Our cycling tour leads you through three of the most beautiful countries in Europe: France, Germany and Luxembourg. This grand bike tour begins in the awe-inspiring city of Strasbourg, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
The lovely cycle path winds through the Zorn valley along the Rhine-Marne canal and its numerous locks. You arrive in the region of Saarland which offers plenty of sightseeing: the baroque city of Saarbrücken, the World Heritage Site “Völklinger Hütte”, the museum of ceramics Villeroy & Boch and the renowned river valley of Saar Bow in Mettlach.
Our biking adventure continues to the vast vineyards on both sides of the river Moselle until arriving at the Roman city of Trier. On the final day, you will discover magnificent varied landscapes of green forests and colourful fields. Luxembourg City, the capital of the only Grand Duchy in the world, will surprise you with its myriad delights.
Day 1: Arrive in Strasbourg
Arriving in Strasbourg, you’ll settle into your hotel and have the opportunity to explore the city on your own. Visit the cathedral of Strasbourg, see the European Parliament buildings, stroll through one of the many museums or take a boat ride through the city.
Day 2: Strasbourg - Saverne approx. 50 km
Today your bike trail leads you along the towpath of the Marne-Rhine canal to reach Saverne. Many towns and villages surround the cycle path, such as Brumath, the capital of Alsace in Roman times and Hochfelden, famous for its fine brewing tradition.
You’ll finally arrive at the picturesque town of Saverne with its impressive double lock on the canal. Cycle along the marina and enjoy a fantastic view of the Rohan Castle!
Day 3: Transfer Saverne - Mittersheim by bus + Mittersheim - Saarbrücken by bike approx. 63 km
You begin your tour with a transfer by bus to Mittersheim. You will cycle along the Sarre Canal and discover beautiful forests and countryside landscapes.
From Sarreguemines, famous for its earthenware, you cross the border into Germany. Arriving in Saarbrücken, you enter a border city with French flair, a baroque cityscape and numerous sights and museums.
Day 4: Saarbrücken - Merzig approx. 48 km
You will follow the Saar cycling route which takes you to cultural highlights such as the World Heritage Site of Völklinger Hütte (former ironworks).
Covering an area of more than 600 meters, the gigantic foundry is the only fully preserved ironworks, from the heyday of industrialisation, in the world. Then you pass through the city of the Sun King, Saarlouis, before arriving in Merzig, where you will be staying for two nights.
Day 5: Round trip in the Merziger Appelkischd, approx. 36 km
Take a relaxing break in the small town of Merzig or cycle in the heart of the Merziger Appelkischd, which means ‘apple box’, so named because of the many local apple orchards.
On the way, you will see numerous apple trees, vast cornfields, rapeseed fields and maize fields. You will discover pieces of carved stone art that welcome cyclists to an extraordinary day at the German-French border.
Day 6: Merzig - Trier approx. 64 km
After breakfast, you will be cycling a few kilometres to pass the Saar Bow, which is a unique natural wonder. From there you will cycle to Mettlach where you can visit the famous ceramics manufacturer, Villeroy & Boch. Behind the Baroque facade, you can experience more than 260 years of ceramic and corporate history.
The route leads you to Saarburg, a picturesque town where you can admire a waterfall of 20 meters high. Continue to the vast vineyards right and left of the river Moselle until Trier. Take your time to visit the Porta Nigra, the amphitheatre, the Imperial Baths or the magnificent cathedral.
Day 7: Trier - Luxembourg approx. 59 km
You begin this stage at the Römerbrücke and cycle again along the Moselle before you reach the border.
Cycling on small country roads, through the little village and hilly landscapes with green forests, you arrive in Luxembourg, a modern and cosmopolitan city where you can visit the Ducal Palace, the Notre Dame Cathedral and the impressive Casemates du Bock, registered on the UNESCO world heritage list.
Day 8: Departure or extend your stay
Today you can either make your way home, or decide to have an extended stay in Luxembourg!
You will ride mainly on cycle paths along the canals and waterways.
The paths are mainly flat until arriving at Trier. Day 5 and 7 are a little bit hilly, on cycle paths, minor agricultural tarred roads or on little secondary roads without much traffic.
Total distance cycled: 320 km
Route Map (For guidance only):
Routes may be subject to change or alteration. All route notes, maps and day-by-day information will be given to you upon arrival at the first hotel or at the welcome meeting. GPS/GPX Files are available for most of the cycling holidays we offer. Please ask us for details.
Starting point of the cycling holiday: Strasbourg
We recommend flying to Strasbourg, Basel or Karlsruhe Baden-Baden airport to reach the starting point of this cycling holiday.
Flights are available with a number of airlines to your required airport or you can travel to the start using alternative methods such as rail or road.
We recommend using Skyscanner to find the best flight prices by date or Rail Europe for European rail travel. There is customer car parking available at most hotels for a supplement. Please contact us for more details.
Please use local transport to arrive at the starting point or call us on 0161 703 8161 for more specific travel advice.
You do not need to go back to the starting point of the cycling holiday as all hire bikes are left at the final hotel.
Important: Please book your flights only after the cycling holiday has been confirmed by invoice or email. Flights and transfers are not included in the advertised holiday price.
The Strasbourg to Luxembourg cycling holiday includes the daily transfer of luggage to the next hotel and local support if required.
Included Services (Subject to confirmation)
Not Included
About the Rental Bikes
This cycling holiday uses quality crossbar and unisex hybrid bikes based on KTM frame technology, Selle Royal saddles, Shimano components and puncture-proof tyres to ensure that you have an enjoyable cycle tour. The bikes feature modern V-brakes, aluminium frames with mudguards, comfortable saddles and a rack for a supplied waterproof pannier.
You will also receive a handlebar bag and map holder for easy navigation when riding your daily itinerary. Prices advertised on the website include standard bike hire (unless stated). Colour and specification may vary from the image shown.
Unisex Bike (Colour may vary)
Men's Bike (Colour may vary)
Electric Bike (Colour may vary)
Rental Bike PLUS
For 2020, there is an additional bike rental option available for a supplement. The PLUS hybrid bike now available on most cycling holidays is sportier with higher quality brakes (Magura HS 11) and better specification gears (Shimano Deore XT). The riding position is designed to have a slightly sportier sitting posture and a high quality Suntour suspension fork gives smooth riding on most surfaces. All accessories are compatible with the new PLUS bike rental option.
Accessories
If you would like GPX files for a suitable device, please request them at the time of booking. Devices are not provided and please make sure that you bring along with you any fittings required to attach the Garmin (or similar) to the handlebars. You might want to download maps onto your phone to avoid data charges when roaming.
All bikes are provided with standard flat pedals. You can bring your own cycling pedals, but ensure that you have the correct tools to remove the pedals if the tour does not have a welcome meeting. You may also not be able to travel through airports with the tools if you are carrying hand luggage only.
You can rent a men's bike with a crossbar, unisex/female bike with a sloping tube or an electric bike for a supplement.
Gears
7 speed bikes are equipped with a Shimano Nexus gear hub and 21 speed bikes have a Shimano Alivio derailleur. We request 21 speed bikes for all cycling holidays (when available).
Frame Sizing
When you make a booking with us, we take your height(s) and the appropriate bike size is matched up accordingly. Unisex frame 21-gears with freewheel. Sizes: 56 / 51 / 46 / 43 cm. Unisex 7-gears-bikes with back pedalling brake. Sizes: 56 / 51 / 46 cm. Men’s speed bikes 21-gears with free wheel and crossbar. Sizes: 64 / 60 / 56 "sloping" cm. Helmets are not provided and you will need to bring your own to use.
We always recommend wearing a helmet when on your cycling holiday!
Bike Hire Insurance
This cycle tour benefits from bike insurance against rental bike theft and damage in the holiday price. Please make sure you lock up the bike, leave it where told by the hotel and treat your hire bicycle as if the bike was your own. Any negligent treatment of the bike will exempt you from cover. We advise you to ensure that you have adequate travel insurance for your cycling holiday prior to arrival.
Electric Bike Hire
Why not upgrade your cycling experience to an E-Bike (Electric Bike)? Using a power assisted bike is a great way to go on a cycling holiday and will help you smooth out inclines or longer days in the saddle. Each E-Bike features an LCD display, removable batteries for easy charging and assistance up to 25 km/h with a range of around 120 km for each full charge depending on usage.
E-Bike upgrade prices vary per tour, but if you require any more information about bike hire and electric bikes, please get in-touch with us on 0161 703 8161.
This cycling holiday stays in good quality hotels with private facilities carefully selected for their proximity to your cycle route and comfort. If you wish to know specific information about the hotel facilities, Wi-Fi and upgrades used on the holidays, please contact us on 0161 703 8161 for more information.
You will receive your final hotel list approximately 4 weeks prior to your arrival date detailing the hotels used on your cycling holiday. If you wish to know more about the hotels prior to completing a booking form, please contact our Customer Services team via email or by phone.
You can find out more about this cycling holiday by completing a Contact Form or call 0161 703 8161 to speak to one of the team.
You can now book this cycling holiday online using our secure booking engine. Book online here >>
Season | Date Band | Arrival Day |
Season 1: | 17.04 – 23.04.2021 | 25.09 – 09.10.2021 | Saturday |
Season 2: | 24.04 – 21.05.2021 | 04.09 – 24.09.2021 | Saturday |
Season 3: | 22.05 – 03.09.2021 | Saturday |
Season | Price per person bike hire |
Season 1: | £690 |
Season 2: | £735 |
Season 3: | £785 |
Single Room Supplement: | £250 |
Rental Bike: | £75 |
E-Bike Upgrade: | £105 |
Category Type | Accommodation Overview |
Category A: | 3 * Hotels (French classification) |
Location | Price (B&B) | Single Room Supplement (B&B) |
Strasbourg: | £65 | £105 |
Luxembourg: | On Request | On Request |
Date From | Date To |
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17 April 2021 | 09 October 2021 |