We provide you with all the information you need for your cycle tour and/or cycle journey along the Moselle, Saar and Ruwer. Whether it's a tour planner, route information, bike rental and repair stations or information on signposting - you'll find it on this page.
Most of the Mosel Cycle Path is accessible and signposted on both sides of the river. There is an official main route, recognisable by the route logo on the signposting. In terms of traffic infrastructure, this main route is the more attractive option.
However, taking into account scenic and tourist-related factors, there are alternative options for some sections of the route, which we would like to share with you.
Trier: Cross the Kaiser-Wilhelm Bridge onto the left bank of the Mosel
Schweich: Cross the Mosel Bridge onto the right bank of the Mosel
Reil/Zell (Mosel): Cross the Mosel Bridge onto the left bank of the Mosel
(Note: The main route runs between Reil and Zell (Mosel) on both sides of the river, so the choice is yours. On the left side, the route runs closer to nature with little traffic, whilst the route on the right side of the Mosel leads directly to the town of Zell (Mosel).)
Treis-Karden: Cross the Mosel Bridge onto the right bank of the Mosel
(Alternative route: From Reil to Cochem on the left bank of the Mosel. In Cochem, change over to the right bank of the Mosel; the path on this side of the river between Cochem and Treis-Karden leads through an idyllic nature reserve. However, this section of the route may be in poor condition following rainfall. In this case, the asphalted, but also significantly more traffic-heavy route on the left side of the Mosel is preferable.)
Löf: Cross the Mosel Bridge onto the right bank of the Mosel
Koblenz-Metternich: Cross the Kurt Schumacher Bridge onto the right bank of the Mosel
(Note: approx. 750 m after Kattenes, the main Mosel Cycle Path takes a left down across the tracks, the path then runs left of the tracks and along the foot of the vineyards)
Bike rental & e-bike charging stations
If you don't want to transport your own bike, the numerous rental stations along the Mosel will provide you with a rental bike. Some even offer the service of returning the bike to your desired location. In case your e-bike needs to be charged on the tour, you will find an overview of all e-bike charging stations.
Bicycle repair shops
If something should go wrong with your (rental) bike on the way, bicycle repair shops are available for breakdown service and repairs.
...and the bike comes along
Local public transportalong the Mosel is also fully adapted to the needs of cyclists. It’s as easy to transport your bike by train between Koblenz and Perl. You have to buy a separate ticket for your bike!
[Note: When using rail replacement services (SEV), it is not possible to take bicycles with you. Current timetable changes, train cancellations and the use of SEV can be found here.].
Ferries across the Mosel and excursion boats also usually have ample space to accommodate your bike and it can be taken along for a small surcharge.
In addition, bike-friendly buses operate along the premium cycle paths, which will safely transport your bike on a special purpose trailer – and take you too of course!
FAQ about cycling in Mosel-Saar region
The mild climate means that cycling tours are great from March through to October, although every season has its own special charm. While early summer offers really pleasant temperatures for cycling and a landscape that is just awakening, late summer enchants with its vibrant display of colours, the grape harvest and many wine festivals. On holiday weekends and during peak season (August to mid-October) we recommend reserving a room in plenty of time or choosing accommodation to use as a fixed base for Star tours.
To give you ideas, we've put together a wealth of information on the Mosel Cycle Path and other cycle paths in our region on this website. There are also specific tour tips available for mountain bikes and e-bikes.
When it comes to actually planning your tour, we highly recommend using the tour planner and the tour app. These provide you with all tour routes, including elevation profiles and detailed route descriptions, as well as information on places of interest and hosts along the way.
When planning the length of your daily stages, a variety of factors need to be taken into account. This makes it difficult to provide recommendations. You should consider the following factors in your planning:
Ideally by train. It's environmentally friendly and you don't need to collect your car at the end of your tour. Please be aware that, if you travel by train, bike tickets must be booked separately and also that there aren't yet many ICE trains with bicycle compartments available. If you’re arriving by car, it's best to find a parking space at either the beginning or end of the cycle route. Please don't hesitate to give us a call. We are happy to give relevant tips.
The overnight accommodation offered by certified Bed+Bike hosts comes highly recommended. There are also plenty of other hosts located along our cycling routes. Whether it’s an overnight stay at a winery or luxury hotel accommodation you're looking for, there’s something to suite every taste along the Mosel and Saar. And there are plenty of beautiful spots for camping and mobile home enthusiasts too, most of which are located directly on the banks of the river.
When planning, you should take long weekends and holiday periods into account and make sure the accommodation isn’t too far off the cycle route. Ideally, you should also look for a locked storage optionfor your bike.
Our cycle paths are signposted throughout. In addition to the cycle signposting there are also inserts with specific route logos, which show the main directions of specific cycle routes.
Digital aids such as the tour planner can help with orientation. There you will also find the route logo for each tour.
If you are planning to arrive at Mosel-Saar region by car, you have the option of parking your car at the starting point for the duration of your cycle tour. To do so, feel free to contact your host in advance or use the public car parks on site. Afterwards, the fastest way to return to your car is by train.
If you use a rental bike during your tour, you can even return it at your destination so that you can conveniently embark on your return trip without the bicycle. We are glad to give you tips on bike rental stations that offer this service.
Many guests also contemplate returning by ship. The passenger ship is a convenient means of transportation for shorter segments. However, if you wish to cover a longer distance, you must give yourself a lot of time. There is no continuous connection from Trier to Koblenz by boat, and you need to overcome numerous barrages along the way.
Taking bikes on the train
In Rhineland-Palatinate (and Saarland), bikes can be taken on DB Regio trains free of charge and from 9 a.m. Monday to Friday and on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays for an unlimited period. Before 9 a.m. a bicycle ticket (day ticket) must be purchased for local transport in accordance with the applicable DB or regional transport association prices. For further information pleas look at bahn.de.
To take a bicycle on a journey to Luxembourg from Monday to Friday before 9 a.m., a DeLux bicycle ticket is required.
The carriage of bicycles is not guaranteed and no parking space reservations are offered for bicycles on local transport.
Taking bikes on the bus
The RadBusse (bicycle buses) are also ideal assistants for your trip and save you the trouble of some ascents in the Eifel and in Hunsrück. And they also ensure that you won't get "left behind" along the Mosel. The bicycle buses circulate throughout the season, and we recommend making a reservation.
More information and detailed timetables: radbusse.de
Oof course you can also begin a discovery tour with your bike from your district and return there on the evening. Most of the Mosel Cycle Path is accessible and signposted on both sides of the river. You will have the chance to switch to the other side via a bridge or ferry at numerous places, allowing you to fully personalise your tour.
Feel free to also take a look at the "Sternradtouren" (star-path bike tours) and draw some inspiration.
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