the « Quartier de la Petite France » in Strasbourg
wine-growing landscapes of Saar and Moselle
World Heritage Site “Völklinger Hütte“
8Days
7Nights
320Total kms
53.333333333333km/day (avg)
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).
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