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The Mosel Valley
Trier to Koblenz
Independent Cycling Tour
This six-day cycle tour offers a great opportunity
to discover Germany's best known wine-growing region, as you
cycle along the banks of the beautiful Mosel River. There
is plenty of time to stop and explore the lovely historic
towns and villages that you come to en route and you are sure
to enjoy the warm hospitality of the cosy family-run hotels
and guesthouses where you stay.
Detailed information
| Detailed itinerary |
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This scenic route offers easy cycling on cycle paths and
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Day 1: Arrival in Trier
Spend some time exploring what was once an ancient Roman city,
with its famous Porta Nigra gateway, amphitheatre and Roman
Baths. Visit the cathedral, the electoral palace and the Rhine
State Museum, or just relax with a coffee in the beautiful
Market square and take in the atmosphere of Germany's oldest
city.
Day 2: Trier to Trittenheim
26 miles
This morning you collect your bicycles and begin your tour
along the banks of the Mosel River. As you cycle through Scheich
and Polich you will immediately notice that you are already
in the heart of the wine-growing region. On your arrival in
the pretty village of Trittenheim you will have your first
opportunity to taste the Riesling wine for which the region
is famous.
Day 3: Trittenheim to Reil
28 miles
Make an early start today so that you can stop for lunch in
the lovely twin town of Bernkastel-Kues. With its narrow paved
lanes and half-timbered houses, there is plenty to admire
in the town and those with extra energy may enjoy a walk up
to its historic castle. Continue after lunch to Zeltingen
where you catch a ferry to Traben-Trarbach, once the wealthiest
town on the Mosel, famous for its wine and health spa. From
here it is just a few miles more to your overnight stay in
Reil.
Day 4: Reil to Treis-Karden
32 miles
Your tour continues and you pass through the towns of Zell
and Bremm before reaching the romantic medieval town of Cochem.
A visit to the Reichsburg castle that sits above the town
is a must and there is also the chance to take a chair lift
on to the Pinnerberg for views all along the valley. From
here catch the ferry to Treis-Karden for your overnight stay.
Day 5: Treis-Karden to Koblenz
24 miles
On your final day of cycling you will continue past villages
of half-timbered houses and alongside slopes of vineyards
overlooked by castles and forts until you reach the lively
city of Koblenz. The position of the city at the point where
the Mosel and Rhine rivers meet has meant that this has been
an important settlement since even before the Roman times.
Take time to wander through the old town and admire the architecture
of its buildings.
Day 6: End of tour after breakfast
You may have time for some last minute shopping before you
return to the airport.
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| Your
accommodation and meals |
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You will stay in double or twin rooms in comfortable hotel
or guesthouse accommodation. Your luggage is transported to
each overnight stop for you along the route, so you can relax
and enjoy the cycling.
Accommodation is on a Bed & Breakfast basis.
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| Departure
dates & prices |
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Prices include:
- Accommodation for 5 nights
- Bed & Breakfast
- Bicycle hire (7 gears)
- Handlebar bicycle bag (1 per room)
- Route descriptions and maps
- Luggage transport
- Ferry trip Zeltingen-Rachtig to Traben-Trarbach
- Ferry trip from Cochem to Treis - Karden
Minimum 2 guests.
Departure dates are Sundays
| May - October 2008 |
5 |
£389 |
£60 |
Single room supplement: £8 per
night
Extra night in Trier or Koblenz (B&B): £42pp sharing
a twin or double room
*Prices vary and can only be confirmed when you
make a booking.
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| Travel
options |
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Suggested times and points of departure - please call us to discuss the most suitable flights and latest prices.
Latest HF Holidays Flight Information - updated 05/11/2007 (provisional)
| British Airways |
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| Route |
Out |
Return |
Price from |
| Heathrow - Frankfurt |
11:50 - 14:25 |
15:15 - 15:50 |
£100 |
| Manchester - Frankfurt |
09:20 - 12:00 |
16:30 - 17:10 |
£120 |
Transfer to Trier: 3-4hrs by train and taxi (payable locally)
| Ryanair |
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| Route |
Out |
Return |
Price from |
| Stansted - Frankfurt Hahn |
12:20 - 14:35 |
11:40 - 11:55 |
£60 |
Transfer to Trier: 1-2hrs by bus (payable locally)
For rail tickets contact German Rail in London on 0870 243 5363.
Airport Parking: To book secure airport parking throughout the UK visit Purple Parking or Holiday Extras to book on-line.
Airport Hotels: To book airport hotels throughout the UK visit Holiday Extras to book on-line.
Airport Lounges: To book aiport lounges visit Holiday Extras to book on-line.
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| Average
temperature |
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The average daytime temperatures for this region of Germany
are listed below:
May
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16°C |
61°F |
June
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19°C |
67°F |
July
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22°C |
71°F |
August
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20°C |
69°F |
| September |
17°C |
62°F |
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