Mosel River Bike Tours
Europe's Winding Waterway
The Mosel River, known as the Moselle in France and Luxembourg and the Mosel in Germany, flows for over 300 miles from the Vosges Mountains in northeastern France to its confluence with the Rhine at Koblenz.
Along the way, it winds through Luxembourg’s wine country and Germany’s Rhineland-Palatinate, creating one of Europe’s most picturesque valleys.
Famous for its terraced vineyards, Riesling wines, medieval castles, and charming half-timbered towns, the Mosel has been a cultural crossroads since Roman times, offering travelers a true blend of history, nature, and tradition.
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- Why cycle the Mosel River?
A bike tour is the perfect way to explore this enchanting landscape at a relaxed pace, following riverside paths that connect historic towns like Trier, Bernkastel-Kues, and Cochem. For an even more immersive experience, a Mosel bike and boat tour lets you cycle by day and cruise by night, combining the best of both worlds.
Pedal past steep vineyards, sample local wines, and visit Roman ruins and fairytale castles, then return to the comfort of your floating hotel on the river. With its mild climate, scenic routes, and rich cultural heritage, the Mosel is an unforgettable destination for cyclists of all levels.
- What are the highlights of the Mosel River?
- Three countries, one river - From France, through Luxembourg, into Germany
- Vineyards & Riesling wines - Steep, terraced vineyards producing some of the world's finest Rieslings (wine tastings available)
- Trier - Germany's oldest city with Roman ruins
- Cochem - Fairytale Reichsburg Cochem Castle
- Bernkastel-Kues - Beautiful half-timbered houses
- Scenic cycling paths - Accessible, flat, well-marked riverside trails
- World-famous river bends - Phenomenal natural landscapes & excellent photo opportunities
- When's the best time to visit the Mosel River?
The best time to visit the Mosel River is late spring through early fall, when mild weather and long days make cycling and sightseeing especially pleasant. In the fall, the vineyards turn golden and the grape harvest brings lively wine festivals, making it one of the most atmospheric times to explore the valley.
- Links for more information…
Mosel Bike Path: Dreamy Mosel Valley from Trier to Koblenz
Germany 
Mosel & Saar by Bike & Boat
Germany 
German Wine Country along the Saar & Mosel Rivers
Germany 
Metz and Cochem Premier Version
France 
Metz and Cochem Classic Version
France 
The Magic of the Mosel: Cycling from Cochem to Metz
France 
Biking the Romantic Rhine and Neckar River Valleys
Germany 
This was an excellent trip with lovely scenery and an amazing staff and crew aboard the Olympia!
“It is the perfect way to travel and cycle. Great activity trip!! Cabins were well appointed and food was fantastic. Loved the views at every turn. The Mosel is beautiful and the little towns along the way were so quaint. Would highly recommend.”
—Beverley
A beautiful part of Germany!
“Dedicated cycling paths and the boat/hotel moves along as you cycle! A relaxed cycling day with stops along the way to explore a castle, village or garden.”
—Linda C
Highlight of our European trip
“What a fantastic experience. Exceeded all our expectations. Cycling on an e-bike was almost effortless (although after a couple of days we were glad we brought our padded gel…” Full Review
“What a fantastic experience. Exceeded all our expectations. Cycling on an e-bike was almost effortless (although after a couple of days we were glad we brought our padded gel seats). The cycling was mostly flat and mostly on dedicated cycle paths. Very rarely wrre you on the road with the cars.
The food was a class above what we were expecting. Breakfast was plentiful and dinner was delicious and well presented.
We received a discount for our room (#227) as it was at the rear of the boat and was affected by engine noise. To be honest the noise when moored was no worse than most aircon units. Our room was also 1 sq metre larger than most others which meant we had a double bed (as opposed to two singles) and had plenty of room for our clothing and luggage in the twin wardrobes and drawers.
Julia, the cruise director, was fantastic at explaining the ins and outs of each up,-coming day and organising the additional shore excursions.
Being the first week of May there were many shops, cafes and restaurants along the way that weren't open but we always found somewhere to stop and rest. It also meant the roads and cycleways were not so busy, as the would be in the holiday season.
Overall a great blend of history, scenery and relaxation. Looking forward to our next trip.” Less
—David and Cherie
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