Mosel cycle path (entire route): From Perl to Koblenz
- start: Perl
- destination: Koblenz
- difficult
- 248,13 km
- 17 hours
- 300 m
- 190 m
- 63 m
- 80 / 100
- 100 / 100
248 kilometers full of surprises, close to the water, sometimes amidst nature, sometimes urban and sometimes quite spectacular.
The Mosel cycle path is one of the most popular river cycle routes in Germany and follows the Mosel over 248 kilometers from the tri-border point in Perl to its mouth into the Rhine in Koblenz. The 4-star ADFC quality cycle route leads past countless wineries and world-famous vineyards, imposing rock formations, medieval wine villages, ancient sites, and impressive castles. No other German wine region offers such natural contrasts between breathtaking steep slopes and gentle river valleys while simultaneously providing a wealth of historical cultural monuments.
It's not athletic ambition that counts here, but enjoyment. On the Mosel cycle path, you encounter the steepest vineyards in Europe. However, those cycling on the Mosel cycle path do not have to conquer these slopes. The route primarily runs on paved and traffic-separated sections, mostly flat and without gradients, so that even leisure cyclists can easily tackle the route.
And what could be better than complementing active nature enjoyment with culinary delights? For hungry and thirsty cyclists, there are plenty of excellent opportunities right on the way to stop, indulge, and taste fine wines. Because a journey on the Mosel cycle path is always also a journey to the top wines of the region.
Tip: The new audio tour "Listening points on the Mosel cycle path"
Get to know the Mosel during a listening pause. 40 listening stations between Perl and Koblenz encourage a closer look and repeatedly draw attention to surprising discoveries along the route. The listening tour app can be downloaded free of charge from the Apple App Store or Google Play.
Impressions
General information
Directions
Route character: Mostly on dedicated paths or bike lanes. Without bike lanes, partly on quiet streets as well as urban streets with a sometimes high traffic volume. Mostly asphalt surfaces, short sections of concrete paving stones or concrete slabs.
Rail trail sections: Between Trier and Bullay, sections of the former "Mosel Railway" are used for several kilometers, but almost always in a hardly noticeable way, as the route is mostly dismantled or built over and did not require engineering structures. Sections:
- approx. 6 km between Leiwen and Neumagen-Dhron
- approx. 2 km between Pünderich and Zell
- approx. 2 km between Andel and Bernkastel-Kues
The route in the bike network: The Mosel cycle path is one of 7 long-distance cycle routes in Rhineland-Palatinate and is part of route no. 5 "Saar-Mosel-Main" in the D network.
In the bike network, the Mosel cycle path is an important east-west connection, directly linked to many other regions:
- Wasserbillig: Sauertal cycle path via Steinheim to Luxembourg/Echternach
- Konz: Saar cycle path to Saarbrücken
- Trier-Ehrang: Kylltal cycle path to Dahlem
- Trier-Ruwer: Ruwer-Hochwald cycle path to Hermeskeil
- Schweich: Wittlicher Senke cycle path to Wittlich
- Klüsserath: Salm cycle path to Dreis
- Neumagen-Dhron: Nahe-Hunsrück-Mosel cycle path via Morbach to Idar-Oberstein
- Bullay: Vulkan cycle route Eifel to Nürburgring
- Treis-Karden: Hunsrück-Mosel cycle path to Kastellaun
- Burgen: Schinderhannes-Untermosel cycle path to Kastellaun and Hahn airport
- Hatzenport: Maifeld cycle touring path to Mayen
- Koblenz: Rhine cycle path to Mainz/Basel and Cologne/Rotterdam
Source and further information: www.radwanderland.de
Safety Guidelines
A list of currently closed route sections and detours, e.g., due to construction sites, can be found at www.radwanderland.de.
Equipment
A smartphone to use the audio tour "Listening points on the Mosel cycle path": Get to know the Mosel during a listening pause. 40 listening stations between Perl and Koblenz encourage a closer look and repeatedly draw attention to surprising discoveries along the way. The listening tour app can be downloaded free of charge from the Apple App Store or Google Play.
Don't forget the cycling tour book and a camera for snapshots.
Tip
Stop by one of the many rustic seasonal wine taverns and come into conversation with our winegrowers.
Getting there
By train to Perl (start of the Mosel cycle path in the immediate vicinity of the station).
Departure by train from Koblenz (station about 2.5 km from the Mosel cycle path, but well signposted and easy to cycle).
Parking
To cycle the entire Mosel cycle path, parking lots in Trier or Koblenz are recommended. Then travel by train to the starting point. Those who park in Trier return by train from Koblenz at the end of the tour.
Further information and advice on suitable parking: Mosellandtouristik GmbH, phone: 06531/97330; info@mosellandtouristik.de
Public transit
Bike & train
Regular connection with Inter-City and regional trains on the route Koblenz - Cochem - Bullay (connection to Traben-Trarbach via the Mosel wine railway) - Wittlich - Trier. Via Trier main station, the connection leads to the places of the upper Mosel up to Perl or to Luxembourg as well as to the places on the right side of the Saar up to Saarbrücken.
Bicycle transport is possible free of charge on local trains in Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland within the existing seat capacity from Monday to Friday from 9 am and all day on weekends and public holidays. On long-distance trains, you can take your bike for an extra charge, with a seat reservation required. Further information: www.bahn.de
Bike & bus
From April to the end of October, so-called bike buses run, special bus lines with bicycle transport.
More information, timetables, and seat reservations at www.radbusse.de
Bike & ship
From mid-April to October, numerous passenger ships operate daily on the Mosel, which you can use for a round trip or continuation with the bike. Almost every place has a ship landing stage. The exact departure times are posted on notice boards of the shipping companies on site. In addition, a total of seven ferries are available to cross to the other side of the river by bike.
Literature
- Bikeline cycling tour book "Mosel cycle path: From Metz to the Rhine" (Esterbauer Publishing)
- Free brochure "My Cycling Trip.": The brochure provides an overview of all cycle paths on the Mosel. We present the Mosel cycle path from Perl to Koblenz with its 10 stages and introduce other enjoyable cycling routes. Additionally, the brochure offers important hints and tips for your holiday and route planning by bike. (Available from Mosellandtouristik GmbH, www.visitmosel.de, info@mosellandtouristik.de, tel. 06531/97330)
Maps
- www.radwanderland.de (responsible for infrastructure and route description of the Rhineland-Palatinate section)
Additional Information
Mosellandtouristik GmbH
Kordelweg 1
54470 Bernkastel-Kues
Phone: 06531/97330
info@mosellandtouristik.de
www.visitmosel.de
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This tour is presented by: Mosel. Faszination Urlaub, Author: Mosellandtouristik GmbH