Info: Moselle Cycle Path | Eurobike Cycle tour

310 kilometers

total length

Mostly flat with gentle hills

ideal for leisure cyclists & wine lovers

Family-friendly

well-marked bike path, even for the youngest riders

April to October

best travel season

Bike & Boat

your floating hotel on the Moselle

Route Overview

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The idyllic Moselle Cycle Path is one of Europe’s most beautiful river routes, attracting countless cyclists from around the world each year. Stretching for about 310 kilometers (193 miles), it follows the Moselle River from Metz to Koblenz, passing through Germany and along the borders with France and Luxembourg. The route is mostly flat, well signposted, and offers ideal conditions for leisure cyclists and also families.

Between Metz and Koblenz, the route unfolds in a delightful mix of landscapes. At times, the bike path hugs the riverbank; at others, it winds through gentle vineyards with their famous steep slopes. Historic towns like Trier and Cochem invite you to linger, while small winegrowing villages tempt you with tastings and regional specialties. Castles, palaces, and scenic viewpoints line the way, offering unforgettable panoramas. With its easygoing course, this tour is ideal for beginners, wine lovers, and anyone who wants to enjoy culture and nature at a relaxed pace.

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Questions and answers about the Moselle Cycle Path

Where does the Moselle Cycle Path start?

The Moselle Cycle Path starts in the small French town of Metz. From there you cycle along the river until you reach the French-German border. In the municipality of Perl you are already in Germany.

How long is the Moselle Cycle Path?

The Moselle Cycle Path is approximately 311 kilometres long.

When is the best time to travel the Moselle Cycle Path?

The ideal time to travel along the Moselle Cycle Path is from April to October. However, it can be very crowded during the grape harvest in September and October, as this is a particularly popular time.

For which target group is the Moselle Cycle Path suitable?

The Moselle Cycle Path is classified as an Easy tour. This means that the tours are suitable for everyone, even beginners. The focus is on cosiness and, above all, enjoyment.

How long are the daily stages on the Moselle Cycle Path?

On the daily stages of our cycling tours, you cover between 30 and 50 kilometres per day.

Which hotels/accommodation do you stay in on the Moselle Cycle Route?

On our cycling tours along the Moselle Cycle Route, you will stay in cosy and well-selected hotels and accommodation.

What are the special highlights of cycling along the Moselle Cycle Path?

On the classic cycle tour along the Moselle from Metz to Coblenz, you can expect romantic cycle routes, Eltz Castle, the Kaisertherme spa in Trier and Germany's oldest wine town, Neumagen-Dhron.

The Most Beautiful Cities Along the Moselle Cycle Path

Metz

Famed for its stunning stained-glass windows, Metz lies where the Seille flows into the Moselle. Numerous museums, including the Cour d’Or, showcase treasures from Roman and Renaissance times. Highlights such as the Basilica of St. Pierre-aux-Metz, the Templar Chapel, and the Imperial Quarter invite you to explore.

Thionville

Known in German as Diedenhofen, Thionville is both the heart of French steel production and home to Europe’s largest inland port for metallurgical goods. The city has long been contested between France and Germany, a history reflected in landmarks like the belfry, town hall, and the Flea Tower (Tour aux Puces).

Schengen

A small winegrowing village with a great legacy. In 1985, it gave its name to the Schengen Agreement, symbolizing open borders in Europe. Along the Moselle you’ll find the European Museum, a European memorial, and even a piece of the Berlin Wall, installed in 2010. The water castle, Château de Schengen, is also well worth a visit.

Luxembourg City

Though not directly on the Moselle, Luxembourg City is the starting point of a delightful cycling tour. Here, history and modern life intertwine. Sights include the palace, Bockfelsen, Place d’Armes, and the Banking Museum. On Kirchberg, you’ll find many EU institutions as well as the European Court of Justice.

The old town of Luxembourg with a view of St. Michael's Church

Saarbrücken

While not directly on the Moselle, Saarbrücken is an excellent starting point for a tour along the Moselle Cycle Path. This lively university town serves as Saarland’s cultural and economic hub. Explore the charming old town with its town hall, Ludwigskirche, and the Saarland State Theater.

Trier

Germany’s oldest city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Trier captivates with Roman monuments such as the amphitheater, Barbara Baths, Porta Nigra, Roman Bridge, and Igel Column. Medieval landmarks like the House of the Three Magi and Germany’s oldest cathedral, St. Peter’s, further define this vibrant university town.

Piesport

Piesport, too, bears traces of Roman influence. Excavations uncovered a diatret glass, now displayed at the Rheinisches Landesmuseum in Trier. Rising directly above the Moselle is the 85-meter-high Moselloreley. Surrounded by vineyards, the town welcomes visitors to enjoy its many traditional wine taverns.

Traben-Trarbach

Together with Bad Reichenhall, Traben-Trarbach was the first town in Germany to install electronic street lighting. Notable sights include the romantic Parkschlösschen Bad Wildstein, Mont Royal Fortress, the bridge gate leading to the Moselle Bridge, and the former Gondau slate and ore mine.

The Grevenberg castle ruins in Traben-Trabach

Cochem

In Cochem, plan to spend a little extra time: a chairlift ride to the Pinner Cross rewards you with sweeping views. Visit the old toll and customs gate, the historic mustard mill, and inside the Reichsburg, discover the more than 550-year-old lime tree gracing the courtyard.

Koblenz

Koblenz marks the end of the Moselle Cycle Path, where the Moselle meets the mighty Rhine. From here, cyclists can continue along the Lahn or Rhine Cycle Paths. As one of Germany’s oldest cities, parts of Koblenz belong to the UNESCO World Heritage. Despite suffering 87% destruction in World War II, its postwar reconstruction offers a wealth of sites to explore.

The most scenic stages of the Moselle Cycle Path

Metz - Perl

On this roughly 65-kilometer stage from Metz to Perl, you’ll cycle mostly on flat, high-quality paths along the Moselle, passing through Thionville and the peaceful countryside of Lorraine. At your destination, you’ll reach the tripoint near Perl, where a detour to Schengen or the Roman Villa Borg is highly recommended.

Perl - Trier

Over the approximately 50 kilometers from Perl to Trier, you’ll experience the Moselle in its wine-rich splendor, with gentle vineyards lining both sides of the river. A stop in Remich, with its lively Moselle promenade, is well worth it before reaching Trier, where landmarks such as the Porta Nigra, Imperial Baths, and the cathedral await.

Trier - Piesport

This day on the Moselle Cycle Path is a true classic, blending Roman history with modern wine culture. Over roughly 50 kilometers from Trier to Bernkastel-Kues, first ride to Mehring to visit Villa Rustica, then explore the wine trail in Trittenheim, and end the day in Germany’s oldest wine village, Neumagen-Dhron, with a glass of local wine.

Piesport - Traben-Trarbach

This roughly 40 kilometer stage from Bernkastel-Kues to Traben-Trarbach showcases two famous Moselle towns and the renowned wine region of “Kröver Nacktarsch.” Admire the colorful half-timbered houses on Bernkastel-Kues’ storybook market square and enjoy a scenic boat tour in Traben-Trarbach.

Traben-Trarbach - Cochem

Today you’ll cycle 55 kilometers through charming Moselle towns steeped in history and wine tradition. Along the way, stop in Enkirch to admire its classic half-timbered architecture, visit Zell with its famous “Zeller Schwarze Katz,” and explore the idyllic village of Beilstein, often called the “Rothenburg of the Moselle,” before arriving at the picturesque center of Cochem and the 11th-century Reichsburg.

Cochem - Koblenz

For the final stretch of this memorable journey, you’ll cover the last 50 kilometers to Koblenz. The well-marked cycle path guides you safely into the beautiful city, where the Moselle meets the Rhine.

Why cycle along the Moselle Cycle Path?

Roman Heritage

.. UNESCO World Heritage sites in Trier, including the Porta Nigra and Imperial Baths

Food & Wine

.. Riesling, Moselle wines, flammkuchen, and other regional specialties

Vineyards & Wine Villages

.. picturesque half-timbered villages such as Bernkastel-Kues, Traben-Trarbach, and more

Panoramic Views

.. iconic Moselle river bends, such as those at Bremm or Kröv

Experience Luxembourg

.. detours to Luxembourg City with its charming old town and cultural highlights

Travel Stories from the Moselle Cycle Path

January 12, 2023

Eurobike Cycle Tour Trends 2023

January is the best time to start making holiday plans for the new year. Reason being that now all desired dates are usually still available, the early bird bonus is tempting and who during the cold winter does not long for sunny cycling tours in the blooming nature. If you are still unsure where your 2023 cycle tour will take you, we recommend the current trend destinations from our Eurobike team members. Since here you are guaranteed to be in the right place in the new year! Whether it is a gourmet tour in the Italian Veneto, coastal cycling in Portugal, a family holiday along the river Moselle or long-distance cycling routes – all 2023 trend holidays lead you through stunning scenery, enchanting nature, to outstanding sights and contain a variety of bliss moments. We will now present to you in more detail, which regions will be trending in 2023.

September 29, 2022

The most beautiful cycle holidays around the grape harvest

When the vines bear an abundance of grapes, the leaves take on marvellouse colours and the glistening rays of the sun bathe the landscape in a golden, velvety light, the most delightful season of the year begins in Europe’s wine regions. Autumn is the high season for cycle holidays once more. Since what better way to discover the colourful sceneries and precious wines than by cycling. Now it is the turn for romantics and connoisseurs, because next to the cycle route, small taverns, wineries and cosy wine villages invite you to take a break and taste the delicacies of the region. Cycle holidays around the time of the grape harvest in autumn are like a special fesival of the pleasures of life. In this blog post, we tell you in which wine regions the ‚Indian Summer‘ shows itself from its most colourful side and where cyclists and wine lovers alike get their money’s worth.

September 2, 2021

Team on Tour

Cycling for families

Travel report: The Moselle-Cycle Path for families

There are many nice things about being a tour operator! But one of the nicest things is exploring and checking the local trails for our cycle tours for families. Again and again, we head out and about in our travel destinations to check the travel documents, make changes and discover completely new things. This time it was the turn of the cycling holiday Moselle-Cycle Path for families, 6 days. You can read what I experienced here in my travel report about the Moselle Cycle Path. A small note in advance: Along the way I met a lot of children with big smiles on their faces! Discover all Eurobike cycle tours for families in Germany, Austria and Italy.

September 30, 2019

Team on Tour

Travel report from the cycle tour in Luxembourg

With breathtaking views of winding valleys, picturesque vineyards along the Moselle or the millennial fortress town, the country has a rather modest area in which to offer such amazing variety. So I became all the more curious about the different facets of the country of Luxembourg with its eponymous capital and embarked on an exciting cycle ride across the country. It was also a great way for me to explore parts of our cycle tour along the Moselle Cycle Path.

July 9, 2018

By Bike & Boat along the most stunning waters

You would like to experience amazing tours, enjoyable moments and leisurely evening on your cycling holiday? Then a Bike & Boat holiday is perfect for you. Discover breath-taking scenery and let the crew on board spoil you with delicious 2-to 3-course meals! Especially impressive: our on board crew prepares marvellous meals for you in a space of only about 9 square metres!

Moselle Cycle Path: Your advantages with Eurobike

Individual Cycling Pleasure

Enjoy a perfectly organised cycling holiday that you can tailor to your own preferences: start your daily stage whenever you like, choose between the main route and alternative routes, linger at your favourite spots or discover exciting places – and cycle at your own pace in complete relaxation.

The most important facts at a glance

Coffee break for three cyclists in Bardolino with a view of Lake Garda

Luggage Transfer

Thanks to our luggage transfer service, you can cycle relaxed with only your day bag to your next accommodation, where your suitcases will already be waiting for you. Everything you need fits into the practical bike bags. Simply have your luggage ready in the morning and attach the luggage tags.

All information about the luggage transfer

Comfortable Accommodations

For an all-round enjoyable cycling holiday, Eurobike offers accommodation in personally selected establishments. Whether it's a charming country hotel or a cosy guesthouse, you can expect hospitality, a good breakfast and a relaxed start to your day's cycling.

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Our Rental Bicycles

We offer rental bikes for every taste: classic women's and men's bikes, modern e-bikes, gravel bikes and the sporty Rental Bike Plus. This means you will always find the right bike to make your individual trip comfortable, flexible and lots of fun.

All bicycles at a glance

Cyclists on the cycle path near Montforte in the Piedmont

Optional Return Transfer to the Starting Point

Even the most beautiful cycling tour must come to an end. On the last day, you will reach your destination with many new impressions. The return journey is usually made individually. You will find suitable options in your travel documents. For many tours, we also offer an optional return transfer for even more comfort.

Moselle Cycle Path for the whole Family

Thanks to its mostly flat terrain, the Moselle Cycle Path is ideal for families. On the 8-day family tour from Trier to Koblenz or the 7-day ride from Trier to Cochem, each day covers only a few kilometers, making it manageable for all ages. Along the way, you’ll encounter numerous castles and historic sites, while adventure and leisure pools provide refreshing breaks. Playgrounds and museums along the route ensure plenty of fun for everyone.

Pallien district near Trier with the red sandstone cliffs and the Moselle River

Moselle Cycle Path for families, Trier – Traben-Trarbach

6 Days

Family on cycle paths in the Moselle vineyards

Moselle Cycle Path for families, Trier – Cochem

8 Days

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Bike & Boat adventure along the Moselle

Where better than the Moselle? Our Bike & Boat Tours, with overnight stays on floating hotels, offer a truly unique cycling vacation. Sleep in a cozy cabin and unwind in the evenings on board or on the sun deck. There’s no need to pack and unpack every day—your ship travels with you along the route.