Rhine, Main & Moselle: From Frankfurt to Trier
- Length 7 Days
- Difficulty level Medium
- Tour length 330-350 Km
- Price from 1135 € Per person
Tour description
Cycle through the heart of Germany, following the Rhine and Moselle rivers through renowned wine-growing regions, historic towns and picturesque landscapes. From the modern city of Frankfurt to historic Trier, this journey combines beautiful riverside scenery, medieval architecture and the region’s rich wine-making traditions.
Your cycling journey begins in Frankfurt before leaving the city behind and heading into the Rheingau region, known for its vineyards covering the surrounding hillsides. The route then continues through the UNESCO-listed Upper Middle Rhine Valley, where the Rhine winds between steep vineyard-covered slopes, medieval towns and numerous castles overlooking the river.
From Koblenz, where the Moselle meets the Rhine, you follow the Moselle Cycle Path through a landscape of rolling hills, vineyards and traditional riverside villages. Along the way, there are plenty of opportunities to discover local culture, explore historic towns and sample the region’s famous wines, particularly Riesling. The journey finishes in Trier, Germany’s oldest city, where impressive Roman monuments and historic landmarks provide a fitting end to your cycling adventure.
DEPARTURE DATES
Departures are available every Wednesay, Thursday, Friday or Saturday from 01/04 to 31/10/2027. The listed dates represent the travel season, and you can select your exact departure date when completing your booking. Other start days are available on request; due to limited availability, supplements may apply.
The minimum number of participants is 2 persons.
Itinerary
Your cycling tour begins in Frankfurt, following the River Main towards the historic district of Höchst, once part of the Archbishopric of Mainz. Take a break here and perhaps try some local specialities, such as apple wine and Handkäse cheese. Continue through Eddersheim and the surrounding vineyards towards the confluence of the Main and Rhine rivers. After crossing the Rhine, you arrive in Mainz, a historic city with more than 2,000 years of history. Take some time to explore its impressive cathedral and the Gutenberg Museum before settling in for the night.
Follow the Rhine through the picturesque wine-growing region, passing the attractive town of Eltville before reaching Rüdesheim am Rhein, one of Germany’s best-known wine destinations. Here, you can take a chairlift up to the Niederwald Monument for panoramic views across the vineyards and river valley. Continue along the Rhine, passing the island castle near Kaub and entering the UNESCO-listed Upper Middle Rhine Valley. The charming town of Bacharach makes a pleasant stop before you reach Oberwesel, known for its medieval town walls, defensive towers and the impressive Schönburg Castle overlooking the river. Enjoy the local hospitality and perhaps sample a glass of regional wine in one of the traditional taverns.
Continue along the western bank of the Rhine through a landscape of historic towns and famous landmarks. Between St. Goar and Urbar, you will encounter the legendary Loreley Rock, associated with the story of a mysterious woman whose singing is said to have lured sailors to their doom. The route then takes you to Boppard, where you can take a chairlift to the Vierseenblick viewpoint and enjoy impressive views over the Rhine. From here, continue towards Koblenz, where the Rhine and Moselle meet. The city's main landmarks include the imposing Ehrenbreitstein Fortress and the Deutsches Eck, marked by the monument to Emperor Wilhelm I.
Before setting off, take the opportunity to visit Ehrenbreitstein Fortress by cable car and enjoy its views over Koblenz and the surrounding rivers. Then follow the Moselle through the wine-growing village of Winningen and the historic town of Kobern-Gondorf, known for its traditional half-timbered houses. A detour from Moselkern leads to the impressive medieval Eltz Castle, surrounded by wooded hills. Return to the Moselle and continue to Cochem, a picturesque riverside town dominated by the hilltop Reichsburg Castle.
Distance: 70-80 km
Today’s ride takes you through some of the most scenic parts of the Moselle Valley. Along the way, admire the steep vineyards of Calmont, considered the steepest vineyard in Europe, and enjoy opportunities to sample local wines in traditional wine taverns. Continue past Marienburg Castle and through the famous Moselle bend near Zell, known as Zeller Hamm. The route then leads towards Zeltingen, with its elegant Baroque buildings, before reaching Bernkastel-Kues. This historic wine town is particularly known for its picturesque market square and beautifully preserved half-timbered houses. Overnight stay in Bernkastel-Kues or Zeltingen.
Distance: 60-70 km
Continue along the Moselle through vineyards and traditional wine villages towards Trier. One of the highlights along the way is Piesport, where you can visit a restored Roman wine cellar dating back to the 4th century. The route then passes through Neumagen-Dhron, regarded as Germany’s oldest wine village, with a long history of wine production. Your final destination is Trier, the country’s oldest city. Once there, explore its remarkable Roman heritage, including the Porta Nigra, the Cathedral of Saint Peter and the Imperial Baths. In the evening, enjoy a glass of Riesling at one of the city's traditional wine taverns.
Departure
Show dayAfter breakfast, your cycling tour comes to an end. If time allows, take another opportunity to explore Trier and its historic landmarks. Beyond its famous Roman monuments, the city also features the Electoral Palace and its beautiful gardens, as well as charming streets, cafés and restaurants where you can enjoy your final moments in the Moselle region.
Services and prices
Selfguided tour with luggage transfer
| Price per person in DBL room: Standard / Premium | 1135 / 1515 € |
Extras
| SGL room surcharge: Standard / Premium | 180 / 40 € |
| Touring bike incl. rental bike insurance | 95 € |
| E-bike incl. rental bike insurance | 195 € |
| Gravel bike incl. rental bike insurance | 195 € |
| Wine Tasting in Cochem | 25 € |
| Personal Welcome Meeting and Bikefitting | 28 € |
| Booking fee | 30 € / group |
Extra nights
| Trier in a DBL room: Standard / Premium | 65 / 115 € |
| Trier in a SGL room: Standard / Premium | 95 / 145 € |
| Frankfurt pp: DBL / SGL | 97 / 162 € |
Transfers
| Transfer from the airport of Frankfurt to Trier (4-8 pax) | 550 € |
| Transfer from the airport of Frankfurt to Trier (1-3 pax) | 395 € |
Tour datesAny scheduled tour can be made private. Your group, your dates. Go Private
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What is included
- 6 nights in a double room with breakfast in well-kept and terranova certified hotels
- Luggage transport from hotel to hotel
- Service number with on-site service
- Map material with marked route
- Kat A: Dinner at the Burghotel in Schönburg
- CO2 compensation in the region
For more information, please ask.
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Lukáš SvárovskýManager
Languages spoken Czech, English, German
Guide since 2008
Lukas was born and raised in the Czech capital of Prague. His keen interest in history and sports influenced his determination to study both subjects at university in Germany. His passion for travel also led to Lukas adding a tourism degree to his studies. Biking, exploring, and discovering interesting places was one of the determining moments when in 2010 he decided to start Europe Bike Tours. Since than Lukas is keen on developing new products, improve services and above all, share his passion for traveling while guiding one of the tours!
Lukáš Svárovský
Manager
Languages spoken Czech, English, German
Guide since 2008
Lukas was born and raised in the Czech capital of Prague. His keen interest in history and sports influenced his determination to study both subjects at university in Germany. His passion for travel also led to Lukas adding a tourism degree to his studies. Biking, exploring, and discovering interesting places was one of the determining moments when in 2010 he decided to start Europe Bike Tours. Since than Lukas is keen on developing new products, improve services and above all, share his passion for traveling while guiding one of the tours!
Vitek ProchazkaManager
Languages spoken Czech, English, French, German, Slovak, Spanish
Guide since 2012
Vitek was born in Prague, Czech Republic and has remained there most of his life. During his travel and tourism studies he began guiding mostly bike and rafting trips all around Europe. Through his years in the office of a travel agency, guiding remained an important part of his life. Eventually went of for year in New Zealand and after returning started guiding and preparing programs in and around his homeland
Vitek Prochazka
Manager
Languages spoken Czech, English, French, German, Slovak, Spanish
Guide since 2012
Vitek was born in Prague, Czech Republic and has remained there most of his life. During his travel and tourism studies he began guiding mostly bike and rafting trips all around Europe. Through his years in the office of a travel agency, guiding remained an important part of his life. Eventually went of for year in New Zealand and after returning started guiding and preparing programs in and around his homeland
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The Prague to Dresden 7 day self guided bike tour with Europe bike tours was absolutely excellent. The organisation was efficient, timely and well arranged. The bikes were very comfortable. The route was mostly flat, along dedicated cycle paths. The scenery was beautiful, mostly alongside the river and picturesque valleys. The hotels were excellent and right in the centre of each town. I would unreservedly recommend Europe Bike Tours for the Prague to Dresden tour
