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Routes Germany Eifel The Maars-Moselle cycle route (Daun-Bernkastel-Kues)
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The Maars-Moselle cycle route (Daun-Bernkastel-Kues)

· 16 reviews · Bike Riding · Eifel
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On the former railway line you cycle comfortably from the Vulkaneifel to the Moselle. Recommended for recreational cyclists, families with children & inline skaters in both directions.
easy
Distance 57.8 km
Duration4:45 h
Ascent261 m
Descent561 m
Highest point498 m
Lowest point105 m
This thoroughly enjoyable cycle tour begins in Daun, in the heart of the Volcanic Eifel nature park and geopark - very near the famous maars.  The route runs between Daun and Bernkastel-Kues along a disused railway track, with almost no ascents, and with all the attractions along the way is ideal for cyclists looking for a leisurely tour or for families with children. The tour winds downhill to the vineyards of the Moselle river, over viaducts and bridges, through tunnels and forests in the Eifel, past the maars and extinct volcanoes.

Family tip: On the Maar-Moselle cycle route, there is a section of around 11 kilometres which is specially marked as a children's cycle path.

Author’s recommendation

Tempting cycling all-in packages with accommodation, breakfast, route description and many other options: www.eifel.info
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Wolfgang Reh
Update: February 08, 2023
Difficulty
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Highest point
498 m
Lowest point
105 m
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Safety information

Important information about recurring events 

Every year on the last Saturday in August, the “Maare Moselle Run” is held between Daun and Gillenfeld. Only limited use of this cycle trail is permitted on this day. The cycle trail between Daun and Gillenfeld is closed between 4pm to 9pm.The cycle trail is closed all day every year on the second weekend in September, during which the “Vulkan Bike Eifel Marathon” takes place.

Safety information: avoid busy roads. Watch out for traffic if necessary. Stay on the designated paths wherever possible.

Tips and hints

Start

Daun, Bahnhofstraße (394 m)
Coordinates:
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50.197836, 6.835363
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50°11'52.2"N 6°50'07.3"E
UTM
32U 345510 5562869
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Destination

Bernkastel-Kues, Busbahnhof Forum, Stadtteil Kues

Turn-by-turn directions

The cycle path creates the easiest connection from the Vulkaneifel to the Moselle because it runs entirely on the former railway line from Daun to Lieser. It is the ideal and convenient route for getting to know the Vulkaneifel, with a variety of viaducts, bridges and tunnels. The RegioRadler »Maare-Mosel-Bus« is ready for the return transport from the Moselle to the heights!

Characteristics. Flat, completely paved route on a former railway line (Daun-Lieser) with gradients of 2.5 percent on average; rarely on roads with little traffic, therefore very good for families with children.

 

Connections

Daun: Eifel-Ardennen cycle trail, Kosmos cycle trail, Mineral Source Route
Bernkastel-Kues: Moselle cycling trailon

On the route between Daun and Bernkastel-Kues: eight cycling experience loops around Daun and Manderscheid (lengths: 3 - 16 km)


Bus and train/transfer
RadBus MaareMosel (line 300), RadBus Vulkaneifel (line 500). Further information on RadBus can be found at www.radbusse.de

 

Cycle-friendly hosts
Are you planning an overnight stay? In a hotel, a private room, guesthouse, holiday apartment or a holiday home on the Eifel? Search for and book your cycle-friendly hosts on the Eifel Tourism GmbH website. www.eifel.info >> Cycling >> Cycle-friendly hosts

 

 

Public transport

Public-transport-friendly

Bus:
The MaareMosel RadBus (300) runs between Bernkastel, Wittlich and Daun.

The Vulkaneifel RadBus (500) links Gerolstein, Daun and Cochem with the Kyll cycle trail and the Moselle cycle trail.

The Moseltal RadBus runs from Trier along the Moselle cycle trail (333) (route: Trier - Bernkastel-Kues).

The RadBus can be booked for cyclists in advance (up until four hours before departure) online at www.radbusse.de.

Train:
From Trier or Koblenz station to Wittlich station.
From Trier or Cologne station to Gerolstein station. => then by bus to Daun.

 

 

By road

By car, the cycle trail is well-connected via the A 48 motorway with several junctions at Daun, Mehren, Manderscheid, Hasborn and Wittlich. Please use the “How to get there” button or the standard navigation systems (Google Maps etc.).

Parking

Daun: free car parking at the start of the cycle trail
Wittlich: paid parking
Bernkastel: paid parking at the Moselle riverbank

Coordinates

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50.197836, 6.835363
DMS
50°11'52.2"N 6°50'07.3"E
UTM
32U 345510 5562869
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Book recommendation by the author

Auf Tour - Unsere Rad- und Wandertipps - zum bestellen, online Blättern oder zum Download

“Auf Tour – unsere Rad- und Wandertipps” stellt ausgesuchte Rad- und Wanderwege der Eifel vor und gibt Tipps, was entlang und abseits der Wege entdeckt werden kann. Den Eifelsteig ohne Gepäck erwandern, eine Ziegenkäserei am Maare-Mosel-Radweg erleben oder Zeit zu Zweit auf den Felsenwegen der Südeifel: Alleinreisende, Familien mit Kindern und Paare erzählen, was ein Ausflug in die Eifel für sie so besonders macht.

 

Die fahrradfreundlichen Gastgeber der Eifel auf einen Blick

Neben der Vorstellung der fahrradfreundlichen Gastgeber erfahren Sie mehr über die Fahrradwege der Eifel. Die Wege werden einzeln mit Detailkarten, Höhenprofil und Kurzcharakteristiken dargestellt. 

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Author’s map recommendations

Flüsse und Bahntrassen Eifel - Ahr, Enz, Erft, Kalkeifel, Kyll, Maare-Mosel, Prüm, Urft, Vennbahn

Die Vielzahl der Touren sowie die unterschiedlichen Ansprüche und Highlights ermöglichen es, ganz nach den eigenen Bedürfnissen eine für Sie "maßgeschneiderte" Auswahl aus den vorgestellten Radwegen zu treffen. Dabei können Sie Tagesausflüge oder Mehrtagestouren planen und ebenso einen ganzen Radurlaub in der Eifel verbringen, denn die Touren lassen sich vielfältig koppeln, kombinieren und auch abkürzen.  180 Seiten mit Karte, Maßstab 1:50.000 

aktuelle Ausgabe bestellen

 

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Equipment

You are best equipped for your tour with a roadworthy bike, a cycling helmet, weatherproof clothing, sufficient water and some food.
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16
Difficulty
easy
Distance
57.8 km
Duration
4:45 h
Ascent
261 m
Descent
561 m
Highest point
498 m
Lowest point
105 m
Public-transport-friendly Refreshment stops available Family-friendly

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