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Two cyclists rest on a bench beside the Mosel River with bicycles parked nearby. Historic town with church towers and colorful houses visible across the water.

Cyclists near Saarburg with St Laurentius Church (photo credit: H. Czauderna)

Moselle & Saar | Saarburg - Koblenz or Koblenz - Saarburg

Beautiful river valleys and vineyards on Saar and Moselle

Bike & boat trip
8 Days / 7 Nights
Distance tour
Individual tour
Two cyclists rest on a bench beside the Mosel River with bicycles parked nearby. Historic town with church towers and colorful houses visible across the water.

Cyclists near Saarburg with St Laurentius Church (photo credit: H. Czauderna)

The history of this region goes back to the Roman Era, some 2.000 years ago. Beautiful timbered houses, vineyards, the Porta Nigra in Trier, the "German corner" (conjunction of Moselle and Rhine) in Koblenz and Saarburg (also known as "little Venice") are only a few of the highlights during this trip.

The Moselle, with a length of 544 km, is the Rhine’s longest tributary and it is also the second most important shipping route in Germany. The Saar, which has the greatest abundance of water and a length of 246 km, is the Moselle’s longest tributary. The quality of the cycle paths along this route is excellent. Most of the path along the Moselle is paved or asphalted and does not have any gradients of note. This makes the trip suitable even for relatively unpractised cyclists.

Cochem castle on hilltop overlooking colorful half-timbered houses along Mosel River, with pink flowers in foreground and blue sky above.

Cochem on the Moselle with the majestic Reichsburg (photo credit: mh90photo)

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Cochem castle on hilltop overlooking colorful half-timbered houses along Mosel River, with pink flowers in foreground and blue sky above.

Cochem on the Moselle with the majestic Reichsburg (photo credit: mh90photo)

The itinerary
 at a glance

For your 8-day tour from Saarburg to Koblenz

Please note, that this tour is also conducted in reverse direction, from Koblenz to Saarburg. For departure dates refer to section "Prices/Dates".

Embarkation from 04:00 p.m. You will spend the first night and evening in Saarburg. In its centre you will find a waterfall of 20 meters deep as well as many baroque buildings and fisher houses. Around 6 p.m. the captain and crew will welcome you on board.

Today you will cycle from Saarburg along the idyllic nature reserve of the abandoned meander of the River Saar. Further on to Wasserbillig in Luxemburg and from here to the Igeler Säule. Later you will reach Trier, where MS Olympia is already waiting for you.

After breakfast you will cycle via Pfalzel to Riol/Mehring, the largest winegrowers' community in the Mosel-Saar-Ruwer region.

Today you will reach Bernkastel-Kues by bike. The market place from the Middle Ages with many wood timbered houses invites you for a rest. On your way you visit Neumagen-Dhron which is the oldest wine city of Germany. Further on you reach Piesport, the oldest wine growing community along the Moselle. You should take the time to enjoy the popular wines.

From Bernkastel-Kues to Traben-Trarbach the route continues along the right bank of the Moselle. You follow the meanders of the Moselle and reach Zell on the Moselle - known for the "Zeller Schwarze Katz" wine location. In Zell you should take the opportunity to get to know the good wines of the Moselle.

The perfect maintained historical centre of Beilstein, "the Sleeping Beauty of the Moselle", is waiting for you. Today's tour ends in Cochem with the Reichsburg. Cochem is a lovely little town with historical half-timbered houses and a picturesque Old town.

Today you can spend the day on board and relax on the sundeck. Enjoy the beautiful Moselle landscape passing by and stroll along the "Deutsche Eck" in Koblenz in the afternoon, where Moselle and Rhine flow together. Experienced cyclists can cycle from Cochem to Koblenz and visit Burg Eltz.

Disembarkation after breakfast at 09:00 a.m. Individual journey home.

Level

Beginners and dabblers

You feel right at home on flat terrain. You have nothing against a few little breaks, and sightseeing is a priority for you. These trips are also suitable for cyclists who are not super fit. In short, these tours are for all those who prefer relaxed cycling and easy enjoyment for body, mind and soul.

Topography

The stages lead through mostly flat terrain without any notable gradients.

Road conditions

You will cycle on sealed side roads and well-developed bike paths.

Route-finding & navigation

There is a daily route briefing on board. Afterwards, you will cycle at your own pace according to the maps provided.

Fancy a break from cycling?

If you want to take a break from cycling, you can stay on the boat and get to the next destination without any effort.

Overview of PEDALO Levels
Map showing Mosel River cycling route from Saarburg (S) to Koblenz (Z), passing through Trier, Mehring, Bernkastel-Kues, Zell, and Cochem.

Services & Info
 Trip details

  • 7 x overnight stays on the MS Olympia
  • 7 x hearty breakfast buffet
  • 6 x packed lunch or lunch on board
  • 6 x afternoon coffee/tea on board
  • 7 x 3-course dinner
  • Welcome drink on arrival day

  • Daily route briefing with on board tour leader
  • All port, bridge and sluice charges
  • Carefully designed routes
  • Detailed travel documents per cabin in English
Minimum number of participants
  • This tour requires a minimum of 75 participants. If this number is not reached and the tour is cancelled, you will be notified no later than 21 days before the start of the tour.
  • If the tour is cancelled, you will receive a full refund. No further claims will be accepted.
  • Once the minimum number of participants has been reached, the tour is guaranteed to take place. You will receive confirmation of your booking as soon as a PEDALO representative has checked the available capacity.

Prices & Dates
 at a glance

Start in Saarburg: Saturday, 02.05. / 16.05. / 08.08. / 22.08. / 05.09. / 19.09. / 03.10. / 17.10.2026

Start in Koblenz: Saturday, 09.05. / 01.08. / 15.08. / 29.08. / 12.09. / 26.09. / 10.10.2026

 

↓ Before you proceed to the booking form, please choose whether you would like to start the tour in Saarburg or in Koblenz (button below, highlighted in green). ↓

Prices per person in EUR

Frequently asked
 questions

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The combination of bike and boat is becoming more and more popular. The PEDALO catalogue is extensive and varied, but spaces and dates are limited.

If you’ve been thinking about booking one of our fantastic bike and boat trips, we recommend not delaying for too long, as certain dates are often booked up quickly on many of our trips. Welcome on board! But please make sure to book in good time.

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  • Changes to the sailing times and/or the route, which may occur in the event of high or low water or other unforeseeable weather conditions such as storms, etc. are not grounds for cancellation without cost.
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  • The same applies to lock and/or bridge repairs that are ordered by the authorities but not announced in advance.
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  • In these cases, we reserve the right (for your own safety) to change the route and/or to bridge some sections with other means of transport. In some cases, overnight stays may be necessary.

Your travel documents usually include general travel information, a hotel list, a road book and/or detailed maps as well as a textual description of the route; you will also get luggage tags and possibly also vouchers and/or information material on the various sightseeing attractions. The exact contents of the information package depend on the booked trip and its included services.

The documents will be sent to you approx. two to three weeks before the start of your tour. Depending on the trip, you may receive them partly in digital form and partly by post – or you will receive the hotel list and general travel information in advance by e-mail, and the remaining documents along with the maps on site at your starting hotel.

Please note that the travel documents are issued exclusively for PEDALO guests and are therefore not available without a booking.

Travel insurance is not included in our prices. You can decide whether to get a quote elsewhere or simply book your travel insurance online at pedalo.com/en/service/travel-insurance. In any case, we recommend that you take out travel cancellation insurance!

Please note that for last-minute bookings (less than 30 days before the start of the trip), insurance cover can only be taken out within 3 days of booking.

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