Trittenheim/Neumagen-Dhron (ca. 40 of 45 km)
Zell/Alf (ca. 62 of 67 km)
Cochem (ca. 40 km)
Koblenz (ca. 50 km)
DAY 1: Arrive in Trier
The Roman city of Trier is the starting point for your adventure through the vineyards of the Moselle Valley. Founded in 16BC, Trier is arguably Germany’s oldest city and literally overflowing with classical historical sights.
The Imperial Thermal Baths (Kaiserthermen) are the highlight but other attractions include the medieval Hauptmarkt square, St. Gangolf’s Church, the Red House, the Porta Nigra, the Benedictine Abbey of St. Matthew and the fortified residential towers.
Trier is easily reached by train from Frankfurt (2h50) and Cologne-Bonn (2h30) airports and is only a 4 hour drive from Calais.
DAY 2: Cycle Trier to Trittenheim
You start your journey on the Moselle Cycle Route heading north east out of Trier, soon passing the town of Schweich. From here you are immersed in a vineyard covered landscape. Reach your destination for the day, Trittenheim. Here a wine nature trail provides you with general information about wine and we would recommend a wine tasting (8 wines) and cellar tour at one of the local wineries.
Cycle: 42 km (26 miles)
Overnight: Trittenheim
DAY 3: Trittenheim to Zeltingen
Wine lovers are in for a treat today! This morning you cycle through Neumagen-Drohn, the oldest and most famous wine producing area in Germany. The Roman wine press in Piesport is another compulsory stop, as is the village of Bernkastel, which is famous for its medieval timber framed houses, and the market square is a perfect spot for lunch. Zeltingen, filled with baroque style buildings, is your destination for the day.
Cycle: 35 km (22 miles)
Overnight: Zeltingen
DAY 4: Zeltingen to Zell
Your route continues through the famous Kröver Nacktarsch wine producing area to Traben-Trarbach, which has many fine examples of Jugendstil buildings. Enkirch, with its famous half-timbered buildings, is just a little further on before you climb over Zeller Hamm to be greeted by the millions of vines surrounding Zell.
Cycle: 36 km (22 miles)
Overnight: Zell
DAY 5: Zell to Treis-Karden
The route today takes you through a procession of picture postcard villages. Beilstein and Cochem are both enchanting, as is the 11th century Reichsburg castle. Finally your route brings you to Treis-Karden, another gem filled with castles, churches and half-timbered houses.
Cycle: 47 km (29 miles)
Overnight: Treis-Karden
DAY 6: Treis Karden to Koblenz
Begin your day with a visit to the medieval castle Eltz before following excellent cycle paths to Koblenz. En route don’t miss the oldest timber framed house in Germany, the Abteihof in Kobern-Gondorf, which dates from 1320. The ‘Deutsche Eck’ (German Corner), with its monumental statue of Emperor William I at the confluence of the Moselle and Rhine, today celebrates German reunification and is a suitable highlight to bring your trip to an end.
Cycle: 42 km (27 miles)
Overnight: Koblenz
DAY 7: Onward Travel
Your trip ends after breakfast, although you might want to extend your stay in Koblenz or perhaps along the Rhine by bike, boat or foot.
Regular trains connect to Frankfurt Airport (1h10) and Cologne (1h00).