As far as cycle touring destinations in Europe go there are few better than the Moselle and Saar River valleys in Germany. In a word it is a “stunning” region highlighted by an enchanting countryside, fairy tale castles, award-winning vineyards on impossibly steep slopes and historic medieval towns and villages.

Day 1 (Sat): Koblenz

Day 2 (Sun): Koblenz – Alken | Alken – Moselkern – Cochem (Approx. 27 km/17 miles)

Day 3 (Mon): Cochem – Beilstein – Zell on the Moselle (Approx. 35 km/21m)

Day 4 (Tue): Zell on the Moselle – Bernkastel-Kues (Approx. 45 km/27 miles)

Day 5 (Wed): Bernkastel-Kues –Piesport – Mehring (Approx. 50 km/30 miles)

Day 6 (Thu): Mehring – Trier (Approx. 25-35 km/15-21 miles)

Day 7 (Fri): Trier – Saarburg | Saarburg – Mettlach – Saarburg (Approx. 20-65 km/12-41 miles)

Day 8 (Sat): Saarburg

In italics printed parts will be covered by ship