Germany’s far west, Belgium, Luxemburg, north-eastern France: a touring region easily overlooked by riders in pursue of a memorable motorcycle vacation in Europe. Sure, the Ardennes are not the Alps and Brunello wine may be more famous than Mußbacher Eselshaut from the Palatinate, but in terms of diversity and intensity of experience this tour is hard to beat.
The landscape is dotted with romantic villages full of half-timbered houses, a castle or fortress on every hill, beautiful rivers lined with vineyards, stunning, history-laden cities like Aachen or Nancy, and they all vie for your attention. The tour takes you through 4 different countries (and a corner of the Netherlands as a ride-through) and offers some unique attractions like the legendary Nürburgring race track (aka “Green Hell”), the WWI battlefields of Verdun, the world-famous Loreley rock on the banks of the Rhine river and the huge radio-telescope in Effelsberg. And here is the best part: They are all connected through fun motorcycle roads: small, twisty and with very little traffic. What are you waiting for?
Start/Finish: | Bad Kreuznach |
Nearest airport: | Frankfurt |
Duration: | 10 days vacation, 8 riding days |
Route: | Total distance: 1586-1900 km, 985-1181 miles Daily distances: 166-308 km, 103-191 miles |
Accommodations: | Comfortable middle-class hotels, some with historical flair. |
Rest day: | Differdange |
Highlights: | Upper central Rhine valley, Moselle River, Nürburgring, Eifel National Park, Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, Battlefield of Verdun, Vianden, Ardennes, Northern Vosges, Ligne Maginot (Line), Trifels fortress , German Wine Road |
Minimum number of participants: | 6 Please note paragraph 6.4. a) of our terms and conditions of travel to find out more about the cancellation of tour through Edelweiss Bike Travel when the minimum number of participants is not reached - Terms and Conditions |
DAY 1: | Arrival in Bad Kreuznach |
DAY 2: | Bad Kreuznach - Nürburgring |
DAY 3: | Nürburgring - Aachen |
DAY 4: | Aachen - Bouillon |
DAY 5: | Bouillon - Differdange |
DAY 6: | Differdange |
DAY 7: | Differdange - Nancy |
DAY 8: | Nancy - Rott |
DAY 9: | Rott - Bad Kreuznach |
DAY 10: | Departure from Bad Kreuznach |
The daily riding kilometres are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
20.06. - 29.06.2025 |
12.09. - 21.09.2025 |
19.06. - 28.06.2026 |
11.09. - 20.09.2026 |
Looking down at the Rhine valley after some beautiful curves.
Let's have a great rest day in Luxemburg - curves, curves, curves and a sunny day!