Itinerary
- Day 1
Perl
Your walking holiday begins in Perl, a small wine-growing district in the Saarland region. You'll arrive near the Mosel River, which marks the border with Luxembourg's Schengen area. After checking into your hotel, you'll have time to settle in and prepare for the week ahead. This is your chance to rest up before starting the walks tomorrow.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Mosel River Schengen - Day 2
Perl to Palzem
Today you'll walk through the Palatinate wine region with views toward the border triangle of Luxembourg and France. The route takes you through forests and open fields, leading to Palzem where the Mosel River comes back into view. You'll have a chance to try some local Elbling wines and get a feel for the area's wine-making traditions.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking route through wine-growing region, forests, and fields to Palzem
- Wine tasting (German, English)
Optional Activities
- Glass of Elbling wine at Palzem wineries
Landmarks Mosel River Palzem - Day 3
Palzem to Nittel
Start your morning by visiting the distinctive double-towered Helfant cathedral. From there, scenic paths wind through meadows and forests with some short but steep climbs along the way. You'll enjoy panoramic views of the Mosel River before reaching the next wine district. The landscape shifts between open fields and tree-covered sections throughout the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Helfant cathedral
- Walking route through meadows and forests to Nittel
Landmarks Helfant Cathedral Mosel River - Day 4
Nittel to Trier
You'll hike through the Nitteler Felsen nature reserve with impressive panoramic views of the Mosel River and unique limestone cliffs scattered across the landscape. The varied paths eventually lead you to Wasserliesch, where you'll board a train to Trier. Trier sits along the Moselle and holds significant historic importance in the region.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hiking through Nitteler Felsen nature reserve with views of Mosel River and limestone cliffs
Landmarks Nitteler Felsen Mosel River - Day 5
Departure from Trier
Your walking holiday concludes today. You can depart from Trier or choose to stay longer if you'd like to explore more of what the city has to offer. Either way, you'll finish your week of walking through the wine regions with plenty of memories from the Mosel Valley.
