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Explore vineyards, history, culture over this seven day cycling adventure!
Bike along a relaxing, easy-going path that chases the Moselle River, providing vistas of terraced vineyards.
Enjoy nights in cozy boutique accommodations in charming towns brimming with a storied history, architecture, and ruins.
Explore the Roman ruins lining the oldest city in Germany: Trier, which dates back to around 2000 years ago.
Check out various wine villages as you cycle from Trier to Koblenz, such as Neumagen-Dhron, Germany’s oldest wine village!
Looking for an adventure that pairs cycling with wine? The Self-Guided Moselle River Bike Tour in Germany has you hopping on a bike and chasing the Moselle River along the easy-going, relaxing Mosel Cycle Path. Experience a highlight reel of lush scenery as you ride: terraced vineyards, river views, quaint wine villages, and towns lined with history. But that's not all!
Spend each evening relaxing in charming, lavish boutique hotels, which offer an explosion of amenities that will keep you comfortable and well-rested for the following day of cycling. You'll spend five days on the bike, covering 190km.
Looking for an adventure that pairs cycling with wine? The Self-Guided Moselle River Bike Tour in Germany has you hopping on a bike and chasing the Moselle River along the easy-going, relaxing Mosel Cycle Path. Experience a highlight reel of lush scenery as you ride: terraced vineyards, river views, quaint wine villages, and towns lined with history. But that's not all!
Spend each evening relaxing in charming, lavish boutique hotels, which offer an explosion of amenities that will keep you comfortable and well-rested for the following day of cycling. You'll spend five days on the bike, covering 190km.
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Self-Guided Moselle River Bike Tour
Day 1 Arrive in Trier
Arrive in the oldest city in 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 steeped in history.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Trier
Distance: None
Meals: None
Day 2 Cycle from Trier to Trittenheim
Today, the route leads you to the bank of the Moselle through tranquil wine villages. From Trittenheim, you can reach the other riverbank by crossing one of the oldest bridges and viewing the old, preserved ferry towers. You can enjoy a wonderful view over the Moselle valley from the vineyards above the village.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Trittenheim
Distance: 27km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 Bike from Trittenheim to Zeltingen
Passing the oldest wine village in Germany, Neumagen-Dhron, you arrive at Piesport, where an impressively restored roman cellar dating back to the 4th century awaits you. It is worthwhile to take a side trip to the famous wine village Bernkastel-Kues and visit the paved market square surrounded by half-timbered houses. Continue to Zeltingen, where you’ll find several grand baroque buildings.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Zeltingen
Distance: 27-35km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 Go from Zeltingen to Zell
Countless wine slopes cheer the heart, inviting you to take part in a wine-tasting in one of the traditional taverns. After passing Traben-Trarbach, 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.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Zell
Distance: 33-40km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 Pedal from Zell to Treis-Karden
Enjoy a fantastic view of Europe’s steepest vineyard, the Calmont. You have a spectacular view over the Moselle valley from the peak. Finally, you will arrive in Cochem, known for its imposing fortress complexes and the Reichsburg castle, a landmark of German castle romance.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Treis-Karden
Distance: 47km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 Cycle from Treis-Karden to Koblenz
In Moselkern, taking a slight detour to the nearby Burg Eltz (castle) is worthwhile. The Moselle mouths into the Rhine by Koblenz. A splendid panorama view awaits you when taking the cable car up to the Ehrenbreitstein fortress.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Koblenz
Distance: 38km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7 Depart Koblenz
Opt to stay in Koblenz longer or depart today!
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
2025 Departures: The departures are available daily, from March 31st to October 30th, 2025.
- Single room: from EUR935*
- Sharing a double room: from EUR765*
Accommodation on Self-Guided Moselle River Bike Tour
This tour is based in boutique accommodations. Hotels on this trip are 3 and 4-star and offer modern conveniences that can make this trip more pleasant. Standard hotels are 3-star, but you can upgrade to premium for an extra charge.
In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
Rooms are double occupancy. You can pay a supplement to have a private room in a hotel where possible. Solo travellers may be required to pay a supplement.
Night 3
Weinhotel St. Stephanus in Zeltingen ★★★★
The traditional, family-run hotel in a classicist manor house with a modern outbuilding is located on the Moselle. It is 6 km from the Graacher Tor, a city gate built in the Middle Ages in Bernkastel-Kues, and 7 km from the Cusanus pen with its library and the wine museum.
What’s Included in the Self-Guided Moselle River Bike Tour?
Meals
6 breakfasts are included on the Self-Guided Moselle River Bike Tour.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 6 nights are included. Accommodations before and after the tour can be added as a supplement.
Transportation during the Tour
Transportation for you and your luggage are included throughout the tour between 9 am and 5:30 pm.
Also Included
- Best prepared travel documents (detailed map and route material)
- GPS-data
- 7-day-service-hotline
- CO2 compensation in the region
- Cable car ride including entry to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress in Koblenz (excluding bike)
Not included
- Flights to and from Frankfurt or whichever airport you fly into
- Insurance
- Meals, drinks, or snacks not previously mentioned
- Gratuities
- Ferry fees
- City tax
- Entrance and sightseeing fees
- Bike rental
Optional Extras
- Additional nights before or after the tour
- Single occupancy upgrades
- Optional activities or excursions
- Private transfer to hotel from airport
- How hard is the Self-Guided Moselle River Bike Tour?
- Do I need a visa to travel to Germany?
- Are meals included on the Self-Guided Moselle River Bike Tour?
- Do I need insurance?
- How do I get to Trier to start this tour?
- Is the Self-Guided Moselle River Bike Tour in English?
- Where does the Self-Guided Moselle River Bike Tour end?
- Can I rent a bike?
- Can I bring my own bike?
- Do I need special vaccines to travel to Germany?
- Are there any travel restrictions for Germany?
We rate the difficulty of this tour as a 3 / 5. You will bike around 190km on the Self-Guided Moselle River Bike Tour. The path might be easy, but you’ll still move your body every day!
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
6 breakfasts are included on the tour.
Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should cover standard biking. Get your travel insurance.
Fly into Frankfurt International Airport (FRA). You can arrange a private transfer to your hotel or take public transport from here.
Yes, the tour guide is English-speaking.
The tour ends in Koblenz. You can take the train to Frankfurt International Airport from here. It takes around 2 hours.
Yes, you can rent a bike during the booking process.
Yes. If you bring your own bike, it should be a road bike suitable for the demands of the tour
Check with your family doctor.
Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.
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