The Most Beautiful Bicycle Tours Around Mülheim an der Mosel
Hop on your bike and explore the Moselle along varied trails that wind through the river, vineyards, and historic wine-growing villages. Right along the riverbank, you’ll find mostly leisurely routes, while the Moselle hills, side valleys, and foothills of the Hunsrück offer more challenging rides.
Whether you’re riding a touring bike, road bike, mountain bike, or e-bike, you’ll find bike tours for all skill levels around Mülheim an der Mosel. The Moselle Bike Path runs right through the region, and other loop tours start in Mülheim, in Lieser across the river, or in nearby Bernkastel-Kues.
The Weinromantikhotel Richtershof offers you a stylish base for your cycling vacation along the Moselle. After returning, you can relax and reflect on the highlights of your tour while enjoying a culinary experience and a glass of Moselle wine.
The Moselle Cycle Route is one of the region’s best-known bike paths. Its fifth stage runs from Piesport through Wintrich, Brauneberg, and Mülheim an der Mosel to Bernkastel-Kues. Along the way, you’ll cycle mainly on flat, paved paths through well-known wine-growing villages and along the river. Time and again, you’ll be treated to beautiful views of the Moselle, the surrounding vineyards, and the towns along the riverbank.
Difficulty: Easy | Distance: About 18 km | Duration: About 1 hour | Elevation gain: 100 m
Highlights: Wine-growing towns along the Moselle, the Moselle Loreley natural monument, and a view of Landshut Castle
To complete the entire stage, start in Piesport. Since the route passes directly through Mülheim an der Mosel, this bike tour can be perfectly combined with a stay at the Weinromantikhotel Richtershof. Alternatively, you can join the Moselle Bike Path in Mülheim and follow the stage from there to Bernkastel-Kues.
A Challenging Round-Trip Hike Starting in Mülheim an der Mosel
This Moselle bike tour with a Roman flair begins right in Mülheim an der Mosel. From here, the route first winds through the side valley to Veldenz and Burgen, before several longer climbs take you up to the heights of the Hunsrück. After reaching the tour’s highest point, the route continues through Merscheid and along the Dhron River down to Neumagen. The final kilometers are a leisurely ride along the banks of the Moselle back to Mülheim.
Difficulty: Difficult | Distance: Approx. 62 km | Duration: Approx. 4 hours and 20 minutes | Elevation gain: Approx. 800 m
Highlights: Villa Romana in Veldenz, views from the Hunsrück Heights, and the Roman wine ship Stella Noviomagi
Since the round-trip hike begins and ends in Mülheim, you can set out directly from the Weinromantikhotel Richtershof. After completing the challenging hike, you’ll return to the hotel without having to travel anywhere else and can wind down the day in peace.
The “Mosel Cycling Tour: A Journey of Wonder” begins in Lieser and initially follows the Lieserbach stream to the Siebenborn Monastery Mill. Passing through Noviand and Klausen, the route climbs steadily up to the Moselle heights. After reaching the tour’s highest point, there are long descents through the forest before sweeping views of the Moselle and the surrounding vineyards open up near Piesport. The route then leads back to the starting point in Lieser.
Difficulty: Difficult | Distance: Approx. 40 km | Duration: Approx. 2 hours and 45 minutes | Elevation gain: Approx. 580 m
Highlights: Siebenborn Monastery Mill, the pilgrimage church in Klausen, and panoramic views of the Moselle Valley
The starting and ending point in Lieser is located on the opposite bank of the Moselle from Mülheim. This makes it easy to combine the round-trip hike with a stay at the Weinromantikhotel Richtershof. After you return, it’s just a short walk back to the hotel.
A challenging round-trip hike starting at the Ürzig train station
This long loop tour starts at the Ürzig train station and connects the Moselle wine region with the Vulkaneifel. Much of the route follows paved bike paths and former railroad tracks. Along the way, you’ll pass historic viaducts and several former railroad tunnels, including the Grünewald Tunnel, the “Große Schlitzohr,” and the 585-meter-long Pleiner Tunnel.
Difficulty: Difficult | Distance: Approx. 92.6 km | Duration: Approx. 5 hours and 55 minutes | Elevation gain: Approx. 880 m
The tour begins and ends at the Ürzig train station and therefore requires a separate trip from the Weinromantikhotel Richtershof. Due to its length and the significant elevation gain, it is particularly suitable for experienced cyclists who would like to take a challenging day trip between the Moselle and the Vulkaneifel during their stay.
The round-trip begins and ends in Kesten. From there, the route first heads to Bernkastel-Kues and then continues along the Moselle toward Kröv and Traben-Trarbach. Vineyards, historic Moselle towns, and ever-changing views of the river accompany you along the way. On the way back, a beautiful view of Bernkastel-Kues and Landshut Castle opens up above Kues.
Difficulty: Moderate | Distance: Approx. 64.5 km | Duration: Approx. 3 hours and 50 minutes | Elevation gain: Approx. 260 m
Highlights: The Old Town of Bernkastel-Kues, the vineyards in Kröv, a view of Traben-Trarbach, and views of Landshut Castle
Since the route runs mostly along paved and gravel paths and involves relatively little elevation gain, it’s well-suited for cyclists with a good level of fitness. The loop tour starting in Kesten is ideal to plan as a day trip during your stay at the Weinromantikhotel Richtershof.
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