Sauer-Mosel-Tour
- start: Konz, Saarstraße 1
- destination: Konz, Saarstraße 1
- medium
- 66,01 km
- 4 hours 45 minutes
- 345 m
- 380 m
- 128 m
- 100 / 100
- 60 / 100
The tour leads up to the open plateau of Luxembourg, through the Sûre valley and along the Moselle.
After starting in Konz, you first cycle along the Moselle cycle path to Oberbillig. There you take the ferry to Wasserbillig. Continue along the Moselle and then up the hill to the village of Münschecker. From there you cycle to Manternach and then on to Berbourg. Shortly after Bech, you join the national cycle path PC2 and cycle to Wolpert. You pass under the N11 in a tunnel. From Wolpert you cycle to Consdorf and Scheidgen. From here, you cycle leisurely down into the valley to Echternach, where we recommend a visit to the medieval town centre. The route continues along the Sûre. You pass through some pretty villages and then cycle through Moersdorf. All these villages belong to the Mullerthal Region - Luxembourg's Little Switzerland. You cycle along the national cycle path PC3, where you can enjoy views of the Sûre valley. After Moersdorf, you enter the Moselle region, which is known for its wine, vineyards and beautiful villages.
General information
Directions
You start the tour at the tourist information centre in Konz and cycle along the Moselle cycle path to Oberbillig. From there, take the "Sankta Maria II" electric ferry to Wasserbillig on the other side of the Moselle. From Wasserbillig, you first cycle along the Moselle, then set off on the ascent to Münschecker. There is also a railway station in Wasserbillig.
After Münschecker, you cycle to Manternach and then a slightly longer stretch to Berbourg and Bech. Shortly after Bech, you take the PC2 cycle path to Wolpert, where you cycle through a tunnel under the N11 national road. From there you cycle to Consdorf and then to Scheidgen. Before you cycle comfortably from Scheidgen down into the valley to Echternach, you cycle through the impressive "Canyon" gorge.
From Echternach, you cycle along the national cycle path PC 3 along the Sûre towards Rosport. The first village you pass along the Sûre is Steinheim. Then continue right along the edge of the forest and, after crossing the N10 before Rosport, you will pass the production site of the famous Rosport table water. Rosport is also the birthplace of the inventor of lead accumulators, Henri Tudor. The Musée Tudor is dedicated to him and is located next to the premises of the Rosport municipal administration.
Continue along the cycle path along the Sûre. You then come to Hinkel, where you can take a break at the Millermoler cultural centre, which is located directly on the cycle path. The tour then continues to Born, where the famous Ramborn cider is produced.You cycle through Moersdorf and reach Wasserbillig, where the Sauer flows into the Moselle. Here you cross the Sauer bridge to Wasserbilliger Brück. Follow the Moselle cycle path past Igel to the railway bridge. You cross the Moselle over this bridge one last time before returning to the starting point in Konz.
You will find e-bike charging stations along the way in:
- Konz at the railway station in Bahnhofstraße (Bike & Ride Box) and at Brunoplatz/Brunostraße 24 in the Karthaus district.
- Oberbillig at the ferry landing stage in Moselstraße.
Safety Guidelines
Important note:
This suggested route runs along various supra-regional cycle paths in the Rhineland-Palatinate and Luxembourg region. There is no standardised signposting for the route.Even if you are travelling on traffic-calmed roads, please bear in mind that residents and farmers may cross your path.
Equipment
Take enough food and drink with you!
Tip
Electric ferry "Sankta Maria II" in Oberbillig.
Please note the current ferry news at: www.twitter.com/ogoberbillig
Getting there
You can reach Konz coming from Trier or Saarburg via the B 51 or along the Upper Moselle via the B 419.
Parking
Free parking is available at the main railway station in Konz, at the market directly next to the town hall or at the car park on the B 419 (Am Luxemburger Damm).
Public transit
DB line Trier - Saarbrücken to Konz station or DB line Wittlich - Trier - Perl to Konz centre station.Information on current public transport timetables can be found at www.bahn.de or www.vrt-info.de/busnetz.
Literature
You can obtain tips and information as well as free brochures and maps of the Saar-Obermosel holiday region from Saar-Obermosel-Touristik with the tourist information offices in Konz (Tel. 06501-6018040) and Saarburg (Tel. 06581-995980).
Or order the brochures you require directly from our online brochure shop.
Tip: Saar-Obermosel guest newspaper, Saar-Obermosel leisure map.
Maps
The ADFC regional map "Trier & Surroundings" at a scale of 1:50,000 is available for €10.95 from Saar-Obermosel-Touristik at the tourist information centres in Konz and Saarburg. Or order the map directly from our online brochure shop.
Additional Information
Saar-Obermosel-Touristik, Tourist-Information Saarburg, Graf-Siegfried-Str. 32, 54439 Saarburg, Tel. 06581-995980
Saar-Obermosel-Touristik, Tourist-Information Konz, Saarstr. 1, 54329 Konz, Tel. 06501-6018040
E-mail: info@saar-obermosel.de
Visit our website for exclusive tips and information about the Saar-Obermosel holiday region:
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Pavings
- Unknown (89%)
- Street (1%)
- Crushed Rock (9%)
- Path (1%)
Weather
This tour is presented by: Saar-Obermosel-Touristik e.V , Author: Saar-Obermosel-Touristik e.V.