The Moselle Cycle Path

The Moselle Cycle Path is very suitable for beginner cyclists with a good fitness. It's perfect for those who wish to take it easy with plenty of time to explore en route, long lunches, museums, wineries and castles.

Sometimes there will be an occasional longer day on almost flat terrain and you must be comfortable with riding on consecutive days.

The trails are almost totally flat on asphalt. The path runs on the right and the left of the river.

This tour is graded easy. The grade reflects the whole tour, and individual days may vary a little in difficulty, with some slightly more or less demanding than the overall rating suggests.

Accommodation on this route is in standard en-suite double or twin rooms at small, family-run guesthouses and hotels, many with their own vineyards and wine tasting on offer, each chosen for its warmth and character. From 2027, accommodation on this route is being upgraded to 3-star and 4-star hotels.

In Germany, most hotel rooms are a true double (one large bed frame with separate mattresses and bedding) rather than twin rooms with separate beds, so if you need fully separate beds, we'd recommend booking two single rooms instead. As we work with a number of properties along the cycle path, you may occasionally be accommodated a little further from the route than planned, in the surrounding area.

Yes, solo travelers are very welcome. There will be a supplement because some costs, like transfers, aren't shared. Or if you'd like to book a single room, just ask. These are available for a supplement.

Breakfast is included every day. Lunch and dinner are at your own expense, which leaves you free to explore. Purchase a packed lunch from your host, pick up picnic supplies from a local shop or market, or stop at a café en route. In the evening, unwind over dinner somewhere local.

This tour is available to start any day of the week from mid-April to mid-October. If you're planning to travel between late August and early September, we'd recommend booking early, since various wine festivals in the area mean hotels can be fully booked well ahead of time.

Your bags will be collected from your accommodation each day and moved onto your overnight accommodation. On this route, you can bring up to two bags per person, each up to 20kg/44lbs.

Navigation is straightforward using our app which has maps, tracks and daily route info. Simply download the information and tracks for offline use and follow the route on your phone. Once on the trail you do not need signal for the app to work and follow your progress.

Getting to the start, Trier is easily reached by train from Cologne-Bonn Airport (2 hours 30 minutes), which is served by a variety of low-cost and international airlines, or it's approximately a 4 hour drive from Calais.

Getting from the end, Koblenz is also well served by Cologne-Bonn Airport, with just a 1 hour 30 minute direct train ride from Koblenz with Deutsche Bahn, or it's approximately a 4.5 hour drive from Calais.

You'll need your standard cycling gear. Bike hire comes with a pannier rack and bag, a pump, lock, a basic repair kit, and handlebar phone. On booking, our Tour Info will give you a complete packing list.

Since you'll have your bike with you, shortening or skipping sections may not be easy. For the best local advice on transport options for cyclists, please consult your accommodation provider or reach out to our local bike partner, where applicable.

We hire bikes suited to the terrain, including e-bikes for a bit of extra assist, in a range of sizes - just let us know your height when booking so we can get your frame right. If you would like to bring your own bike then, in the majority of cases, this is not a problem – please contact us to talk it through. We encourage all cyclists to wear a helmet, and it is law in many countries across Europe. We recommend bringing your own helmet for hygiene and safety reasons, however on most tours you can hire one.

The following bikes are available for hire:

Hybrid Bike: 27-speed touring bike, available in women's and men's frames, with derailleur gears, a robust aluminum frame and gel saddles.

E-bike: Bosch Active Line Plus motor with a Bosch lithium-ion battery giving a range of around 100km, 8-speed Shimano gears and Shimano disc brakes.

Tandem bikes are not available on this route. Brand and model may vary depending on availability, and some bikes may have coaster brakes. The minimum age for e-bike hire is 16.

Bike hire includes a spare inner tube, a repair kit and pump, a pannier bag, a phone mount and a lock. Helmets aren't included, so you'll need to bring your own, and we strongly recommend wearing one. Please let us know your height when booking so we can get your bike size right.

We highly recommend that you have travel insurance when you book with Macs Adventure. Your policy should cover medical treatment (including repatriation and emergency evacuation by air ambulance or helicopter), injury, death, third-party liability, and trip cancellation