Scenic Motorcycle Tour from Howald to Germany Avoiding Trier: 4-Day Circular Trip via Saarbrücken and Koblenz

Day 1: Luxembourg to Saarbrücken

Howald, Luxembourg to Saarbrücken, Germany on May 1, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Café Konrad, Howald

Begin your day with freshly brewed coffee and local pastries at this popular café open from 7am to 11am, perfect for a relaxed start.

EUR15, 1h0m

9:00am

Ride to Echternach via scenic side roads

Head east along country roads from Howald to Echternach (approx. 40km) through the Luxembourg countryside, exploring charming villages on the way. Ride time around 1h15m.

EUR0, 1h15m

10:30am

Visit Echternach Abbey and Old Town

Explore the historic abbey and stroll the quaint streets of Luxembourg’s oldest town known for its medieval charm.

EUR0, 1h0m

11:30am

Ride to Saarbrücken via scenic side roads

Continue northeast approximately 75km through forested and rural areas of Germany, enjoying a peaceful motorcycle ride mostly avoiding highways. Estimated ride time 2h45m.

EUR0, 2h45m

2:15pm

Lunch at Brasserie Lili, Saarbrücken

Relax with French-influenced cuisine in a cozy brasserie setting, open from 12pm to 3pm.

EUR25, 1h0m

3:30pm

Visit Saarbrücken Castle

Discover this elegant 18th-century castle and its scenic parklands; open 10am to 5pm.

EUR5, 1h0m

4:45pm

Stroll around Saarbrücken Old Town

Explore charming streets, historic squares, and vibrant cafés of the city center.

EUR0, 1h15m

6:00pm

Dinner at Zur Alten Mühle

End the day with traditional German fare and local beer in this riverside restaurant open until 9:30pm.

EUR30, 1h30m

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Day 2: Saarbrücken to Koblenz

Saarbrücken to Koblenz, Germany on May 2, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Café Moulin, Saarbrücken

Enjoy fresh coffee and pastries at this cozy cafe open 7am to 11am to start your day right.

EUR12, 0h45m

9:00am

Ride along scenic side roads to Koblenz

Travel northeast approximately 110km through scenic Rhineland-Palatinate, following B407, B49, and minor roads for about 4h30m riding time with minimal highway stretches.

EUR0, 4h30m

1:30pm

Lunch at Ratsstube im Glockenhaus, Koblenz

Savor traditional regional dishes in a historic tavern close to the Deutsches Eck, open for lunch daily.

EUR28, 1h0m

2:45pm

Visit Deutsches Eck and Ehrenbreitstein Fortress

Explore the iconic meeting point of the Rhine and Moselle rivers and take the cable car up to the massive fortress, open 9am to 6pm.

EUR9, 2h0m

5:00pm

Dinner at Weinhaus Michel, Koblenz

Enjoy fine local wines and classic German fare in this welcoming restaurant open until 10pm.

EUR35, 1h30m

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Day 3: Koblenz to Bitburg

Koblenz to Bitburg, Germany on May 3, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Bäckerei Walz, Koblenz

Grab a quick fresh bakery breakfast with coffee at this local favorite open early.

EUR10, 0h45m

9:00am

Ride to Bitburg via scenic back roads

Follow quiet country roads southwest for approx. 90km through scenic Eifel countryside with an estimated ride time of 3h45m.

EUR0, 3h45m

12:45pm

Lunch at Restaurant Alte Tenne, Bitburg

Enjoy hearty German specialties at this traditional restaurant, open from 11:30am to 2:30pm.

EUR25, 1h0m

2:00pm

Visit Bitburg Brewery

Take a guided tour of the famous Bitburger brewery and sample some iconic German beer. Tours available by appointment, so booking ahead is recommended.

EUR12, 1h30m