Rhine & Mosel By Bike & Boat
Germany Bike + Boat Tours
Discover Koblenz, Cochem, & Rüdesheim as you cycle through Germany’s castles & wine regions
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Tour Type
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Skill Level
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Length8 days
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Prices from€1115 Rates
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Overview
Explore Germany’s Rhine and Mosel rivers on a bike and boat tour that takes you through some of the country’s most scenic and historic regions. Beginning in the ancient Roman city of Koblenz, where the rivers meet at "Deutsche Eck," this journey takes you along world-class cycling paths through two of Germany's most renowned wine regions. As you follow the Rhine, you’ll explore the UNESCO-listed Middle Rhine Valley, dotted with castles, medieval towns, and the legendary Loreley Rock.
The tour continues through the Mosel Valley, famous for its Riesling wines. Here, you’ll cycle past vineyards and visit unique landmarks like Eltz Castle and the Mosel loop at Bremm, home to the steepest vineyard in Europe. Explore charming towns such as Cochem and Bernkastel-Kues, known for their wine and riverside beauty.
From ancient Celtic and Roman influences to medieval castles and timeless legends, this journey provides a unique and immersive way to experience the heart of Germany's most beautiful river valleys.
Highlights
- Koblenz & "Deutsche Eck" - The historic meeting point of the Rhine and Mosel.
- UNESCO Middle Rhine Valley - Cycle past vineyards and stunning landscapes.
- Loreley Rock - Legendary rock associated with local folklore.
- Eltz Castle - A well-preserved medieval hilltop castle
- Riesling Wine Region - Famous for world-class Riesling wines and vineyards.
- Medieval Towns & Castles - Explore charming towns like Bacharach and Rüdesheim.
- Cochem & Reichsburg Castle - Scenic town with a towering hilltop castle.
Need help deciding which river to tour? Read our guide to European bike and boat river cruises.
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Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Koblenz and cruise to St. Goar
Day 2: St. Goar – Bacharach – Bingen – Rüdesheim (18 mi / 30 km)
Day 3: Rüdesheim – Mainz (21–28 mi / 35–43 km)
Day 4: Mainz – Lehmen – Treis-Karden (22 mi / 30 km)
Day 5: Treis-Karden – Beilstein – Traben-Trarbach (28 mi / 49 km)
Day 6: Traben-Trarbach – Bernkastel-Kues – Cochem (28–57 mi / 44–90 km)
Day 7: Cochem – Winningen – Koblenz (6–25 mi / 10–40 km)
Day 8: Departure from KoblenzThe tour itinerary and route may be subject to changes due to nautical, technical, weather-related, or other unforeseen circumstances.
Day 1: Koblenz – St. Goar
Embarkation begins at 2 pm in Koblenz. At 3 pm, the ship cruises south along the Rhine past Boppard into the UNESCO-listed Upper Middle Rhine Valley, arriving in St. Goar. Rheinfels Castle rises above the town, with Katz Castle, Maus Castle, and the famous Loreley Rock on the opposite bank. Overnight in St. Goar.Day 2: St. Goar – Bacharach – Bingen – Rüdesheim (18 mi / 30 km)
Your first cycling day begins in St. Goar along the Rhine Cycle Path through the narrowest and most dramatic stretch of the Rhine Valley. Enjoy views of the Loreley Rock, then continue through Oberwesel and Bacharach to Bingen. At the Binger Loch narrows, spot the medieval Mäuseturm and Ehrenfels Castle. Take the ferry across the river to reach Rüdesheim.Day 3: Rüdesheim – Mainz (21–28 mi / 35–43 km)
Start the day with a quiet walk through Rüdesheim before cycling to Mainz. Choose a shorter, flat riverside route or a longer ride that climbs to Eberbach Monastery, a beautiful Romanesque and early Gothic abbey known for its wine heritage. Arrive in Mainz and explore before rejoining the ship.Day 4: Mainz – Lehmen lock | Lehmen – Treis-Karden (22 mi / 30 km)
The ship sails early, passing the Deutsche Eck in Koblenz before entering the Moselle. Around lunchtime, begin cycling from Lehmen along the Moselle to Moselkern, then follow the Elzbach valley uphill to Burg Eltz, a stunning 12th-century hilltop castle. Continue through Moselkern and Müden to Treis-Karden.Day 5: Treis-Karden – Beilstein | Beilstein – Traben-Trarbach (28 mi / 49 km)
During breakfast, the ship brings you to Beilstein. From here, cycle the winding Cochemer Krampen, a scenic section of the Moselle lined with vineyards and small villages. Continue to the twin town of Traben-Trarbach.Day 6: Bernkastel-Kues round tour (28 mi / 44 km) | Traben-Trarbach – Cochem (29–33 mi / 46–53 km)
Spend the morning cycling to Bernkastel-Kues and back or explore Traben-Trarbach on foot. The ship departs at 2 pm for Cochem, or you may cycle downstream to reach the town crowned by the famous Reichsburg Castle.Day 7: Cochem – Winningen | Winningen – Koblenz (6–25 mi / 10–40 km)
While you enjoy breakfast, the ship sails to Winningen for a short stop before continuing to Koblenz around 11 am. Ride or cruise the last stretch. Your final afternoon is free to explore historic Koblenz, founded by the Romans at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle.Day 8: Koblenz
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Boats & Bikes
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Arkona
Deluxe Class Boat
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Azor Steps (or similar) • Nexus 7-gears … • Handbrakes … • Selle-Royal gel saddle … • Shimano motor (400 WH) with 4 levels of support … • Gel saddle … • Fixed lock … Accessories: • Pannier bag … •… Read MoreThe Arkona is new to our program and was refurbished in the winter of 2017/2018. Both the upper and the main deck hold comfortable cabins of 11 m² which are modernly and tastefully furnished. All cabins feature hotel-style beds, en-suite facilities with shower and hair dryer, TV, safe and individually controlled air conditioning. Read More
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Inclusions
What’s Included
- Accommodation for 7 nights
- Breakfasts, packed lunches, & 7 three-course dinners
- Complimentary welcome drink
- Coffee & tea are available until 4 pm
- Climate-controlled cabin with daily cleaning
- 7-speed city touring bike with pannier & water bottle
- Self-guided cycling tours (independent cycling, tour leader on route is available for questions/emergencies)
- Daily briefings
- Short walking tours
- Route information
- GPS tracks
- WiFi available in restaurant
- Carbon offset contribution
What’s Not Included
- Coffee and tea on board after 4 p.m.
- Drinks
- Helmet rental
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees and excursions
- Fees for ferries
- Transfers to/from the docking place
- €5 per person SGR Insolvency protection
- Bike Protection
- Travel Insurance
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Dates & Pricing
Dates & Pricing
Questions about dates or pricing? We’re here to help! Call 800-951-4384 to talk to a Tour Specialist now.
Jun 13Jun 13 (fully booked) € 1615 Jun 13Jun 13 (fully booked) € 2365 Jun 20Jun 20 (3 cabins left) € 1615 Book Jun 20Jun 20 (3 cabins left) € 2365 Book Jun 27Jun 27 (16 cabins left) € 1615 Book Jun 27Jun 27 (16 cabins left) € 2365 Book Jul 4Jul 4 (10 cabins left) € 1615 Book Jul 4Jul 4 (10 cabins left) € 2365 Book Jul 11Jul 11 (fully booked) € 1515 Jul 11Jul 11 (fully booked) € 2215 Jul 18Jul 18 (6 cabins left) € 1515 Book Jul 18Jul 18 (6 cabins left) € 2215 Book Jul 25Jul 25 (16 cabins left) € 1515 Book Jul 25Jul 25 (16 cabins left) € 2215 Book Aug 1Aug 1 (7 cabins left) € 1515 Book Aug 1Aug 1 (7 cabins left) € 2215 Book Aug 8Aug 8 (8 cabins left) € 1515 Book Aug 8Aug 8 (8 cabins left) € 2215 Book Aug 15Aug 15 (11 cabins left) € 1515 Book Aug 15Aug 15 (11 cabins left) € 2215 Book Aug 22Aug 22 (14 cabins left) € 1515 Book Aug 22Aug 22 (14 cabins left) € 2215 Book Aug 29Aug 29 (9 cabins left) € 1615 Book Aug 29Aug 29 (9 cabins left) € 2365 Book Sep 5Sep 5 (2 cabins left) € 1615 Book Sep 5Sep 5 (2 cabins left) € 2365 Book Sep 12Sep 12 (5 cabins left) € 1615 Book Sep 12Sep 12 (5 cabins left) € 2365 Book Sep 19Sep 19 (9 cabins left) € 1615 Book Sep 19Sep 19 (9 cabins left) € 2365 Book Sep 26Sep 26 (9 cabins left) € 1515 Book Sep 26Sep 26 (9 cabins left) € 2215 Book Oct 3Oct 3 (14 cabins left) € 1415 Book Oct 3Oct 3 (14 cabins left) € 2065 Book Oct 10Oct 10 (14 cabins left) € 1265 Book Oct 10Oct 10 (14 cabins left) € 1840 Book Oct 17Oct 17 (9 cabins left) € 1115 Book Oct 17Oct 17 (9 cabins left) € 1615 Book Oct 24Oct 24 (20 cabins left) € 1115 Book Oct 24Oct 24 (20 cabins left) € 1615 Book Pricing details and extra options
- Season A 2026 Jun 13, 20, 27; Jul 4, Aug 29, Sep 5, 12, 19 from € 16152026 departures: Jun 13, 20, 27; Jul 4, Aug 29, Sep 5, 12, 19
2026 June Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 13 2026 July Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 2026 August Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 2026 September Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Double occupancy Twin - lower deck € 1615 Twin - upper deck € 2015 Single occupancy Price Twin for single-use - lower deck € 2365 Single - upper deck € 2565 Bike rentals Price Touring bike Included Electric bike € 161 Helmet rental € 10 - Season B 2026 Jul 11, 18, 25; Aug 1, 8, 15, 22; Sep 26 from € 15152026 departures: Jul 11, 18, 25; Aug 1, 8, 15, 22; Sep 26
2026 July Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 11 2026 August Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 2026 September Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Double occupancy Twin - lower deck € 1515 Twin - upper deck € 1915 Single occupancy Price Twin for single-use - lower deck € 2215 Single - upper deck € 2415 Bike rentals Price Touring bike Included Electric bike € 161 Helmet rental € 10 - Season C 2026 Oct 3 from € 14152026 departures: Oct 3
2026 October Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Double occupancy Twin - lower deck € 1415 Twin - upper deck € 1815 Single occupancy Price Twin for single-use - lower deck € 2065 Single - upper deck € 2315 Bike rentals Price Touring bike Included Electric bike € 161 Helmet rental € 10 - Season D 2026 Oct 10 from € 12652026 departures: Oct 10
2026 October Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Double occupancy Twin - lower deck € 1265 Twin - upper deck € 1665 Single occupancy Price Twin for single-use - lower deck € 1840 Single - upper deck € 2115 Bike rentals Price Touring bike Included Electric bike € 161 Helmet rental € 10 - Season E 2026 Oct 17, 24 from € 11152026 departures: Oct 17, 24
2026 October Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Double occupancy Twin - lower deck € 1115 Twin - upper deck € 1515 Single occupancy Price Twin for single-use - lower deck € 1615 Single - upper deck € 1915 Bike rentals Price Touring bike Included Electric bike € 161 Helmet rental € 10
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Dietary Options Vegetarian (free of charge) On request Pescatarian (free of charge) On request Gluten-free € 70 Dairy-free € 70 Important note for guests with celiac disease: Due to the small kitchen space and shared equipment on board, we cannot guarantee that meals will be completely free from gluten cross-contamination. If even minimal exposure to gluten could trigger a severe or life-threatening reaction, you may want to consider alternative tours that can better meet your dietary safety needs.Vegan option not offered for this tour.
Please Note
- Rates are per person, based on double occupancy
- Tour prices are based on the fuel costs at time prices are set, often months or years in advance. In rare cases, additional fees may apply for fuel cost increases.
- Information to read before you book
- We recommend purchasing trip insurance
- Please see our FAQ
- Season A 2026 Jun 13, 20, 27; Jul 4, Aug 29, Sep 5, 12, 19 from € 1615
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Extra Info
Skill Level — Easy
An easy bike and boat tour featuring daily distances averaging 24 miles along flat, well-surfaced trails with smooth, paved or gravel paths.
Airport Info
To reach Koblenz, Germany, the easiest option is to fly to a major nearby airport such as Frankfurt Airport (FRA), located about 70 miles away, or Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN), around 60 miles away. Upon arrival, you can take a direct train from either airport to Koblenz, with travel times ranging from 1 to 1.5 hours
Local Travel
To get from the Koblenz Train Station (Koblenz Hauptbahnhof) to the boat docks near Deutsches Eck, you can walk about 25-30 minutes along the river, covering roughly 1.5 miles. Alternatively, taxis are available, with a ride to the docks taking about 10 minutes and costing around €10-15.
Climate
The Rhine and Mosel valleys have a mild, temperate climate from July to October. Summer temperatures range from 68°F to 79°F, with occasional rain. By fall, in September and October, temperatures cool to 50°F to 68°F, creating ideal conditions for exploring the vineyards during harvest season.
Day of Rest
On certain days, you will have the option to choose between a longer and a shorter cycling route. Keep in mind that the shorter routes may not include all the highlights mentioned. If you prefer not to cycle on any given day, you are welcome to stay on board and relax as the ship cruises to the next destination.
Remarks
On this trip, an expert and experienced tour leader will be on board. Each day, they will go over the next day’s cycling routes, offering tips and important information. You’ll cycle independently at your own pace, using a detailed map, GPS directions through the free Ride With GPS app, and printed route descriptions, all provided on board. The tour leader will also ride the routes, staying nearby and available by phone for emergencies, issues, or questions.
On the day of arrival, you can drop off your luggage on board starting at 11:00 AM.
Important to know
Travel Documents
It is each traveler's responsibility to ensure that you are in compliance with the country or countries you plan to visit. This includes and is not limited to passport validity, visa requirements and acquisition, blank passport pages required for your destination (s), etc.
US citizens: A good website to research the requirements of the Schengen Agreement and entry into other countries is travel.state.gov.
Non-EU and EU residents: Please research the requirements of your country of residence for international travel and your destination country or countries.
*Important note: Please check on the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) status as once implemented, this will be required to visit any of the 26 Schengen-member countries for tourism, business, medical, or transit. This is an additional check on security rather than a visa.Tour Operator
This tour is run by Boat Bike.
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Photos
![Eltz Castle seen through the trees, Treis-Karden, Germany. Unsplash@Peter Justinger]()
![Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, Koblenz, Germany. Unsplash@Michael Schreiber]()
![Vineyards of Winningen, Germany. Unsplash@Mohammad Edris Afzali]()
![View of Bacharach from above, Germany. Unsplash@Illia Panasenko]()
![Half-timbered houses in Beilstein, Germany. Unsplash@Luca J]()
![Colorful houses on the Koblenz waterfront, Germany. Unsplash@Anand Krishnan]()
![Back of the Kaizer Wilhelm I Monument, Koblenz, Germany, Unsplash@Pieter Biesemans]()
![Stahleck Castle, Bacharach, Germany. Unsplash@Mehmet Ulga]()
![Green hills of Beilstein, Germany. Unsplash@Luca J]()
![The hilltop Cochem Castle, Cochem, Germany. Unsplash@Gruescu Ovidiu]()
![Half-timbered houses in Rüdesheim, Germany. Unsplash@Joshua Kettle]()
![Half-timbered houses in Bacharach, Germany. Unsplash@Sholmes221]()
![Half-timbered houses of Bernkastel-kues, Germany. Unsplash@Eva Darron]()
![A scenic view of Cochem, Germany, featuring a castle perched on a hill surrounded by autumn foliage, colorful houses along the riverbank, and boats moored on the water.]()
![Church in Rüdesheim, Germany. Unsplash@Joshua Kettle]()
![Gold architectural details in Bernkastel-kues, Germany. Unsplash@Alexander Schimmeck]()
![A picturesque view of Cochem, Germany, with a castle atop a hill covered in autumn colors, a riverside walkway lined with colorful houses, and the calm reflection of the scenery on the water.]()
![St. Michael's Kirche, Bernkastel-kues, Germany. Unsplash@Febe Vanermen]()
![Glass of white wine in Bingen, Germany. Unsplash@Luca J]()
![Autumn in Beilstein, Germany. Unsplash@Kyle Patel]()
![View of Koblenz from above, Germany. Unsplash@Maxime Vandenberge]()
![Hilltop statue in Beilstein, Germany. Unsplash@Valentino Casavecchia]()
![Scenic views along the Mosel. toBBT]()
![Cycling by the Mosel along peaceful paths. toBBT]()
![Many towns have their own unique take on bratwurst with recipes passed down through generations. unsplash:monikaborys]()
![Cafe in Bernkastel-kues, Germany. Unsplash@Kevin Doyle]()
![Streetlights in Bacharach, Germany. Unsplash@Sholmes221]()
![Cable car to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, Koblenz, Germany. Unsplash@Frank Koster-Dupree]()
![Eltz castle hidden in the lush green valley. unsplash:david emrich]()
![German Happy Hour! unsplash:ClayBanks]()
![Dusk in Bacharach, Germany. Unsplash@Dominik Ferl]()
![Beautiful vineyards along the river. toBBT]()
![Traditional half-timbered German architecture in Bernkastel Kues. toBBT]()
![Germany is home to some of the oldest breweries in the world! unsplash:monikagrabkowska]()
![Pedestrians in the streets of Rüdesheim, Germany. Unsplash@Joshua Kettle]()
![Cycling in Bacharach. toBBT]()
![A charming narrow street in Rüdesheim, Germany, flanked by traditional half-timbered houses covered with green vines and illuminated by hanging lanterns.]()
![Couple walking over the bridge in Bernkastel-kues, Germany. Unsplash@Febe Vanermen]()
![Boat dock in Cochem, Germany. Unsplash@Shalev Cohen]()
![Views over Cochem and the Mosel. toBBT]()
![Lights reflecting on the water in Cochem, Germany. Unsplash@Philipp]()
![Cochem Castle perched atop a hill, Germany. Unsplash@Tharun Thejus]()
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Reviews
Reviews
Nicole H.
4 weeks agoVerified Reviewer
We had so much fun! This trip is great for a variety of mobility and fitness, as the trails are straightforward and easy terrain. You go past castle upon castle and through timber home towns. We went during the fall, so got to enjoy the crisp air and leaves changing. Very glad we planned ahead with the right layers. There were great options for activities and sights to see along the way. Make sure you do your research around operating hours, tickets, and what options there are to get there. We loved Eltz Castle and Cohem Castle. Some required hiking to get to. The tour operator offered a lot of additional activities as well that were really fun like a historical walking tour, wine tasting, and etc. They were very thoughtful to accommodate a variety of languages for us to join.
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