Cycling and hiking tour on the Moselle

Your cycling and hiking tour on the Moselle starts in Trier, the oldest city in Germany. We recommend arriving early. The city offers you a wealth of things to see and experience. Founded by the Romans over 2000 years ago, their influence can still be felt in many corners of Trier today. The Porta Nigra, the Black Gate, is unmistakable. The city's landmark is the ideal starting point for a relaxed stroll through the many ancient and more modern buildings.

Full of energy starts the first stage of your cycling and hiking tour on the Moselle to Leiwen. Along the way, you cycle through picturesque wine and cultural landscapes and reach Mehring. The Villa Rustica there is well worth a longer break. Built in the 2nd century, the Roman estate gradually developed into one of the largest manor houses in the area. Remains of a mosaic, reconstructed exterior facades and rooms still bear witness to the magnificent interior. At the end of the day, treat yourself to a glass of Riesling from the surrounding vineyards at your destination of Leiwen and get in the mood for the next stages.

Today you swap your bike for hiking boots. On foot, you will experience an impressive landscape and nature experience on the Moselsteig Trail, which takes you through vineyards and past imposing cliffs. Along the way, you can always enjoy views of the Moselle valley. You reach Neumagen-Dhron, the oldest German wine-growing community. The Neumagen wine ship in the town center bears witness to the Roman settlement. A floatable replica is moored on the banks of the Moselle. Explore the village on a walk along the Archaeological Trail, which connects all the Roman sights.

A few kilometers after your starting point, you will reach Piesport, the largest wine-growing community on the Moselle. Visit the reconstructed wine press where the Romans used to process wine. With the rock massif of the Moselloreley in view, you cycle to Bernkastel-Kues. The half-timbered town impresses with its picturesque old town and cozy wine taverns. Sample a white wine from the Bernkasteler Doctor vineyard before you cycle leisurely to your destination for the day, Traben-Trarbach. A wine tasting awaits you (included).

Along the Moselle, which is lined with countless vineyards, you reach the small town of Zell after the next Moselle bend. With over four million vines, Zell is one of the largest wine-growing towns in Germany - impressive! The most famous vineyard, the Schwarze Katz, produces first-class wines that are prized all over the world. After discovering the steepest vineyard in Europe near Bremm, you will reach Beilstein, famous for its Metternich Castle. The Moselle boat (included) takes you to Cochem. The Imperial castle, which towers impressively above the town, immediately catches your eye.

On today's stage of your cycling and hiking tour on the Moselle, you will first cycle to Treis-Karden. The Mosel Cathedral there is one of the most important churches between Trier and Koblenz. A stone's throw away, a little off the Moselle, is Eltz Castle. It is one of the most beautiful and impressive castles in Germany. Let yourself be whisked away into the history of the castle as you stroll through the Knights' Hall and marvel at valuable art treasures from different centuries. Back on the Moselle, you cycle easily through numerous pretty wine villages to Winningen, which is surrounded by steep slopes and terraces.

Today, your cycling and hiking tour on the Moselle takes you to Koblenz. Not far from Winningen, you will reach the Witches' Hill. A memorial stone here commemorates the burning of witches in the 17th century. Over vineyards and through green meadows, you reach your destination of Koblenz. The city center is located at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers. Pay a visit to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress with the cable car (included), which takes you floating over the Rhine. Explore other exciting sights in Koblenz's old town and around the Deutsches Eck.

After breakfast, your cycling and hiking tour on the Moselle ends. We are happy to extend your stay in Koblenz or Trier with an extra night.