On this particular Moselle trip you will get to know the wide world of Moselle wines. Riesling, the noblest and most famous white wine grape in the world, the small berries ripen very late, are among the oldest grape varieties in the world. But not only Riesling is grown on the Moselle. Get to know all the wine variety and get firsthand information directly from the winery. There are many occasions: on the road on your bike and in the evening at the vineyard. You stay in Trier Ruwer in the 'Weinhotel' and in Neumagen-Dhron, Burg/Reil and Pomerania on wineries with modern rooms. Your hosts are all wine specialists and will gladly show you their cellar and production. Of course you can get a full picture of the skills of a wine grower and this trip even includes 3 wine samples. So, enjoy Moselle hospitality, good wines and a very well signposted flat bike path
Germany – Moselle Winery Bicycle Tour (2025)
6 Days 5 NightsOverview
Itinerary
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01Arrival Trier/ Ruwertal
Arrive early in the idyllic Ruwertal at the gates to Trier. You will stay in the middle of the vineyards in a beautiful hotel with its own vineyards.
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02Trier/ Ruwer - Neumagen-Dhron/ Piesport (39-44km)
Accompanied by vines, you roll through the Ruwer valley along the Moselle, where the old ferry tower of Schweich is located. Marvel at the small wine growing village of Mehring with the famous Villa Rustica, a ruin, that was in Roman times a magnificent country house. Stroll through Mehring's lovingly crafted so called Moselle streets and don't be afraid to open the doors of vine ranked wineries. In the afternoon you reach Neumagen-Dhron, the oldest wine village in Germany or Piesport, a nice little wine village with its nice cafes, wineries and wine taverns. Convince yourself of the good quality of Piesporter gold pottery.
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03Neumagen-Dhron/ Piesport - Burg/ Reil (48-52 km)
Today discover Bernkastel-Kues, stroll through the beautiful market square, past the proud half-timbered houses and educate yourself in the famous wine museum. Get information about wine cultivation on steep slopes, on the different varieties of all the work in the vineyard and in the cellar, wine storage, and of course the wine culture. After this worthwhile break you continue to cycle right on the banks of the Moselle to Zeltingen along the world renowned vineyards Zeltinger Himmelreich, Schlossberg, Sonnenuhr and Deutschherrenberg. You will then cycle through the vineyards Kröver Nacktarsch to your winery in Burg or Reil close to Traben-Trarbach.
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04Burg/ Reil – Pommern/Treis-Karden (57-59 km)
In the morning, you roll through the vineyards to Zeller Schwarze Katz. Marvel at Germany’s unique bridge that connects Bullay with Alf. It crosses as steel structure the Mosel at double-level, above is the rail and down is the road. Discover the romantic village of Beilstein with its nickname "Rothenburg an der Mosel", stroll through the picturesque center of Cochem, visit the old imperial castle from the 11th Century or visit the 'Rieslingstub'n'. Take a break between historic winery equipment or sit outside when the weather allows in vineyards courtyard with its shady roof of vine leaves. The delicately fruity Riesling from the famous Schiefer-Steillagen around Cochem transformed here into a fruity, mineral wine and offers delicious easy drinking pleasure. With these impressions, you can quickly reach the pretty wine town of Pomerania and your family-run inn or Treis-Karden. The wine tasting takes place at a nearby winemaker.
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05Pommern - Koblenz (48-43 km)
Today a detour lures (4 kilometers) to the medieval Burg Eltz, one of the most beautiful and best preserved castles in Germany. Wonderfully romantic and nestled in unspoiled nature, it looks like a true fairy tale castle, inviting and majestic at the same time. Take part in an informative tour of the castle. Then you will cycle back to the Moselle bike path and roll down to the historic wine town Kobern Gondorf. Visit here a terraced vineyard, because they have almost exclusively steep slopes. These are usually very rocky and therefore for the most part only buildable on more or less small terraces. On these steep slopes mainly grow Riesling and Pinot Noir grapes. Get firsthand information from the winery on its work and its products. Afterwards, enjoy the last few kilometers cycling along the river. Take a short trip through the wine village Winningen, which is one of the most beautiful villages in Germany and look forward to a great end to the day in the city of Koblenz on the German Corner.
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06Koblenz departure
After breakfast your varied cycling holiday ends. From Koblenz you have very good train connections in all directions. For those who want to return to Trier, we recommend our quick return transfer service that will bring you with luggage and private bikes back to the start hotel in Koblenz.
Cost Includes
- 5 nights accommodation with breakfast (1 x Wine Hotel in Mertesdorf, 3 x Wineries or guest houses, 1 x City Hotel in Koblenz)
- Rooms always with shower and WC
- Luggage transport from Trier-Ruwertal to Koblenz
- Wine tasting partly including a cellar tour in Neumagen-Dhron, Reil/Burg and Pommern
- Map of bike trails with marked route
- Digital route guidance via smartphone app
- Tips for tour preparation
- Touristic information
- 7 day hotline service
Route Info
Dates and Pricing
Travel Season: Departuresdaily from April 11 to October 17
Season 1: April 11-17 & October 10-17
Season 2: April 18-May 15, June 20-August 14 and September 26-October 9
Season 3: May 16-June 19 and August 15-September 25
Price per Person: all prices subject to confirmation on booking
| Season 1 Double Occupancy with breakfast | € 699 |
| Season 1 Single Occupancy with breakfast | € 919 |
| Season 2 Double Occupancy with breakfast | € 819 |
| Season 2 Single Occupancy with breakfast | € 1039 |
| Season 3 Double Occupancy with breakfast | € 879 |
| Season 3 Single Occupancy with breakfast | € 1099 |
| Bike Rental (7 -/27 speed) | € 89 |
| Electric Bike | € 249 |
| Extra Nights Trier/Ruwertal Double Occupancy (B&B) | € 79 |
| Extra Nights Trier/Ruwertal Single Occupancy (B&B) | € 119 |
| Extra Nights Koblenz Double Occupancy (B&B) | € 79 |
| Extra Nights Koblenz Single Occupancy (B&B) | € 119 |
| Transfer to Trier from end of tour (daily departure 9 am) | € 85 |
Accommodation:
You will stay at 1 wine hotel, 1 city hotel and 3 guest houses of wineries. The accommodation in Mertesdorf and Koblenz are equivalent to national 3***/4**** standard, in the other town they are equivalent to a 2**/3*** standard.
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Technical Characteristics
Route Profile: Easy.
The quality of the bike trail is very good. There are practical no unpaved or poorly developed path. The route runs almost exclusively on paved roads and is very well signposted. The volume of traffic varies, but between Trier and Cochem there is almost always a separate bike trail on the right or left shore side, off the main road. Only during your last day you have to cycle a section on a wide bicycle lane next to the main road.
Distance: 184 - 189 km
Bike Options:
We would recommend the 7 speed tourer for all those that are looking for a back pedal brake and wide gel seat for maximum comfort in an upright sitting position. It is equipped with a simple hub gear shift and is perfectly suited to tours on flat to slightly hilly terrain. The 27 speed tourer is the best choice for cyclists that value the advantages of the dérailleur gear shift for flexibility whilst going up and down hills. E-Bike option also available!
This is a Partner Tour
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