Self Guided From
€638
  • the « Quartier de la Petite France » in Strasbourg
  • wine-growing landscapes of Saar and Moselle
  • World Heritage Site “Völklinger Hütte“
8 Days
7 Nights
320 Total kms
53.333333333333 km/day (avg)
mini-map
This beautiful bike tour begins in Strasbourg, with its UNESCO World Heritage Site historic town centre. The cycle path continues through the Zorn valley along the Rhine-Marne canal and its numerous locks. You then arrive to the region of Saarland which offers attractions such as the baroque city of Saarbrücken, the World Heritage Site “Völklinger Hütte“, the museum of ceramics Villeroy & Boch and the well-known Saar bow in Mettlach. Your trip continues to the vast vineyards the Moselle until the Roman city of Trier. During the last days of the tour you pass thorugh magnificent varied landscapes of green forests and colourful fields until reaching the myriad delights of the capital of the only Grand Duchy in the world: Luxembourg City,

Tour Route

Day
1
Arrival
to
Strasbourg

Check-in at the hotels and opportunity for free sightseeing.
Day
2
Strasbourg
to
Saverne

You leave Strasbourg by the European Parliament. The cycle trail leads you along the towpath of the Marne-Rhine canal to reach Saverne. The cycle path passes through manny small towns and villages, such as Brumath, the capital of Alsace in Roman times and Hochfelden, famous for its brewing tradition. You arrive to the picturesque town of Saverne with its impressive double lock. Cycle along the marina and enjoy a fantastic view at the Rohan Castle!
50km
Day
3
Saverne
to
Saarbrücken

Today you begin with a transfer by bus to Mittersheim. You will cycle along the Sarre Canal and discover the beautiful forests and countryside landscapes. From Sarreguemines, famous for its earthenware, you reach Germany. You arrive in Saarbrücken, a border city with French flair, a baroque cityscape and numerous sights and museums.
63km
Day
4
Saarbrücken
to
Merzig

You will follow the Saar cycling route which takes you to cultural highlights as the World Heritage Site “Völklinger Hütte“ (former ironworks). Covering an area of more than 600.000 m2, the gigantic foundry is the only fully preserved ironworks from the heyday of industrialisation in the world. Then you pass through the city of the Sun King, Saarlouis, before you arrive in Merzig where you will be staying for two nights.
48km
Day
5
Merzig

Take a relaxing break in the small town of Merzig or cycle in the heart of the “Merziger Äppelkischd”, which means “apple box”, so named because of the many local apple orchards. On the way, you will see numerous apple trees, vast cornfields, rapeseed fields and maize fields. You will discover a lot of pieces of art (carved stones) that invite bikers to an extraordinary cycle day at the German-French border.
36km
Day
6
Merzig
to
Trier

After breakfast you will be cycling a few kilometres to pass the 1st hightlight, the Saar Bow, which is a unique natural wonder. From there you will cycle to Mettlach where you can visit the famous Ceramics manufacture Villeroy & Boch. Behind the Baroque facade, you can experience more than 260 years of ceramic and corporate history. The route leads you to Saarburg a picturesque town where you can admire a waterfall of 20 meters high. Continue to the vast vineyards right and left of the river Moselle until Trier. Take your time to visit the Porta Nigra, the amphitheater, the Imperial Baths or the magnificent cathedral.
64km
Day
7
Trier
to
Luxembourg

You begin this stage at the Römerbrücke and cycle again along the Moselle before you reach the border. You cycle now on small country roads, through little villages, and hilly landscapes with green forests and colorful fields. You arrive in Luxembourg, a modern and cosmopolitan city where you can visit the Ducal Palace, the Notre Dame Cathedral and the impressive casemates registered on the UNESCO world heritage list.
59km
Day
8
Luxembourg
to
Departure

Departure or extension

FAQs

    •  
    • Accommodation in 3* hotels
    • Breakfast
    • Personal tour information (FR, DE, EN)
    • except Sundays and public holidays
    • Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel
    • Transfer Saverne-Mittersheim (bike incl.)
    • Well-prepared route guidance
    • For bike rental, including rental bike
    • insurance
    • Detailed travel documents 1x per room
    • (FR, DE, EN with route or overview maps,
    • route description, important telephone
    • numbers)
    • Own signposting
    • GPS data available
    • Service hotline
    •  
    • Dinner (except for half board)
    • Drinks, lunch
    • Bike insurance for own bikes
    • General insurance (personal insurance,
    • travel cancellation insurance including
    • repatriation in case of accident, illness or death)
    • Round trip
    • Visits
    • Park fees
    • Repairs
    • Single room supplement (if not booked)
    • Local tax
    •  
    • Train station in Strasbourg
    • Strasbourg airport, shuttle to the train station, taxi to the hotels.
    • Other airports nearby : Basel/Mulhouse about 120 km, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden about 60 km.
    • Return transfer on Saturday from Luxembourg on request from 4 persons: Pick-up at the hotel, €85 per person incl. bike, reservation necessary, payable on spot.
    • Good train connections from Luxembourg to Strasbourg (direct or 1x change).

Prices

Low Season
06
Apr
26
Apr

Low Season
28
Sep
05
Oct

Mid Season
27
Apr
24
May

Mid Season
31
Aug
27
Sep

High Season
25
May
30
Aug

Self Guided / per person
Standard Adult Double €638€638€678€678€718
Adult Single €873€873€913€913€953

Extras

Bike rental €75
e-Bike rental €180
Half board €140
Extra Nights Available / shared y
Extra Nights Available / single y
;

Contact Us

Related tours

;