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Beilstein on the Moselle

Saarbrücken – Coblenz

On river Saar and Moselle

8 Days / 7 Nights
Easy
Beilstein on the Moselle

Two beautiful bike paths in combination, the result is a good one! Experience river Saar with French flair and industrial history. River Saar meets up with river Moselle and the landscape is changing, more and more vineyards are accompanying you. Be pleased about Moselle bike path which leads you from Roman city Trier to all well-known Moselle villages. Follow the river, enjoy your time on your bike and during the rests. Discover Bernkastel-Kues, Traben-Trarbach and Cochem, taste fruitful Moselle wines and stroll through narrow alleys in the numerous picturesque wine villages before you enjoy in Coblenz the beautiful views over the valley.

Itinerary at a glance

Stroll through Saarbrücken and feel the French flair. The changing affiliation of the city has left its tracks everywhere, as well in the cuisine. For the inhabitants it is common to eat snails or pate and to drink Pastis as aperitive. St. Johanner market with its pubs, bistros and restaurants is the heart of life here. The people meet each other here or stroll through the picturesque alleys around the market square. Between old baroque houses are noble boutiques and antique shops. So take your time for Saarbrücken, an early arrival is worth it. Your rental bikes are waiting in the hotel.

From Saarbrücken along river Saar to the ancient French city Saarlouis. In Völklingen you should plan a stopover to visit “Völklinger Hütte” which is part of UNESCO world cultural heritage. Afterwards you follow Saar bike path through Merziger Land to the impressing Saar loop at Mettlach. Exchange your bike with your trekking shoes and walk to viewpoint “Cloef”. Within 30 minutes you reach the top – enjoy the breath-taking views onto the river!

Via Saar bike path you continue to Saarburg, where the fortress is located majestic above many alleys. A coffee break in the picturesque inner city strengthens for the next kilometers. Along roman tracks you cycle via Konz to Trier. Be pleased about an individual city tour through the historic inner city, the thermal spa and Porta Nigra.

This day is a real classic with roman history and today´s wine culture. Along Moselle bike path you cycle to Mehring where villa Rustica is awaiting you which is a country house in the Roman Empire. You can visit the reconstructed buildings and walls. You continue relaxed to Trittenheim where a nature trail informs you about the work of winemakers. Before you reach your aim Neumagen-Dhron is awaiting you, it is the oldest wine village in Germany. You should taste a Schoppen here.

Today you visit well-known Bernkastel-Kues and Traben-Trarbach as well as wine-growing district “Kröver Nacktarsch”. Be astonished about the colorful half-timbered houses on the market square of Bernkastel-Kues.

Today you explore Enkirch, a jewel of half-timbered architecture and Zell, a wine village. You should plan a stopover in Beilstein, which is also named “Rothenburg on river Moselle”. Be pleased about Cochem with its picturesque centre and the old fortress from 11th century.

Today you should make a detour to medieval fortress Eltz, before Moselle bike path leads you in well-worth seeing wine villages as Koben Gondorf and Winningen. Enjoy the wide views onto beautiful Rhine valley and be pleased about a nice evening in Coblenz.

Today your beautiful tour ends in the heart of Coblenz. Time to say goodbye.

Itinerary at a glance

In Saarland, French flair meets industrial landscapes, while in the Moselle region, wine production triumphs. Visit quaint winemaker taverns in Traben-Trarbach or Cochem before strolling through the old town of Coblenz.

Stroll through Saarbrücken and feel the French flair. The changing affiliation of the city has left its tracks everywhere, as well in the cuisine. For the inhabitants it is common to eat snails or pate and to drink Pastis as aperitive. St. Johanner market with its pubs, bistros and restaurants is the heart of life here. The people meet each other here or stroll through the picturesque alleys around the market square. Between old baroque houses are noble boutiques and antique shops. So take your time for Saarbrücken, an early arrival is worth it. Your rental bikes are waiting in the hotel.

From Saarbrücken along river Saar to the ancient French city Saarlouis. In Völklingen you should plan a stopover to visit “Völklinger Hütte” which is part of UNESCO world cultural heritage. Afterwards you follow Saar bike path through Merziger Land to the impressing Saar loop at Mettlach. Exchange your bike with your trekking shoes and walk to viewpoint “Cloef”. Within 30 minutes you reach the top – enjoy the breath-taking views onto the river!

Via Saar bike path you continue to Saarburg, where the fortress is located majestic above many alleys. A coffee break in the picturesque inner city strengthens for the next kilometers. Along roman tracks you cycle via Konz to Trier. Be pleased about an individual city tour through the historic inner city, the thermal spa and Porta Nigra.

This day is a real classic with roman history and today´s wine culture. Along Moselle bike path you cycle to Mehring where villa Rustica is awaiting you which is a country house in the Roman Empire. You can visit the reconstructed buildings and walls. You continue relaxed to Trittenheim where a nature trail informs you about the work of winemakers. Before you reach your aim Neumagen-Dhron is awaiting you, it is the oldest wine village in Germany. You should taste a Schoppen here.

Today you visit well-known Bernkastel-Kues and Traben-Trarbach as well as wine-growing district “Kröver Nacktarsch”. Be astonished about the colorful half-timbered houses on the market square of Bernkastel-Kues and enjoy a wonderful journey by ship in Traben-Trarbach architectural treasures of the Art Nouveau and Belle Époque periods.

Today you explore Enkirch, a jewel of half-timbered architecture and Zell, a wine village. You should plan a stopover in Beilstein, which is also named “Rothenburg on river Moselle”. Be pleased about Cochem with its picturesque centre and the old fortress from 11th century.

Today you should make a detour to medieval fortress Eltz, before Moselle bike path leads you in well-worth seeing wine villages as Koben Gondorf and Winningen. Enjoy the wide views onto beautiful Rhine valley and be pleased about a nice evening in Coblenz.

Today your beautiful tour ends in the heart of Coblenz. Time to say goodbye.

Route Information

Easy

Relaxed cycling in mostly flat terrain.

Prices & Dates

Category: comfortable middle-class hotels

Prices per person in EUR

Services & Information

Further details about this tour

Included

  • Accommodation as already mentioned
  • Breakfast
  • Luggage transfer
  • Best developed route
  • Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English)
  • GPS-data available
  • Service hotline

Optional extras

  • Return transfer by minibus every Sunday at approx. 9am, this cost EUR 109 per person, for your own bike additionally EUR 30, reservation necessary, to be paid in advance

Arrival / Parking / Departure

  • Saarbrücken train station
  • Saarbrücken or Luxembourg airport
  • Public car park costs EUR 10 per day, to be paid for at the time, no reservation possible
  • Good train connections from Coblenz to Saarbrücken

Things to note

  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price!
  • Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!

  • This tour is a partner tour.

Services & Information

Further details about this tour

Included

  • Accommodation as already mentioned
  • Breakfast
  • Welcome briefing (German, English)
  • Luggage transfer
  • Carefully elaborated route description
  • Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English)
  • App for navigation and GPS-data
  • Service hotline

Optional extras

  • Return transfer by minibus every Sunday at approx. 9am, costs EUR 119 per person, for your own bike additionally EUR 40, reservation necessary, to be paid in advance

Arrival / Parking / Departure

  • Saarbrücken train station
  • Saarbrücken or Luxembourg airport
  • Public car park costs approx. EUR 10/day, to be paid for at the time, no reservation possible/necessary
  • Good train connections from Coblenz to Saarbrücken

Things to note

  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price!
  • Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!
  • This tour is a partner tour.
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