5 countries in 6 days – an unforgettable cycling trip in Europe

Day 1Arrival Day - Bernkastel-Kues (Germany)

From the airport in Frankfurt to Bernkastel-Kues, the transfer time is approx. 1h:45m.

On the arrival day, the bikes are adjusted individually. A shorter test ride to a great viewpoint is scheduled.

You spend the first night in idyllic Bernkastel-Kues in the Moselle Valley, Germany. A lovely town with half-timbered houses, alleys, squares, and a relaxed atmosphere at the hotel.

Day 2Bernkastel-Kues (Germany) - Vianden (Luxembourg)

From Bernkastel-Kues, you follow the Moselle Valley and take a detour up the steep valley side. Spectacular views. The landscape opens up after the city of Trier – probably Germany's oldest city.

Already by lunchtime, you are across the border into Luxembourg. With its charming villages and a cycling infrastructure that feels more luxurious than anywhere else we have cycled before.

The goal for the day is the medieval town of Vianden, with cobbled streets, a beautiful castle, and a relaxed atmosphere.

The road slopes up the valley side with hairpin turns at Trittenheim in the Moselle Valley. The timeless charm makes you lower your shoulders from the very first pedal stroke.

You spend this night at a hotel in the medieval town of Vianden.

Day 3Vianden (Luxembourg) - Saint-Hubert (Belgium)

On this day, you cycle in a highly famous region for cyclists: the Ardennes.

During the first part of the day, you will experience the undulating terrain the area is so famous for.

On the way to lunch in Bastogne, you cross the border into Belgium, and here you can enjoy an traffic-free road along a former railway line.

The day's stage ends in Saint-Hubert where you will also find your hotel for the night.

Day 4Saint-Hubert (Belgium) - via France - Dinant (Belgium)

From Wallonia in Belgium, you cross the border into France, before eventually entering Belgium again – by the river Meuse (or "Maas" in Dutch/German).

During the day, your heart rate will probably increase a bit on a couple of uphills of about 2-3 km in length. Along the river Meuse, it will be a flat victory lap. Here, one thing is more important than anything else: enjoying the surroundings. Castles along the riverbank, steep cliffs, and leisurely traffic on the water create a very special atmosphere. Yet, the sight of the town of Dinant takes the breath away of most people who arrive at the town the way you do. #dinant on Instagram has about 80,000 hits. Now you will understand why!

You spend this night in enchanting Dinant itself.

Day 5Dinant (Belgium) - Valkenburg (Netherlands)

Dinant – Valkenburg. On the last day, you head towards the host town of the 2012 Cycling World Championships, also known from the Amstel Gold Race. In the World Championships, our own Edvald Boasson Hagen was only beaten by Philippe Gilbert, who rode away from everyone up the classic Cauberg hill. You cycle up it at your own pace.

The tour finishes in the Netherlands. Before the final border crossing, you take on another challenge in the small town of Huy – also on the river Meuse. Located here is the notorious "Mur de Huy", also known as the longest kilometer in cycling. This is where the spring classic La Flèche Wallonne is decided.

You spend the final night in the town of Valkenburg.

Day 6Departure Day

Departure day. Transfer time to the airport in Brussels is approx. 1h:30m.
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