Grenzenlos Radeln - Tour Germany
- start: Saar-Obermosel-Touristik e.V., Tourist Information Konz, Saarstr. 1, 54329 KONZ
- destination: Saar-Obermosel-Touristik e.V., Tourist Information Konz, Saarstr. 1, 54329 KONZ
- difficult
- 118,18 km
- 8 hours 20 minutes
- 536 m
- 420 m
- 129 m
- 100 / 100
- 100 / 100
Grenzenlos Radeln invites you to explore a breathtaking cultural landscape in the heart of Europe on selected cycling routes. The route runs along the Saar and Mosel rivers.
In the heart of Europe, at the tri-border area, visitors can expect an incredible variety of charming landscapes, culinary delights and cultural highlights. Attractive cycle paths connect the Saarland, Rhineland-Palatinate, Luxembourg and Lorraine across national borders: a charming spot.
Grenzenlos Radeln invites you to explore a breathtaking cultural landscape on selected routes. Here, both sporty cyclists and families, and last but not least fit seniors, will find something to enjoy.
Speaking of taste: here you enjoy Viez made from ripe apples. Internationally awarded wines and sparkling wines from noble grape varieties come from the cellars on the Saar and Mosel. Michelin-star chefs conjure up exquisite regional dishes. The restaurants offer a wide range of local dishes. Roman monuments, stately castles and palaces bear witness to the eventful history of this multilingual region.
Have fun cycling this unique region!
Impressions
General information
Directions
This route connects Rhineland-Palatinate and the Saarland. You cycle along the Saar and Mosel rivers.
From the Saar-Mosel town of Konz at the confluence of the Saar, you follow the Saar Cycle Path via the wine villages of Schoden and Ockfen to Saarburg (Tip: medieval center with castle complex and waterfall). You continue along the Saar, past Serrig, to the Saar loop at Mettlach and further into the Saarland to Merzig. From Merzig, you cycle along the international sculptors' symposium "Stones on the Border" and cross the heights of the Saargau. You cycle down into the Upper Mosel valley at Perl. From Perl you cycle on the German Mosel side via Nennig and reach Rhineland-Palatinate again. Along the wine villages of Palzem, Nittel, Oberbillig and Wasserliesch, you return to Konz.
Safety Guidelines
Important note on the cycle route suggestion:
This route suggestion runs on various long-distance cycle paths in Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland. There is no uniform signposting of the route.
Equipment
Bring enough provisions!
Tip
Saar-Mosel town of Konz
Town of Saarburg
Mettlach at the Saar loop
Town of Merzig
Wine village Perl
Wine village Nittel
Getting there
You can reach Konz from Trier or Saarburg via the B 51 or along the Upper Mosel via the B 419.
Parking
Free parking options are available at the main station in Konz, at the market directly by the town hall or at the carpool parking area on the B 419 (Am Luxemburger Damm).
Public transit
DB route Trier - Saarbrücken to Konz station or DB route Wittlich - Trier - Perl to Konz Mitte station.
Information on current public transport timetables is available at www.bahn.de or www.vrt-info.de.
Literature
Tips and information as well as free brochures and map material for the Saar-Upper Mosel holiday region are available from Saar-Obermosel-Touristik at the tourist information offices in Konz (Tel. 06501-6018040) and Saarburg (Tel. 06581-995980).
Or order the desired brochures directly from our online prospect shop.
Or via e-mail: info@saar-obermosel.de
Maps
The free map Grenzenlos Radeln - Along Mosel, Saar and Sauer with all 13 route suggestions is available at the tourist information offices in Konz (Tel. 06501-6018040) and Saarburg (Tel. 06581-995980).
The ADFC regional map "Trier & Surroundings" at a scale of 1:50,000 is available for €10.95 from Saar-Obermosel-Touristik at the tourist information offices in Konz and Saarburg.
Or order the maps directly from our online prospect shop.
Additional Information
Saar-Obermosel-Touristik, Tourist Information Saarburg, Graf-Siegfried-Str. 32, 54439 Saarburg, Tel. 06581-995980.
Saar-Obermosel-Touristik, Tourist Information Konz, Saarstr. 1, 54329 Konz, Tel. 06501-6018040.
Email: info@saar-obermosel.de
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Pavings
- Unknown (68%)
- Asphalt Coating (15%)
- Crushed Rock (4%)
- Path (1%)
- Street (12%)
Weather
This tour is presented by: Saar-Obermosel-Touristik e.V , Author: Saar-Obermosel-Touristik e.V.