route is excellent. There are practically no unpaved or poorly passable sections. The route runs almost exclusively on asphalted paths and is uniformly signposted from Trier to Koblenz. The traffic load along the Moselle varies, but between Trier and Cochem there is almost always a separate cycle path on the right or left side of the Moselle, away from the main road. Only on the last day of cycling is there a section on a wide cycle lane next to the main road.
Return transfer to the starting point of the tour
Every day you have the option of returning to Saarbrücken via Trier at 09:00 by minibus (with bicycle transport trailer) (arrival there approx. 13:30). The driver comes to your hotel and has space for you, your luggage and, if necessary, your private bike. He will drive you back to your starting hotel and thus ensure a perfect return service without the hassle of changing trains or dragging suitcases. It is possible to bring your own bikes for an additional charge.
Train and bus in the Moselle valley
There is not always a train line running directly through the Moselle valley. After Trier, the train leaves the Moselle valley and the next train station is in Ürzig (near Zeltingen). From Bullay you have a train connection to Reil and Traben-Trabach. Shortly after Bullay, the railroad line disappears again in the Kaiser Wilhelm Tunnel and only reappears in Cochem. From Cochem, the railroad then runs completely through the Moselle valley to Koblenz. From spring to autumn, cycle buses with a maximum capacity of 22 bicycles run daily between Trier and Traben-Trarbach. Please note the respective conditions and possible transportation restrictions.Rail connections in the Moselle valleyandCycle bus
Boat trips on the Moselle
From April to October, numerous passenger boats operate on the Moselle in both directions. There are landing stages in almost all towns. Round trips are often offered. Information on the exact departure times can be found on the local notice boards of the shipping companies.
Moselle cruise timetables
Extra costs that are not included in the tour price
A possible tourist tax and charging fees for bicycle batteries are not included in the tour price and must therefore be paid at the hotel.
7-day hotline service
If your bike chain breaks, floods make it impossible to continue your journey or other nasty surprises await you:
We are available for you 7 days a week and will organize help as quickly as possible.
Passport and visa requirements
For EU citizens, there are no special passport or visa requirements for this trip.
Travel insurance
The statutory insolvency insurance is already included in the tour price. In addition, we recommend that you take out travel cancellation insurance after receiving your travel confirmation in order to protect yourself against
financial disadvantages in the event of trip cancellation, interruption, illness or accident.
Travel cancellation insurance:Further information and taking out insurance online
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