Up and down riding along an old rail line

September 27, 2023

Maars - Mosel cycle route

We woke to another misty morning and got started early. A short ride to the bus stop across the river in Kues. This regional bus pulls a trailer that can hold 15 bikes. The bus took us to Daun where the Maars to Mosel cycle route begins in the heart of an old volcanic region.

Loading the bikes on the bus’ trailer. It can carry 15 bikes.

At the old train station in Daun. They have a painted rail car that serves as a cafe.

Then it was up an down through rolling countryside. Nothing very steep as it was a train route. Our route was more downhill than uphill but we did climb over 700 feet. The countryside we passed through was mostly pastureland or crop land as well as some forested sections. We rode through about 4 tunnels.

The first part of the trail was a long slight uphill grade

We encountered our first tunnel pretty quickly

This sign commemorates the last passenger train that ran on this line in 1988

This train car was on the last freight train that ran on this line

Our pastry and hot chocolate or coffee stop this morning. The pastries were wonderful.

Another tunnel, it was nice that the tunnels were lighted.

These three little piggies were near our lunch stop

This high bridge is no longer used but the trail used to go over it.

Back to the Mosel and headed for Bernkastel

Headed over the bridge and into Bernkastel

Today's ride: 36 miles (58 km)
Total: 724 miles (1,165 km)

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