Next to France, you will not only find mellow hills and an enchanted
scenery but also first-class cooking and selected wines. This seven-day
cycling tour will take you all round the Saarland to discover the
region’s variety and charm. Look forward to a fascinating route with
different landscapes including forests, orchard meadows, vineyards as
well as idyllic rivers and lakes.
At the end of each day you will be
rewarded with an outstanding meal and spend the night in a bike-friendly
hotel. Try typical dishes of the region or wine and dine in style.
Tour
desription
First leg: Saarbrücken – Mettlach, approx. 37.5
miles/60 km
This first section of the tour will take you along
the Saar from Saarbrücken to Mettlach. Do not miss stopping off at the
World Heritage Site “Völklinger Hütte“, a unique former ironworks, or in
Saarlouis, the secret capital of the Saarland. Once you have reached
your destination Mettlach, go and visit the world-famous ceramics
manufacturer Villeroy & Boch with its “Keravision“ exhibition
displaying the company’s history stretching back over 250 years.
Second
leg: Mettlach – Perl, approx. 28 miles/45 km
On day two you will
cycle along orchard meadows on the Saarland cycling route until you
reach the wine village of Perl. It is worthwhile visiting the Roman
Villa Borg nearby to see the best-preserved mosaic floor north of the
Alps and learn about the sublime bathing culture of the Romans. In the
evening, you will be treated to a four-course gourmet dinner including
aperitif and corresponding regional wines.
Third leg: Perl –
Weiskirchen, approx. 43 miles/70 km
On the third day, you will
have to tackle the most challenging bit of the tour, leading through the
hilly low mountain range area of the Saarland. However, you can shorten
your trip and take the bike bus from Merzig to Weiskirchen. Cheeky ...
Starting
off in the wine village of Perl, you will cycle past vineyards,
unmistakable scenery and ancient villages. Your destination of the day
is the climatic spa of Weiskirchen. Here, you can look forward to a
relaxed evening in your hotel “Vitalis Zentrum“ which is also a health
and spa centre. And, of course, there will be another delicious dinner.
Fourth
leg: Weiskirchen – Nohfelden, approx. 25 miles/40 km
This part
of the way runs on the Saar-Bostalsee cycling route and willl take you
through the nature park Saar-Hunsruück to Nohfelden-Bosen on the
“Bostalsee” lake.
Fifth leg: Nohfelden – Kirkel, approx. 31
miles/50 km
Day five will bring you lots of clear views in an
enchanting region while cycling up on the Saar-Nahe cycling route. Part
of the way coincides with a former Roman road. Your destination is the
village of Kirkel. The municipality oozes the spirit of the Middle Ages
with a castle ruin located just a few metres from the centre. Dinner
will be a gourmet menu – yes, another one – with four-courses and a
champagne cocktail.
Sixth leg: Kirkel – Saarbrücken, approx. 34
miles/55km
This is your last day, leading through the picturesque
Bliesgau region. If you fancy a short trip over to France, just cycle
over to Sarreguemines and then take the Saarbahn train to Saarbrücken.
Your trip will end in style here with a freshly brewed Pils waiting for
you at the region’s oldest brewery “Stiefelbräu“ accompanied by a
typical meal.
Package includes
- 6 nights in two- to
four-star hotels
- Breakfast buffet
- 6 dinners (different
types including gourmet or traditional regional cuisine)
- Luggage
transfer
- Detailed maps (“SaarRadLand“, 1:150.000, “Bikeline
Saarland“, 1:50.000)
Further optional services (not
included in the price)
- Touring bike
- “E-Bike“ electro
bike
Booking information:The package
can be booked for two people or more. Individual legs of the tour can be
booked as well. Please phone us for further information.
Tour
profile:Completely flat along the rivers Saar, Moselle and
Blies. More demanding sections through the Saarland winegrowing region
and the Black Forest high forest area. Tour is suitable for cyclists of
average fitness.
Total length: 200 miles/320 km
Prices and travel dates:
price: 539,00 EUR Prices per person
- In a double room
EUR 539
- In a single rooum EUR 639
