Easy Cycling Through Germany’s Moselle Wine Valley
Follow the Moselle River from Trier to Koblenz on a relaxed cycling journey through one of Germany’s best-known wine-growing regions. Along the way, the route combines riverside landscapes and vineyards with historic towns, medieval architecture and Roman heritage, from the ancient city of Trier to Bernkastel-Kues, Traben-Trarbach, Cochem and Koblenz.
A Relaxed Self-Guided Cycling Journey Along the Moselle
This easy self-guided cycling tour lets you discover the Moselle at your own pace, with mostly flat stages and only a few gentle uphill sections. As a self-guided tour, you can set your own pace and decide when to stop and explore, while daily luggage transfers and prepared route information make the journey easy to follow.
ROUTE
The route follows the Moselle from Trier to Koblenz, gradually moving through a landscape shaped by vineyards, river bends and historic wine-growing towns. Starting in Trier, with its Roman heritage and landmarks such as the Porta Nigra and Imperial Baths, the journey continues through Schweich, Mehring and Trittenheim before reaching Neumagen-Dhron and Bernkastel-Kues. Further downstream, the route passes the vineyards around Kröv, the historic towns of Traben-Trarbach and Enkirch, and the picturesque town of Cochem before reaching Koblenz, where the Moselle meets the Rhine.
As a self-guided tour, you can travel at your own pace and explore the region independently. Prepared route information and daily luggage transfers make the journey easy to follow, with time to stop in wine-growing villages, discover historic town centres or enjoy optional experiences such as a boat trip on the Moselle.
Itinerary
Day 1: Trier
Individual arrival in Trier. Take time to explore the historic centre and discover the city’s Roman heritage, including the Porta Nigra and the Imperial Baths. Your rental bike is available at the hotel.
Day 2: Trier – Trittenheim
40–45 km
Leave Trier and follow the Moselle Cycle Path through Schweich and Mehring. Along the way, the ruins of Villa Rustica offer a glimpse into the region’s Roman past before you continue through the Moselle Valley to Trittenheim.
Day 3: Trittenheim – Zeltingen / Bernkastel-Kues
30–35 km
Cycle through the Moselle wine-growing landscape to Neumagen-Dhron, considered Germany’s oldest wine-growing village. Continue to Bernkastel-Kues, where you can stop in the historic market square before cycling on towards Zeltingen.
Day 4: Zeltingen / Bernkastel-Kues – Zell
35–40 km
Ride through the famous vineyards of the Kröver Nacktarsch and continue to Traben-Trarbach. A boat trip on the Moselle can add a different perspective to the journey. After exploring Enkirch and its medieval half-timbered architecture, continue to Zell.
Day 5: Zell – Cochem / Treis-Karden
35–45 km
Follow the Danube along the popular Danube Cycle Path, cycling alongside the UNESCO-protected Danube Limes, which once formed the northern border of the Roman Empire. Along the way, you reach Enns, Austria’s oldest city, and the charming Danube town of Grein, known for its historic town centre and Austria’s oldest theatre.
Day 6: Cochem / Treis-Karden – Koblenz
40–50 km
Before cycling towards Koblenz, plan a visit to Eltz Castle. The route then continues through the Moselle Valley towards Koblenz, the historic city where the Moselle meets the Rhine. Finish the journey with views from Ehrenbreitstein Fortress across the river to the Deutsches Eck.
Day 7: Koblenz
After breakfast, your cycling journey along the Moselle comes to an end in Koblenz. From here, you can continue your journey by train or extend your stay and explore the city and the confluence of the Moselle and Rhine.
Extend Your Stay
Additional nights can be organized on request.
Getting to Trier (Departure Point)
By Plane: The nearest major airports are Luxembourg and Frankfurt, with train connections to Trier.
By Train: Trier is well connected by train with major German cities and neighbouring countries
By Car: Parking options are available in the city; availability and costs depend on the selected accommodation.
Return from Koblenz to Trier
A return transfer from Koblenz to Trier is available as an optional service and can be booked in advance.
How to book this tour
We require a deposit of 25% of the tour price per person upon reservation, final payment 6 weeks before tour departure.
Included
- 6 nights in the selected
- Daily breakfast
- Daily luggage transfer.
- City tax in Trier and Zeltingen
- Digital maps and information material per room
- 7-day service hotline
NOT Included
- Individual travel/flights
- Bicycle or E-bike rental
- Lunches, dinners, drinks and personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Anything not listed as included is not included.
Choose the option that best fits your schedule and start planning your cycling journey.
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Departures & Prices
Prices are per person in a double room 2027.
Daily arrivals are available from 10 April to 16 October.
Season 1
1 Ap – 30 Apr | 1 Oct – 15 Oct
From
849€
Options & Supplements
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1129€ Single Room
Season 2
1 May – 30 Sep
From
949€
Options & Supplements
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1279€ Single Room
Season 2
1 May –28 May | 3 Jul – 10 Jul
From
1329€
Options & Supplements
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1329€ Single Room
Accommodation
Carefully selected to ensure comfort, quality, and a relaxing and unforgettable journey.
Stay in hotels in Trier, Trittenheim, Zeltingen or Bernkastel-Kues, Zell, Cochem or Treis-Karden, and Koblenz, with daily breakfast and luggage transfer included.
The accommodation consists of comfortable, good middle-class hotels in selected locations along the Moselle, offering private facilities and breakfast included.
Additional night with breakfast
Prices per person, including breakfast
Trier
Double Room 89€
Single room 139€
Koblenz
Double Room 85€
Single room 135€
BIKES
Below you’ll find the essential information for rent options.
Bike
109€
eBike
299€
The image shown is for illustration purposes only and represents the type of bicycle offered for the tour.
The exact bicycle provided is subject to availability.