The Moselle by bike from Trier to Koblenz

In Trier, considered Germany's oldest city and nicknamed “the second Rome”, you'll discover some 2,000 years of history. The Porta Nigra and the amphitheatre are just two of the many magnificent monuments that dot the city!

You start your cycling holiday along the beautiful Mosell following the wine route. Explanatory signs line the route and tell you all about the local varieties. On arrival, be sure to sample one of the little whites the region is so proud of.

Soon you reach Piesport, where you can view the Roman cellars from the 3rd century. Make a
further stop in Neumagen-Dhron, Germany´s oldest wine village, or in Bernkastel-Kues with its
famous wine ´Bernkasteler Doctor´. Only a short cycling distance separates you from Zeltingen.

You cycle through the winegrowing region ´Kröver Nacktarsch´ until you reach Traben- Trarbach. Many vineyards accompany you on both sides of the river. Traben-Trarbach offers many architectural masterpieces of art nouveau and Belle Epoque. Your route takes you through the wine region ´Zeller Schwarze Katz´ and finally ends in Zell.

Early you arrive in Beilstein, widely known as ´Rothenburg on the Moselle River´. Cochem is worth seeing, for example the charming center as well as the Reichsburg castle from the 11th century.
After a short cycling distance, you reach Treis-Karden where you also have the possibility for a wine tasting.

After about 5 kilometers you should make a side trip to the medieval castle ´Burg Eltz´, which counts among the most beautiful and best-preserved castles of Germany. Located in the heart of nature it offers magnificent views. Back to the Moselle bike path you pass numerous charming wine villages, before you reach your final destination Koblenz. The center is situated at the confluence of the Moselle River and the Rhine River and is extremely well-suited for a walking tour.

After breakfast, explore Koblenz, the ancient city and gateway to the terraced vineyards. The statue of Wilhelm I marks the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers. Along the river, to the south of the city, visit the neo-Gothic castle and its gardens.