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Family on cycle paths in the Moselle vineyards

Moselle Cycle Path for families, Trier – Cochem

Between Trier and Cochem

8 Days / 7 Nights
Easy
Family on cycle paths in the Moselle vineyards

Cycling along the Moselle is a truly special experience, where the region’s picturesque landscapes, gently rolling vineyards, and charming villages along the Moselle Cycle Path create a perfect backdrop. Ideal for both young and old, there’s so much to discover – from ancient Roman relics in Trier to the majestic Reichsburg Cochem Castle, serene leisure pools, and tranquil lakes, not to mention boat rides and scenic chairlift journeys. After eight delightful days, you’ll return home with a heart full of wonderful new memories.

The family walks through the vines with a view of the Moselle
Porta Nigra in Trier
View of the Moselle loop
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Rheinland Pfalz Tourismus GmbH, Dominik Ketz
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Your holiday begins in Trier with a city tour that’s sure to delight kids – wrapped up in a treasure hunt! On the way to Mehring, you’ll pass through Riol, where you can enjoy swimming in the lakes and have fun on the summer toboggan run. Be sure to visit the Villa Rustica before cycling on to Piesport. This route is dedicated to wine, with highlights like the Trittenheim Wine Trail.

In the coming days, you’ll visit famous wine villages like Bernkastel-Kues and Traben-Trarbach. Fun and action for the whole family await with a round of mini golf. The Moselle region is architecturally shaped by half-timbered houses, as seen in the wine village of Bullay. To wrap up your cycling adventure with the whole family, two final highlights await. From Beilstein, you’ll take a boat to Cochem, where you can take the chairlift to Pinnerkreuz. To end your journey, enjoy a stunning view together!

  • A treasure hunt through Trier: Founded in 16 BC, Trier was once a major Roman metropolis. Today, the city is renowned for its many well-preserved monuments from that era, including the Porta Nigra, the best-preserved Roman city gate north of the Alps, as well as the Imperial Baths and the amphitheater. Trier also houses the impressive Cathedral and the Church of Our Lady, both part of the UNESCO World Heritage.
  • The Moselle panorama from the Pinnerkreuz: At around 270 meters above sea level, the Pinnerberg offers an observation platform with stunning views of the region. You’ll gaze out over Cochem, the vineyards, and the Moselle. By the way, you won’t have to exert yourself to get to the top – simply take the chairlift.
  • The wine villages along the Moselle are charming, historically grown communities famous worldwide for their wine production. Villages like Bernkastel-Kues, Cochem, Traben-Trarbach, and Piesport captivate with their well-preserved half-timbered houses, narrow streets, and romantic vineyards. Historical castles and a variety of leisure activities only add to the charm.

The route along the Moselle is wonderfully flat, making it a pleasure for cyclists of all levels. The bike paths are top-notch and exceptionally well-developed. You’ll cover 20 to 30 kilometers each day, leaving plenty of energy for fun activities with the whole family.

Along the Moselle, the charming villages, mild climate, and fine wines will captivate you. On the picturesque Moselle Cycle Path, you’ll pedal along the river and its loops – the charm of this region will enchant you.

The family walks through the vines with a view of the Moselle
Porta Nigra in Trier
View of the Moselle loop
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Rheinland Pfalz Tourismus GmbH, Dominik Ketz

Itinerary at a glance

Along the Moselle, you'll cycle through wine-growing areas and winemaker villages, but you'll also reach leisure pools, a summer toboggan run, and take boat trips. To top it off, you'll conclude by riding the Cochem Chairlift to the Pinner Cross.

Arrival in Trier. Together with your children you will discover the city on a treasure hunt. 2-hour treasure hunt. In the evening, the bikes will be handed out and the welcome talk will take place.

You start your cycle tour along the beautiful Moselle, which leads you via Pfalzel and Schweich to Mehring. A small leisure complex awaits you in Riol. The bathing lakes provide refreshment and a ride on the summer toboggan run is an exciting family adventure. In Mehring, you can still visit the remains and reconstructions of the Roman Villa Rustica at your leisure.

In Trittenheim, an educational wine trail provides information about local grape varieties. Neumagen-Dhron is considered the oldest wine village in Germany and in Piesport you can visit a Roman wine press from the 3rd century.

Before Today you cycle to Bernkastel-Kues, where the numerous small alleys and the colourful half-timbered houses are impressive. For the parents, we recommend a sample of the famous "Bernkastler Doctor".

Numerous vineyards accompany you on your bike tour today. Through the wine-growing area “Kröver Nacktarsch” you reach your day’s destination with Traben-Trarbach. On the way, many leisure pools invite you to relax. Traben-Trarbach offers some architectural masterpieces of Art Nouveau and Belle Epoque. We have included a short round of miniature golf for your family.

In Enkirch, a jewel of Moselle’s half-timbered architecture, you should take a break. Through the wine-growing region “Zeller Schwarze Katz” you cycle to Bullay. Immersed in forests and vineyards, this place has lost none of the charm and authentic romance of an old wine village.

You will arrive early in Beilstein, widely known as the Rothenburg on the Moselle. From there you will take the Moselle boat to Cochem. In Cochem, you should allow enough time to visit the charming centre as well as the Reichsburg, which dates back to the 11th century. Take the Cochem chairlift to the Pinnerkreuz viewpoint. Enjoy the view of the town and the Moselle!

Today it is time to say goodbye to the vineyards, castles and ruins. You have all the options for an individual departure. Or would you prefer to spend another day on the Moselle River for more adventures?

Other variants of this tour

Pallien district near Trier with the red sandstone cliffs and the Moselle River
Moselle Cycle Path for families, Trier – Traben-Trarbach
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Cyclists cycle along the Moselle cycle path
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Christopher Arnoldi
Wine-growing region on the Moselle
Family cycling along the riverside cycle path
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Rheinland Pfalz Tourismus GmbH, Christopher Arnoldi
Metternich Castle on the Moselle cycle path
View of the Moselle loop
The family rides through the countryside along the Moselle cycle path

Difficulty level

Easy

Mainly the Moselle Cycle Path leads on paved and asphalted roads and cycle paths. The route is signposted throughout and is excellent. For this variant, we have also chosen very short stages that are suitable for children. This tour is therefore perfect for families with children.

Prices & Dates

Child prices valid if they are staying in same room as 2 full price adults. Charges for children under 6 (for example Child bed) to be paid for at the time.

Prices per person in EUR

Our Rental Bikes

The different types of rental bikes at a glance

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Men's bike

High-quality men's touring bike with classic diamond frame

Available gear options can be found in the price table

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Unisex bike

High-quality unisex touring bike with comfortable low entry

Available gear options can be found in the price table

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Unisex Electro bike

High-quality unisex electric bike with comfortable low entry

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Rental Bike PLUS

Sportier, lighter and more precise premium rental bike with men's or unisex frame

Available gear options can be found in the price table

 

Services & Information

Further details about this tour

Included

  • Accomodation in middle-class hotels
  • Breakfast
  • Luggage transfer
  • Welcome briefing (German, English)
  • Carefully elaborated route description
  • Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English)
  • 1 Trier family city rally (treasure hunt approx. 2 hours duration)
  • 1 ticket for summer toboggan run Riol
  • 1 ticket for mini golf in Traben-Trarbach
  • 1 boat trip Beilnstein - Cochem incl. bike 
  • 1 ticket for Cochem chairlift 
  • GPS-data
  • Service hotline

Optional extras

  • Half-board evening meal (mostly multi-course, sometimes outside the property, payable with voucher)
  • Rental bike, including rental bike insurance
  • Return transfer by minibus to Trier every day in the morning, costs EUR 85 per person, for your own bike additionally EUR 39, reservation necessary, to be paid for in advance

Arrival / Parking / Departure

  • Trier train station
  • Frankfurt/Main or Frankfurt/Hahn airport
  • Hotel parking spaces or Hotel parking garages costs approx. EUR 10-EUR 15 per day

Things to note

  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
  • Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!
  • This tour is a partner tour.

Travel stories for this tour

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Porta Nigra in Trier
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Cycling for families
Travel report: The Moselle-Cycle Path for families
There are many nice things about being a tour operator! But one of the nicest things is exploring and checking the local trails for our cycle tours for families. Again and again, we head out and about in our travel destinations to check the travel documents, make changes and discover completely new things. This time it was the turn of the cycling holiday Moselle-Cycle Path for families, 6 days. You can read what I experienced here in my travel report about the Moselle Cycle Path. A small note in advance: Along the way I met a lot of children with big smiles on their faces! Discover all Eurobike cycle tours for families in Germany, Austria and Italy.
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