Eifel loop | Round trip starting in Koblenz

The town centre is situated at the confluence of the Moselle and the Rhine. You should allow plenty of time for an initial stroll around the town. Your hire bikes will be ready for collection at your booked accommodation.

The Rhine shows you the way out of Koblenz and will accompany you for most of the day. The scenic Rhine Valley will captivate you. The river widens in this section. As you cycle along, you’ll pass through a succession of small, picturesque villages. In Remagen, there is an information centre dedicated to the bridge that gained a grim notoriety during the Second World War. Rolandseck, with its historic buildings and the Arp Museum Bahnhof, is also well worth a visit.

For the final stretch, you’ll follow the course of the River Ahr to Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler. Nestled amidst the varied landscape of the Ahr Valley, this spa town is widely renowned for its bubbling healing waters.

A day of cycling through the wild and romantic river landscape of the Ahr Valley is on the programme. You’ll cycle through lush green forests and wild herb-filled meadows. In the heart of this red wine paradise, rugged rock formations will enchant you. Quaint wine taverns will tempt you to stop and linger time and again. On the final stretch, you’ll discover the Ahbach Valley. Today’s destination is Hillesheim, in the heart of the Vulkaneifel.

Note: Today, you’ll comfortably cover a short stretch by transfer. On this section, the cycle path has not yet been fully restored following the devastating natural disaster.

To begin with, you’ll continue your ride along the beautiful Kalkeifel Cycle Route. But you’ll soon find yourself in the tranquil Kyll Valley. The cycle route of the same name is very well maintained, and the wild, romantic valley is sure to enchant you. Time and again, ancient castles and monasteries line your path. In Bitburg, your destination for today, a hearty beer will make up for your efforts.

You’ll also spend most of today in the tranquil Kyll Valley. With the river always close by, you can look forward to magnificent panoramic views and breathtaking natural landscapes. At Ehrang, you’ll reach the Moselle and follow it for the final stretch to Trier. Make sure you allow plenty of time to visit the world-famous amphitheatre and the Porta Nigra. In Trier, you can experience and explore 2,000 years of history at first hand.

For the rest of the trip, you’ll cycle along the beautiful Moselle. Just past Trier, a wine trail provides information about local grape varieties. Shortly before Piesport, you’ll cycle through Neumagen-Dhron, Germany’s oldest wine-growing village. It’s not far from there to Bernkastel-Kues, where the numerous narrow streets and colourful half-timbered houses are sure to impress. Of course, you should be sure to sample the famous "Bernkasteler Doctor".

Your cycle tour now takes you through the "Kröver Nacktarsch" wine-growing region. A boat trip (optional) offers magnificent views of the surrounding vineyards, and in Traben-Trarbach you’ll find numerous architectural masterpieces from the Art Nouveau and Belle Époque periods. In Enkirch, a gem of Moselle half-timbered architecture, you should stop for a short break.

Continuing along the Moselle, you’ll soon reach the next well-known wine-growing region, the "Zeller Schwarze Katz". Finally, via Beilstein – also known as the Rothenburg on the Moselle – you’ll reach today’s destination, Cochem. You should definitely visit the charming town centre and the 11th-century Reichsburg.

A detour to the medieval Eltz Castle, which is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and best-preserved castles in Germany, is definitely worth it. Set amidst the countryside, it exudes a fairytale beauty and offers breathtaking views. Back on the Moselle Cycle Route, you’ll once again pass through numerous picturesque wine-growing villages on your final stage before reaching Koblenz, the starting point of this wonderful cycle tour.

Your cycling tour comes to an end after breakfast. There’s plenty to discover in Koblenz. We’d be more than happy to book an extended stay for you.