Individual Arrival in Treves

Treves is a fascinating town and was once the capital of the Western Roman Empire. You can visit the Porta Nigra, the best preserved Roman city gates north of the Alps, or the basilica, the largest preserved ancient roofed structure. The thermal baths give visitors a good insight into the Roman bathing culture and traffic has been crossing the Roman bridge since 1860. If you have booked a rental bike, it will be waiting for you in your hotel.
Overnight stay in Treves

Excursion along the Moselle to Bernkastel-Kues, approx. 40 - 70 km + boat trip

From Treves you will follow the Moselle down river. The largest steep terrain winegrowing region in the world dominates the landscape along the meanders of the Moselle. You will be able to test the famous Moselle wine in one of the small villages. You can follow along the Moselle Cycle Path for as long as you want – visit nearby Trittenheim and the wine taverns of the Moselle boats located there or you stop at Bernkastel-Kues to view the medieval market place with its timber-framed houses. You can then return to Treves by boat or with the cyclists’ bus service (not included).
Overnight stay in Treves

Excursion along the Saar to Merzig, approx. 60 km + train journey

Today you will cycle from Treves to Konz and further along the Saar to Merzig. Along the way you can gain an insight into the cultural history of the region by visiting the Open Air Museum of Roscheider Hof near Konz and take a walk through the medieval Old Town of Saarburg with its famous castle of the same name. In Mettlach you will be able to gain an insight into the history of the ceramic factory of Villeroy & Boch which has its main office here, before coming to the famous Saar Bend shortly before Merzig. From Merzig you can take the train back to Treves (price not included).
Overnight stay in Treves

Excursion along the Sauer to Echternach, approx. 40 km + cyclists’ bus

Today you will once again cycle from Treves upriver along the Moselle. From Wasserbillig on you will continue to follow along the Sauer and pass the small villages of Born and Moersdorf, which are the gateways to Luxembourgish Switzerland. In Echternach the Anglo-Saxon missionary Willibrord founded a monastery in 697, the starting point for the annual Ecternach Spring Procession. You can return to Treves by bicycle which will however double your trip to a length of 80 km, or you can use the cyclists’ bus (not included).
Overnight stay in Treves

Individual Journey Home or Extension of Stay

After breakfast your cycling tour from Treves comes to an end. We would, however, be more than happy to extend your stay in the oldest city in Germany.