Moselle Bike and Barge (MS Olympia)

Taking a bike and barge cycling holiday in Germany is a superb way to relax. By the day you have gentle rides along beautiful lanes and cycleways while the barge moves to your next port of call. Of course, if you decide to stay on board no problem you can sunbathe and watch the world go by as the barge gently sails to the next port. You could even take our Moselle Valley cycle tour and join this trip afterwards to extend your vacation by an extra week and return back by boat along the Moselle River. From Saarbrucken, you can then easily return to Metz or elsewhere by train. What better way to spend your bike vacation?

These are holidays to unwind, the combination of specially adapted river cruise boats and pedalling in the colourful countryside on the idyllic rivers Moselle and Saar sound like a good recipe for a successful holiday. Enjoy tranquil river meadows and Savoir Vivre, art nouveau meets Little Venice, old wine-growing villages, traces of Roman culture and culinary highlights. The pleasures of well-being are well-known on the rivers Moselle and Saar.

Available Koblenz to Saarburg on

 July 26^th, August 23^rd , September 6^th, 20^th , October 4^th .

Available from Saarburg to Koblenz on
May 10^th,  August 16^th, 30^th , September 13^th and 27^th.

Subject to change. If a route cannot be shipped as a result of low or high water or bad weather, the captain reserves the right to change the route in view of your safety (this will not be accepted as a reason for free withdrawal).

Own Bikes

Own bikes can only be taken by request due to limited space on deck for additional bikes. Bikes are stored on deck.

Character

You cycle on very good cycle paths. The Moselle cycle path follows mostly flat metalled roads. This cycle tour is perfectly suitable for first-timer. Moreover, you can stay on board any day.

Tour Route

Koblenz-Bernkastl-Kues-Trier-Saarburg or in reverse

MS Olympia

Built-in 1984 and refurbished in 2016. The panoramic salon with bar and a spacious, partly shaded sun deck and storage space for bicycles. The barge has 49 outside cabins which are comfortable and cosy with an en-suite bathroom, hair dryer, telephone, TV, individual air conditioning/heating, fridge and safe.

Main Deck 21x 2-bed-cabins (approx. 11m²), panoramic window (not opening windows)

Upper Deck 22x 2-bed-cabins (approx. 11m²) + four 2-bed-cabins of bigger size at the stern of the ship Panoramic windows which can be opened.

NOTE: Minimum of 45 persons are needed for this trip to go-ahead

Travel Insurance

It is a requirement of booking this tour with Hooked on Cycling that you have suitable travel insurance which covers you for the chosen activity and for emergency evacuation and hospital care.

How to get there

Easy access to Koblenz from various central German airports

Return transfers to Koblenz – Saarburg

About 2 hours by train, cost approx. € 32 

2025 Prices – For a complete tour price breakdown please click the book now button and select your holiday tour date. Prices will then be listed.

Special Cancellation Terms Apply –  please ask for information (A deposit of 30% per person is required for this tour)