Aschaffenburg to Cochem

The itinerary may change due to unexpected factors such as weather fluctuations or lock maintenance. The captain retains the authority to modify the ship's route in the event of a flood or low tide, which may consequently impact the cycling schedule. In rare circumstances, the tour could be canceled with minimal notice. It is important to note that no legal entitlement is established in either scenario, considering water level issues as force majeure. This principle extends to unforeseen repair work on locks or bridges, or instances of mechanical breakdown, which may be officially ordered but not previously announced.

Disclaimer: The 2026 itinerary is subject to change and may be updated without prior notice.

Princesse Royal

Cochem to Aschaffenburg

Day 1: Cochem
Day 2: Cochem - Karden - Koblenz, 23 mi. (38 km)
Day 3: Koblenz - St. Goar, 23 mi. (38 km)
Day 4: St. Goar - Oberwesel - Rüdesheim (Bingen), 18 mi. (23 km)
Day 5: Rüdesheim (Bingen) - Mainz, 21 or 26 mi. (35 or 43 km)
Day 6: Mainz - Frankfurt-am-Main, 24 mi. (40 km)
Day 7: Frankfurt-am-Main - Aschaffenburg, 31 or 33 mi. (50 or 54 km)
Day 8: Achaffenburg

Day 1: Cochem
Individual arrival and embarkation from 2 p.m. in Cochem, where you will stay for the night. After a welcome by the captain, crew and tour leader there is time to take the bikes for a test ride. 

Day 2: Cochem - Karden - Koblenz, 23 mi. (38 km)
The boat takes you to Karden where you will visit the queen of German fortresses, the impressive Burg Eltz. You will cruise past Klotten, Pommern, and Alken, amongst others, in the heart of wine country. These are all typical Mosel towns, with nice timber-framed houses and of course, their own wines. Be sure to taste the “Pommerner Sonnenuhr”, which is a highly recommended Reisling. Today’s destination is fascinating and historic city of Koblenz, which has been an important defensive and economic center for centuries. Historic architecture such as the old castle, Ehrenbreitstein that towers over the right bank of the Rhine, the 12th century Alte Burg Castle, and the Old Town square are all highlights of Koblenz.

Day 3: Koblenz - St. Goar, 23 mi. (38 km)
Today’s cycling tour first goes to the castle Stolzenfels. Next is the ancient city of Boppard. Here the Rhine takes an amazing turn, nearly 180 degrees. Boppard, also called the ‘pearl on the River Rhine’, is home to the most famous observation spot on the river which can be reached via a chairlift. Boppard has always been a visitors magnet with her precipitous vineyards and one of the nicest bank promenades on the Middle Rhine and the oldest preserved Roman fort walls to the north of the Alps.

Your destination is St. Goar. A ferry and a bus bring you up to the famous statue, Loreley. A hiking path leads up to this lovely spot and offers a beautiful sight to the narrowest part in the romantic Rhine Valley. The Loreley is a 433 feet high slate cliff in the Upper Middle Rhine Valley World Heritage. 

First traces of human settlement have been apparent from the time the Loreley Plateau was level with the Rhine (600.000 years ago). During the Middle Ages the Loreley was well known, along with the Binger Loch, as the most dangerous section of the Rhine. Many mariners in their wooden dinghies faced a tragic end here. In St. Goar, directly opposite the Loreley, people settled to save shipwrecked mariners and nurse them back to health. After dinner you can join the city walk.

Day 4: St. Goar - Oberwesel - Rüdesheim (Bingen), 18 mi. (23 km)
During breakfast, join the boat through this famous passage. From Oberwesel we continue cycling along the lovely banks of the middle Rhine to Rüdesheim. Pompous castles attract on your way. We stay overnight in Rüdesheim, a historic city of winegrowers. Already the Romans grew wine here. The old town, dating from the Middle Ages, and parts of the city’s fortifications like the Adlerturm (eagle tower) are maintained. Here you will find cozy traditional wine taverns in historic half- timbered houses. No tourist leaves this international well-known city without visiting the world-famous Drosselgasse. The Drosselgasse is the heart of Rüdesheim’s old town, a “magnet” for guests from all continents. After dinner you can join the city walk through Rüdesheim.

Day 5: Rüdesheim (Bingen) - Mainz, 21 or 26 mi. (35 or 43 km)
This beautiful stage leads us through rolling vineyards and well-known wine villages. The Rhine flows leisurely, sometimes around little islands, and in places broadens its bed up to 800 meters in width! Our destination today is Mainz, where the Main river flows into the Rhine. In the afternoon there will be time to explore this interesting city. Mainz’s inner city is its pride and joy, filled with spacious plazas, lovingly restored -timbered houses and magnificent Baroque style churches. The ‘Old Town’ has a very charming and warm atmosphere. Dinner in town at your own account.

Day 6: Mainz - Frankfurt-am-Main, 24 mi. (40 km)
Today we follow the river Main, passing some small villages to arrive in Frankfurt, the financial heart of Germany. A unique feature of Frankfurt is its significant number of skyscrapers in the city center which form the Frankfurt skyline. Frankfurt is one of only a few cities in the European Union that have such a skyline, the others being London, Warsaw, Madrid, Rotterdam and La Défense in the outer Paris region. Because of the city’s skyline, Germans sometimes humorously refer to Frankfurt am Main as “Mainhattan”. After dinner you can join the city walk through Frankfurt.

Day 7: Frankfurt-am-Main - Aschaffenburg, 31 or 33 mi. (50 or 54 km)
Today’s cycling tour passes by Philippsruhe Castle and leads first to Hanau, birthplace of the Brothers Grimm, famous for their fairy tales. After crossing romantic town of Seligenstadt with its winding alleys, wood-framed houses, and basilica. You will find the barge again in Aschaffenburg, with the Johannisburg Palace, located on the banks of the Main River. This castle will be the first thing you see as you enter Aschaffenburg as it is the grandest of all Renaissance palace complexes. We will visit the castle in the afternoon. And after dinner you can join the city walk.

Day 8: Achaffenburg
Start the day with a hearty breakfast before saying goodbye. Disembarkation by 9:30 am in Aschaffenburg.

Aschaffenburg to Cochem

Day 1: Arrival in Aschaffenburg
Day 2: Aschaffenburg - Frankfurt-am-Main, 31 or 33 mi. (50 or 54 km)
Day 3: Frankfrust-am-Main - Mainz, 24 mi. (40 km)
Day 4: Mainz - Rüdesheim (Bingen), 21 or 26 mi. (35 or 43 km)
Day 5: Rüdesheim (Bingen) - St. Goar, 24 mi. (40 km)
Day 6: St. Goar - Koblenz, 27 mi. (45 km)
Day 7: Koblenz - Alken - Moselkern - Cochem, 25 mi. (40 km)
Day 8: Cochem

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