Radfahrerinnen Höhe des Wittlicher Viadukts auf dem Maare-Mosel-Radweg

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The Maars-Moselle cycle route (Daun-Bernkastel-Kues)

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.

Note: 10 November to 17 December 2025: Complete closure of the Maare-Mosel Cycle Route in the area between the "Altricher Weg" junction and the "Brautweg" car park. A diversion is signposted for cyclists.

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.

57,7 km
4:45 h
406 m
687 m

Route information

Route length: 57,7 km

Difficulty: medium

Hiking time: 4:45 h

Ascent: 406.03 m

Descent: 687.17 m

Start Point: Daun, Bahnhofstraße

End Point: Bernkastel-Kues, Busbahnhof Forum, Stadtteil Kues

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Impressionen

Maare-Mosel-Radweg Daun Großes Schlitzohr

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Radfahren

Ferienland

Characteristics

Einkehrmöglichkeit
familienfreundlich

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

Journey

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.

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

Tip

Tempting cycling all-in packages with accommodation, breakfast, route description and many other options: www.eifel.info 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.

Equipment

You are best equipped for your tour with a roadworthy bike, a cycling helmet, weatherproof clothing, sufficient water and some food.

Literature

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

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