Moselle cycle path
Along lovely vineyards
The Lorraine region of France, the sovereign state of Luxembourg and the lovely Palatinate of Germany all make their contribution to the Moselle way of life.
The Moselle is Germany's oldest wine-growing region, and its graceful slopes characterise this area unlike any other wine producing landscape in the world. Vineyard literally follows vineyard, picturesque castle follows another delightful half-timbered building, and antiquity follows the baroque style.
Starting from the border triangle at Perl, this scenic cycle tour along the entire length of the German riverbank always proves to be very popular. And a day ride along the nearby Middle Rhine to the Loreley and the famous nature reserves near Mainz, or to the impressive Saar Loop is also highly recommended. The Moselle Cycle Path runs along the riverbank and vineyards connecting more than 120 wine villages.
And what could be better than rounding off your active enjoyment of nature with some of the local culinary delights? There are plenty of excellent opportunities for hungry and thirsty cyclists to stop and take time to feast and savour some great wines all the way along the Moselle Cycle Path. After all, a tour on the Moselle Cycle Route will always lead you to the region's best wines!
➡ HERE are the most popular sights ⬅
2024 on the WINNERS' PODEST
The German cycle travel magazine "Bike&Travel" once again called for a large reader vote last year.
Over 29,000 votes were cast for the most popular cycle tours in the categories "Germany", "Alps" and "Europe & Elsewhere".
We are particularly proud that the Moselle Cycle Route is one of the winners:
1st place category "The most popular tours in Germany": Eifel-Mosel-Taunus
ℹ️HERE you can read more.
TOP things to see on the Moselle
ROMAN CITY OF TRIER
Due to its 2000 years of history, Trier is also known as the oldest city in Germany. Roman monuments, the cathedral and the Church of Our Lady in Trier have been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
OLDEST WINE VILLAGE IN GERMANY
Neumagen-Dhron is considered the oldest wine village in Germany and is the site of the Neumagen wine ship, a ship carved in stone. A Roman fortification, a fort, was located there as an example of the last great heyday of the Roman Empire on the Moselle, which began with Emperor Constantine. Today, many artefacts from Neumagen-Dhron can be found in the Rheinisches Landesmuseum in Trier.
ELTZ CASTLE
Over 100 steps and after a few pushes, you reach this most important castle complex in the region, which is probably the most beautiful castle in Germany. The hilltop castle from the 12th century is one of the top 10 sights in Germany. The rich treasure chamber displays a coin collection, valuable pieces of jewellery as well as the porcelain used at high festivals and magnificent drinking glasses - very good castle restaurant.
PORTA NIGRA
in Trier
Porta Nigra is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site and a popular starting point for tours of the city. It is the best-preserved Roman city gate north of the Alps and is the former north gate of the Roman fortifications that were extended in the 4th century.
REICHSBURG
in Cochem
The imposing castle towers over Cochem and is the town's landmark. Thanks to its exposed location, it can be seen from afar. To this day, many myths and legends surround the castle. From the castle, you have a marvellous view over Cochem and the Moselle.
CULINARY DELIGHTS
at Schloss Hotel Petry
The Michelin restaurant and hotel guide last honoured the hotel's cuisine with the "Bib Gourmand" award in 2019. This makes the wine and castle parlour at Schloss Hotel Petry one of the 733 best restaurants in Germany. If you want to experience the hotel's excellent cuisine for yourself, a visit to the classically elegant Schloßstube or the more rustic Weinstube is highly recommended. Seasonal and regional dishes await the connoisseur every day. Selected wines from the wine cellar further emphasise the signature style of the excellent cuisine.
BEILSTEIN - THE SLEEPING BEAUTY
of the Moselle
Only around 140 people live in this tranquil settlement. However, the municipality has an excellently preserved historic townscape with many narrow streets that invite you to marvel and stroll. Beilstein is picturesquely framed by two streams that make their way from the Hunsrück heights into the Moselle. Numerous historic buildings in the town centre exude a medieval charm.
CALMONT
Europe's steepest vineyard
The Calmont is located in the district of Cochem-Zell and is one of the steepest vineyards in the world with a slope of up to 65 degrees. The hard, rocky terrain of the Calmont, Frauenberg and Elzhofberg vineyards has forced the Moselle into a tight bend at this point, creating a landscape that is unique along the entire course of the Moselle.
WINE MUSEUM
in Bernkastel-Kues
Vinotheque and wine museum: Here the Riesling flows in streams! A museum centred around the vine. Centuries-old cellar vaults and 140 wines that can be tasted. This is the wine culture centre in Bernkastel-Kues. A unique address for Riesling fans.
DEUTSCHES ECK
in Koblenz
The settlement of the Teutonic Order at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle in 1216 gave this historic site its name "Deutsches Eck" (German Corner). Koblenz also owes its name to the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle - "Castellum apud Confluentes", Latin for "the fort at the confluence", became the present name Koblenz over the course of time.