1. sporty wine cycling on the Moselloreley tour
This is the wine cycle tour for e-bikers and sporty touring cyclists with guaranteed far-reaching views of the Moselle valley, the winegrowing villages and the heights of the Hunsrück. And after sporty climbs, there are also leisurely passages along the banks of the Moselle.
2. to the old wine village of Graach and the Belginum Archaeological Park
First things first: if you are not travelling by e-bike, you will need a healthy level of fitness for this circular tour, as it is a long, steep climb from the banks of the Moselle to the heights of the Hunsrück. During the ascent through the vineyards, however, there are always beautiful views of the Moselle valley and Bernkastel-Kues. The ancient wine village of Graach, or rather the balcony of Graach - the district of Graach-Schäferei, situated above the vineyards - impresses with its spectacular views.
3. the Maare-Moselle cycle path between Daun and Bernkastel-Kues
If you want to cycle up from the Moselle valley to the Eifel, you don't need to worry about too many inclines, even without an e-bike, at least if you choose the scenically varied Maare-Moselle cycle path. The former railway line has a maximum gradient of 2.5 per cent and is asphalted throughout, so it is definitely a tip for the whole family. And if you don't want to get on your bike for the way back, you can simply take the Maare-Moselle cycle bus.
4. the vineyard tour on the Moselle high cycle path
Sometimes steeply uphill, sometimes flat towards the wine is the motto of this almost 50-kilometre loop through various vineyards on the Moselle. We start our tour at the Siebenborn monastery in Maring-Noviand and soon crank our way up the vineyards to St Paul's Church. Until the 16th century, it was the religious centre of fourteen villages and a much-visited pilgrimage destination. The route continues through Lieser, Kues and Bernkastel to the east bank of the Moselle. We cycle through vineyards with names such as "Badstube" and "Graacher Himmelreich" towards Zeltingen-Rachtig and experience a particularly scenic section of the route.
5. from the Moselle valley to the Alftal valley
We set the starting point for the Alftal loop in the wine village of Wolf near Traben-Trarbach, situated on the peninsula of a Moselle loop. This loop is relatively easy to cycle on an e-bike, especially as there are a few metres of elevation gain here and there. From the banks of the Moselle in Wolf, you cross the bridge. From there, follow the cycle path to the picturesque winegrowing village of Kröv. The old village is not only home to the famous Riesling "Kröver Nacktarsch". Kröv was also an early medieval royal estate of the Carolingians.
6. to the winegrowing villages north of Traben-Trarbach
This is the vineyard and winegrowing village tour for beginners. We start at the tourist information centre in Traben-Trarbach. From there, we turn onto the cycle path along the Moselle and cycle towards Kövenig. A stop at the harbour is certainly worthwhile here. The next town is Reil. Beautifully restored half-timbered houses and quaint cellars bear witness to an eventful past with 1,000 years of wine culture.
7. on the Moselle cycle path
We are focussing on the German section from Perl to Koblenz, where the Moselle flows into the Rhine. The logistics first: although the Moselle meanders through the low mountain ranges of the Eifel and Hunsrück, the well-developed cycle route is predominantly flat and therefore also suitable for families. In addition, cyclists can choose whether to cycle on the left or right bank over long stretches. Four to six daily stages are recommended for the almost 250 kilometres, as there are plenty of cultural and culinary delights to discover along the way in addition to the impressive landscape.
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