The Moselle cycle path — from the Vosges to the Rhine in 18 stages

The Moselle rises in the Vosges near Bussang, not far from the center of the village at an elevation of about 600 meters. Take a moment to start your journey at the spring. It is the origin of the culture along the Moselle and may perhaps fill you with a little respect for the lifeline of this region… read more

It goes on a little-traveled road on Éloyes to Épinal. At this stage there are again a few meters to overcome, but from Épinal the landscape changes. With the Vosges in the back you can look forward to a wide and open terrain and less altitude.



Èpinal, the capital of the French department of Vosges, has… read more

From Épinal it goes to Golbey and directly on the Moselle on to Chavelot. Shortly after Chavelot you will reach the Lorraine region. On the way to Vincey, you'll see an old factory building that once had a weaving mill. Finished goods were then transported by water.



In Bainville-aux-Miroirs begins the… read more

In beautiful nature, it continues through Les Turbines to Nancy. With its 100,000 inhabitants, Nancy offers a wide selection of cozy bistros, restaurants and all sorts of attractions. The cityscape with its many historic buildings is a real pleasure. The picturesque Place Stanislas, the Königsplatz with… read more

From Nancy, the fifth stage on the Moselradweg leads to Pont-à-Mousson. In Custines, the Meurthe, the third largest tributary of the Moselle, flows into the main river. The bike path continues along the Moselle past small villages. Continue to Pont-à-Mousson, with its small Markptlatz invites you to… read more

After Pagny-sur-Moselle, Jouy-aux-Arches approaches. The Roman aqueduct, which even towers over a few houses, immediately catches your eye. After only 14 more kilometers, today's stage destination Metz is reached. The impressive Saint-Étienne Cathedral and numerous other small and large buildings from… read more

This is the last full stage before the German border and the transition to the better developed and signposted Moselle cycle path. From Metz the bike path leads close to the water. Again and again, there is the opportunity to enjoy France not only scenic, but also culinary. As everywhere along the Moselle… read more

The French town of Thionville in Lorraine is the starting point of the German Mosel cycle path, which is continuously expanded and signposted from here. On former towpaths and side roads, the official start stage usually takes you directly to the border triangle Germany-France-Luxembourg to Perl, where… read more

This stage of the Mosel cycle path runs completely on the right, German Moselufer. However, as the Moselle always forms the border between the neighboring states, it is possible to look at Luxembourg. The well-developed bike path leads without gradients through the broad valley of the Upper Moselle… read more

This stage of the Mosel cycle path leads along the right bank of the Moselle to the Moselle metropolis of Trier and starts in the attractive wine village of Nittel, which lies at the foot of high dolomite and limestone cliffs. A little further along the cycle path you reach the village of Oberbillig… read more

The starting point of the stage is Trier - a treasure chest of architecture characterized by Roman architecture. Via the Kaiser-Wilhelm-Brücke bridge, the cycle path along the left bank of the Moselle leads first to the Pfalzel district, which for a long time was the summer residence of the Roman emperors… read more

Through wide Mosel loops and vineyards, the Mosel cycle path leads from Mehring to the wine town of Piesport on its twelfth stage. One of the most beautiful and well-known loops is located between Leiwen and Trittenheim, in front of Neumagen-Dhron, the oldest wine town in Germany and the site of the… read more

This stage leads along the right bank of the Moselle along the wine town of Piesport to historic Bernkastel-Kues. Downstream, vineyards, orchards and picturesque wine-growing villages such as Wintrich, Brauneberg and Mülheim culminate in the cultural highlight of the stage. The famous Moselle town of… read more

After the medieval town of Bernkastel-Kues, the Moselle Cycle Path leads on this stage - always along the right bank - to Zeltingen-Rachtig. A detour through the center with its old estates and half-timbered houses is always worthwhile. Opposite of Rachtig is the former Cistercian monastery Machern… read more

It continues to the next wine town Enkirch. The place is also referred to as the treasure trove of the Rhenish half-timbered building and is certainly worth a visit. Then the drive leads over castle in the winegrower Pünderich. The cycle path finally takes you via the wine village Breidel to Zell, the… read more

The next stage starts at the historic railway bridge in Bullay. Face the challenge and climb the steepest vineyard in Europe on the "Calmont via ferrata". But you will be rewarded with one of the most beautiful views over the Mosel valley. The bike tour continues along the idyllic wine villages of Ediger… read more

On this stage, you can look forward to interesting castles and palaces. The stage starts with a view of the majestic Reichsburg. About Klotten and Pommern it goes to the historic place Treis-Karden.



From Moselkern you can make a trip to the castle Eltz, one of the most beautiful castles in Germany. The… read more

Your last stage leads along the left bank of the Moselle from Löf to shortly before Koblenz. On the last kilometers through the region Terrassenmosel there are still some typical Moselle wine villages waiting to be discovered by you. Thus, in Kobern-Gondorf the medieval market square and probably the… read more