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Adventure-triple Moselle

BIKE-HIKE-BOAT: Adventure triple Moselle

  • Stage-bike-hike-combo 7 days 6 nights
  • Moselsteig trail stage 13, Bernkasteler Schweiz
  • 11 to 15 km per day
  • Moselle cycle path Trier to Traben-Trarbach
  • 26 to 38 km per day
  • Fitness level medium
  • Overnight stays: Trier - Leiwen - Bernkastel-Kues - Traben-Trarbach
  • Pleasure & wine
  • Start: Daily, March-October, self guided
  • Luggage transport included
12.09.2024 - 18.09.2024
723,00 €
from p.p.
routing with maps

Explore the Moselle Cycle Path from Trier to Traben-Trarbach by bike and also hike parts of the Moselsteig Trail. A varied bike hiking vacation, in which pleasure and wine are also constant companions.

Included extras

  • Welcome sparkling wine at the winemaker in Trier
  • Multi-course dinner in Trier
  • Cyclists' feast deluxe in a vinotheque
  • Moselle boat trip from Reil to Traben-Trarbach
  • Moselsteig Trail stamp pass and pin
Map bike-hike-combo Moselle Cycle Path Trier to Traben-Trarbach, cicular hiking trail Bernkasteler-Schweiz, Moselsteig Trail Stage 13 Traben-Trarbach to Reil
Map bike-hike-combo Moselle Cycle Path Trier to Traben-Trarbach, cicular hiking trail Bernkasteler-Schweiz, Moselsteig Trail Stage 13 Traben-Trarbach to Reil
Map Moselle Cycle Path Trier to Leiwen
Map Moselle Cycle Path Trier to Leiwen
Map Moselle Cycle Path Leiwen to Bernkastel-Kues
Map Moselle Cycle Path Leiwen to Bernkastel-Kues
Map circular hiking trail Bernkasteler-Schweiz
Map circular hiking trail Bernkasteler-Schweiz
Map Moselle Cycle Path Bernkastel-Kues to Traben-Trarbach
Map Moselle Cycle Path Bernkastel-Kues to Traben-Trarbach
Map Moselsteig Trail Stage 13 Traben-Trarbach to Reil
Map Moselsteig Trail Stage 13 Traben-Trarbach to Reil

Day 1
Own managed arrival to Trier

Day 2 - Bike tour Moselle Cycle Path
Trier to Leiwen
36.8km | Ø 2.5h | ↑ 30m | ↓ 35m

Day 3 - Bike tour Moselle Cycle Path
Leiwen to Bernkastel-Kues
31.2km | Ø 2.25h | ↑ 20m | ↓ 26m

Day 4 - Hike
Bernkasteler Schweiz
11.3km | Ø 3.5h | ↑ 362m | ↓ 361m

Day 5 - Bike tour Moselle Cycle Path
Bernkastel-Kues to Traben-Trarbach
23.9km | Ø 1.75h | ↑ 2m | ↓ 12m

Day 6 - Hike Moselsteig Trail Stage 13
Traben-Trarbach to Reil
15.2km | Ø 5h | ↑ 690m | ↓ 670m

Day 7
Own managed departure from Traben-Trarbach

travel description
Day 1
Own managed arrival to Trier
The Porta Nigra in Trier in summer

Your vacation begins with a glass of sparkling wine at the main market in Germany's oldest city. In the midst of historical houses and Roman monuments, you toast your active cycling and hiking tour. In the evening a multi-course meal awaits you in a historic restaurant.

Day 2 - Bike tour Moselle Cycle Path
Trier to Leiwen
Cyclists feast during the Moselle bike tour

The bike tour starts on the historical bike path. You drive along the Moselle past meadows, forests and vineyards. On the way you stop in a vinotheque for a “Deluxe” cyclist's feast before you continue along the Roman Wine Route on the Moselle Cycle Path to Leiwen.

Day 3 - Bike tour Moselle Cycle Path
Leiwen to Bernkastel-Kues
Half-timbered houses in Bernkastel-Kues on the market square

In the oldest wine village in Germany you can see a faithful replica of a Roman wine ship and in Piesport one of the largest Roman wine presses north of the Alps. Continue along the Moselle cycle path to Bernkastel-Kues, where you park your bike and explore the fairytale old town. In the evening you shouldn't miss a tour of the medieval city. Possibly accompanied by a night watchman who can tell many interesting stories. You spend two nights in Bernkastel-Kues.

Day 4 - Hike
Circular route Bernkasteler Schweiz
The ferry tower of Schweich

Today you hike over a few inclines and serpentines through Bernkasteler Schweiz, where you are accompanied by the Tiefenbach. The Bresgensruh lookout point is located steeply above the small waterfall. A narrow path takes you to the stone cross before you reach the Burgberg tunnel and the old town of Bernkastel again.

Day 5 - Bike tour Moselle Cycle Path
Bernkastel-Kues to Traben-Trarbach
The Buddha museum in Traben-Trarbach

You drive down the Moselle on the Moselle Cycle Path and reach the Machern monastery. An excellent beer is brewed here. Distillates can also be tasted in a cellar. There is also a toy and icon museum. After visiting the monastery, you continue to cycle to the the Art Nouveau town of Traben-Trarbach, which not only impresses with its winding streets and the Buddha Museum. You will spend the next two days in Traben-Trarbach.

Day 6 - Hike Moselsteig Trail Stage 13
Traben-Trarbach to Reil
Excursion boat on the Moselle

Right at the beginning of the Moselsteig Trail stage, the steep ascent to the ruins of the Grevenburg demands your fitness. If you decide to take the part of the pilgrimage path on the way, then the view from the Heavenly Gate is particularly impressive. From the Bismarckhöhe you can enjoy an incomparable view of the loop art of the Moselle right before Traben-Trarbach. The later descent to the wine town of Reil is done quickly and takes you directly to the town's train station. Before leaving Reil, you should try a glass of the Reiler hot stone. The way back to Traben-Trarbach is easy with the Moselle excursion boat.

Day 7
Own managed departure from Traben-Trarbach
Hikers in the vineyard on the Moselsteig Trail

You have experienced the most beautiful bends in the Moselle during your cycling and hiking tour. If you would like a day off before, during and / or after the tour, please contact us.

Program changes reserved

Useful info on
-Arrival Departure Parking
-Rental bicycles
-Luggage transport Transfers
-Accommodation categories
-and much more see further below

dates & prices
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7 Days
Selected date
12.09.2024 - 18.09.2024 | 7 Days
Package: Double room standard accommodation per person
723,00 €
Package: Double room comfort accommodation per person
846,00 €
Package: Single room standard accommodation
982,00 €
Package: Single room comfort accommodation
1193,00 €
additional services
Pre-night Trier single room standard accommodation
96,00 €

Pre-night Trier double room standard accommodation per person
65,50 €

Pre-night Trier single room comfort accommodation
113,00 €

Pre-night Trier double room comfort accommodation per person
75,50 €

Pre-night Traben-Trarbach single room standard accommodation
95,00 €

Pre-night Traben-Trarbach double room standard accommodation per person
62,50 €

Pre-night Traben-Trarbach single room comfort accommodation
135,00 €

Pre-night Traben-Trarbach double room comfort accommodation per person
81,50 €

Post-night Trier single room standard accommodation
96,00 €

Post-night Trier double room standard accommodation per person
65,50 €

Post-night Trier single room comfort accommodation
113,00 €

Post-night Trier double room comfort accommodation per person
75,50 €

Post-night Traben-Trarbach single room standard accommodation
95,00 €

Post-night Traben-Trarbach double room standard accommodation per person
62,50 €

Post-night Traben-Trarbach single room comfort accommodation
135,00 €

Post-night Traben-Trarbach double room comfort accommodation per person
81,50 €

4 days eCityBike lowstep 8-gear hub incl. Pannier Lock Collection
143,00 €

4 days eTrekkingBike women/men 9-gear chain incl. Pannier Lock Collection
147,00 €

4 days Tandem unisex 27-gear chain incl. Pannier Lock Collection
136,00 €

4 days CityBike lowstep 8-gear hub backpedal brake incl. Pannier Lock Collection
99,00 €

4 days TrekkingBike women/men 27-gear chain incl. Pannier Lock Collection
109,00 €

Own e-bike
0,00 €

Own bike
0,00 €

Bicycle trailer for children
69,00 €

Bicycle trailer for dogs
69,00 €

Second pannier (only with rental bike)
7,00 €

Wine tasting at the Moselle winemaker
15,00 €

Wine tasting at the VDP-winemaker
30,00 €

Half board - dinner without drinks
175,00 €

Half board vegetarian - dinner without drinks
175,00 €

Packed lunch on each stage day
37,50 €

Overnight stay for your dog
78,00 €

We arrive by car
0,00 €

Chauffeur service for your car from start to finish (excluding possible parking fees)
140,00 €

Transfer from finish to start including bicycle and luggage per person - at the beginning
84,00 €

Transfer from finish to start including bicycle and luggage per person - at the end
84,00 €

1 additional piece of luggage for all stages of your tour up to 20kg max
27,00 €

arrival transfers parking luggage

By public transport
Trier has its own train station, which is centrally located in the city and can be easily reached from all directions. You can reach most hotels from here on foot or using the well-developed bus network.

For later departures, Traben-Trarbach has its own small train station in the center of the Traben district, which is served by the Moselweinbahn from/to Bullay. The train station can be easily reached from all accommodations on foot or by taxi.

By plane
There are six airports within a radius of approximately 250 km around Trier and Traben-Trarbach - Saarbrücken, Luxembourg, Frankfurt/Hahn, Frankfurt, Cologne-Bonn and Düsseldorf. All airports have rental car locations. Alternatively, we are happy to offer you an airport transfer upon request.

By car / Parking
Trier and Traben-Trarbach are easy to reach by car.

Most of our accommodations in Trier have a sufficient number of their own parking spaces or even parking garages. There is also a free public car park a short distance from the city center, as well as centrally located car parks with cheap weekly parking tickets.

In Traben-Trarbach, most of our accommodations have a limited number of their own parking spaces. Free parking is also possible in public parking spaces in both districts.

Car chauffeur service
Exclusively with us and useful when your home is closer to Traben-Trarbach than to Trier. Save yourself the time-consuming return transfer. More info

Person transfer Return transfer
The person transfer from Traben-Trarbach to Trier takes place every day during our season. Thus, this is possible both at the beginning and at the end of your bike-hiking-vacation. Depending on whether you prefer to park your car in Trier or in Traben-Trarbach.

Departure will be in the morning. You will receive the exact time with your travel documents.

Luggage transport
With our included luggage transport, one piece of luggage per travelling person will be transported to your nearest accommodation until 17:00. Additional pieces of luggage can be booked for 10,00 Euro per leg under the additional services "Additional baggage". The maximum weight per piece of luggage is 20 kg.

types of rental bicycles

Two e-bike and two organic bike variants of the Haibike and Winora brands are available, as well as a tandem model - each matching to the size of the body. Bicycle helmets as well as children- and dog-trailers can also be loaned.

All types of rental bikes are equipped with the run-on flat tire "marathon" from the premium manufacturer Schwalbe. The bicycle rent always includes a lock and a pannier bag for daily luggage and a set of changing clothes.

For reasons of quality and reliability, the renting of rental bicycles handles a single specialized partner company for us only.

Information about "rental bicycle vs. own bicycle" is available here:
more info


KEY DATA MODELS:

Comfortable eCityBike

  • Lowstep
  • Disc brakes
  • 8-gear hub
  • Aluminium frame
  • Suntour suspension fork
  • 500W Bosch-Akku

Model:
Winora Tria Monotube

eCityBike-lowstep-disc-brakes-gear-hub

eTrekkingBike

  • Women and men
  • Disc brakes
  • 9-gear chain
  • Aluminium frame
  • Suntour suspension fork
  • 500W Bosch-Akku

Model:
Haibike Trekking 5

eTrekkingBike-women-men-disc-brakes-gear-chain

Comfortable Tandem

  • Unisex
  • Magura wheel brakes
  • 27-gear chain
  • Aluminium frame

Model:
Chaka Ohana

Tandem-unisex-wheel-brakes-gear-chain

Comfortable CityBike

  • Lowstep
  • Backpedal brake
  • 8-gear hub
  • Aluminium frame
  • Suntour suspension fork

Models:
Winora Holiday and Samana

CityBike-lowstep-backpedal-brake-gear-hub

TrekkingBike

  • Women and men
  • Disc brakes
  • 27-gear chain
  • Aluminium frame
  • Suntour suspension fork

Model:
Winora Domingo 27 Disc

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categories of accommodation

Accommodations - close to centre in mentioned places
Our centrally located overnight partners on the Moselle are selected middle and superior class hotels, guest houses and inns. All rooms have a bath / toilet or shower / toilet.

Accommodation category standard
In the standard category there are rooms in pensions and guest houses with simple furnishings. In Trier there are typical city hotels.

Accommodation category comfort
In the comfort category, we reserve 3-star accommodations for you. At the same time, the rooms are somewhat larger than in the standard category and have "extra" features. If necessary in a quieter location, with new equipment or with a balcony / terrace.

Single room bookings
In many cases, the single rooms booked in your accommodation are double rooms for single use.

Shelter for your own bicycle
All accommodation partners used for our bike tour programs have suitable storage facilities for bicycles. Charging the batteries of e-bikes is also possible.

general info

Possible start of the journey
For our multi-stage tours, we recommend arriving at the weekend, as experience has shown that availability is then highest.

Holidays Major events
You should book a trip during the holiday weeks, to wine and street festivals or other major events in good time. There may be a surcharge, minimum nights or changes in the program.

Meals Half board Packed lunches
The travel price includes the corresponding rich breakfast for each night of our travel programs. Additional nights and extensions are also included breakfast.

The booking of half board and also packed lunches is possible via the item "Additional services accommodation".

Our tip
Book the packed lunch right away. So you are well equipped during your hikes and independent of the few refreshments at the edge of the trail and their opening hours.

Additional nights Extensions
You can arrive earlier or extend your vacation afterwards. You can reserve additional nights as a pre- or post-night stay when booking your trip. Should you wish to stay one more night in a location during your trip, please let us know using the comment field of your booking or give us a call.

Bed tax Guest tax
We would like to point out that some cities levy a culture tax or bed tax. The fees will be collected directly at your accommodation.

List of accommodation
Specific accommodation names are not available prior to a fixed booking. The background to this is the possibility of daily arrival, which for us excludes the purchase of fixed room quotas. In addition, we work together with several accommodation partners per location – always matching the respective theme of the trip and the requirements of the individual booking.

Special food and accommodation
Necessary requests for special dietary or allergy-prone nutrition or physical limitations are communicated to our service partners with the fixed booking without obligation.

Short-term travel requests
Even short-term travel requests require a binding booking, as otherwise availabilities cannot be queried. If the trip is not possible due to a lack of availability, we will provide you with an alternative offer upon request. If you do not wish this, your booking will be canceled free of charge.

Invoice
A booking confirmation / invoice is issued to the travel applicant for each booking. If you are traveling as a group, but would like separate invoices, please make separate bookings, stating a group name. Subsequent splitting of processes and invoices is not technically possible.

Payment
The down payment is 30% of the travel price plus insurance premium (if travel insurance is also taken out) after receipt of the booking confirmation. The remaining payment is due four weeks before the start of the journey. For bookings less than 6 weeks before the start of the journey, the entire travel price is due immediately.

Travel documents
The travel applicant receives the travel documents and the service vouchers for all travel participants by post approx. 14 days before arrival - provided that the travel price has been paid in full. One set of travel documents is created for each room. This includes: a detailed day-to-day travel description, the hotel list with addresses and check-in information, maps with further tips for visiting and sightseeing, city and local maps, as well as recommendations for places to stop and an emergency contact list. In the case of short-term bookings and a foreign address, we will store the complete travel documents in your first hotel. You will receive the exact travel description including the hotel list in advance by email.

Travel insurance
We recommend that you take out travel insurance including travel cancellation, interruption, rebooking fees and luggage insurance. You can find further information on this under the item "explanations" "Travel Insurance" on our homepage.

services

Services included in this package:

  • 7 days with 6 nights in centrally located hotels & guest houses
  • 6 x rich breakfast
  • Shelter for your own bicycle

  • Moselle Cycle Path Trier - Leiwen - Bernkastel-Kues - Traben-Trarbach
  • Moselsteig Trail stage 13, Traben-Trarbach - Reil
  • 1 x welcome sparkling wine at the winemaker in Trier
  • 1 x multi-course dinner in Trier
  • 1 x Cyclists' feast deluxe in a vinotheque
  • 1 x Moselle boat trip from Reil to Traben-Trarbach
  • Moselsteig Trail stamp pass and pin
  • Luggage transport from accommodation to accommodation

  • 1 x Moselle cycling and hiking map and detailed tour description per room
  • GPS-Tracks
  • Tips for travel preparation, restaurant recommendations, tips for refreshments
  • Roadside assistance tips and a service hotline 7 days a week

  • Customer money protection via R+V Versicherung

Bookable additional services:

  • Wine tasting at the Moselle winemaker
  • Wine tasting at the VDP-winemaker

  • Half board (also vegetarian) in the overnight places
  • Packed lunch for your biking and hiking stages
  • Pre-night stay at the start or destination
  • Post-night stay at the start or destination

  • Accommodation booking for your dog

  • Parking for your car during your trip
  • Chauffeur service for your car from the start to the destination

  • Starting point transfer from the destination to the starting point

  • Different types of rental bikes
  • Rental trailers for children and dogs

  • Travel guide and city tours on request