Saarburg – Koblenz or Koblenz – Saarburg

by Boat Bike Tours
Region
moselle and saar river valleys
Duration
8 days
Guided Status
Self-Guided
Difficulty
Easy
D-Score™
D2 - Intermediate

Overview

As far as cycle touring destinations in Europe go, there are few better than the Moselle and Saar river valleys in Germany. During a cycling cruise you can find out and experience yourself. In one word: it is a “stunning” region, highlighted by an enchanting countryside, fairy tale castles, award-winning vineyards on impossibly steep slopes and historic medieval towns and villages. The Rhine’s peaceful little sisters, the Moselle and Saar rivers, meandering from one picturesque village to the other, offer unsurpassed views of castles high on the hills, stone-clad fortresses, picture perfect wineries and much, much more. On a day to day basis, as you cycle through this magical region, you will visit culturally rich cities, will soak up the sights of untouched nature, will meet local winegrowers and bottlers and, importantly, will get the opportunity to relive the rich history of the region. The cycle paths along the banks of the Moselle and Saar Rivers do not have any gradients of note and are asphalted or paved.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Saarburg

Saarburg

Day 1: Koblenz

Koblenz

Day 2: Koblenz – Alken | Alken – Moselkern – Cochem

29 km 0 m

D1

Koblenz – Alken | Alken – Moselkern – Cochem

Day 2: Saarburg – Wasserbillig (Lux) – Trier

38 km 0 m

D1

Saarburg – Wasserbillig (Lux) – Trier

Day 3: Trier – Pfalzel – Mehring

26 km 0 m

D1

Trier – Pfalzel – Mehring

Day 3: Cochem – Beilstein – Zell on the Moselle

39 km 0 m

D1

Cochem – Beilstein – Zell on the Moselle

Day 4: Zell on the Moselle – Bernkastel-Kues

43 km 0 m

D1

Zell on the Moselle – Bernkastel-Kues

Day 4: Mehring – Piesport – Bernkastel-Kues

47 km 0 m

D1

Mehring – Piesport – Bernkastel-Kues

Day 5: Bernkastel-Kues –Piesport – Mehring

47 km 0 m

D1

Bernkastel-Kues –Piesport – Mehring

Day 5: Bernkastel-Kues – Traben-Trarbach – Zell on the Moselle

43 km 0 m

D1

Bernkastel-Kues – Traben-Trarbach – Zell on the Moselle

Day 6: Mehring – Trier

26 km 0 m

D1

Mehring – Trier

Day 6: Zell – Beilstein – Cochem

39 km 0 m

D1

Zell – Beilstein – Cochem

Day 7: Cochem – Koblenz, day of rest on board | Alternative Cochem – Alken – Kob

50 km 0 m

D1

Cochem – Koblenz, day of rest on board | Alternative Cochem – Alken – Kob

Day 7: Trier – Wasserbillig (Lux) – Saarburg

38 km 0 m

D1

Trier – Wasserbillig (Lux) – Saarburg

Day 8: Koblenz

Koblenz

Day 8: Saarburg

Saarburg

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental

About the moselle and saar river valleys

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