Cycle routes in Moselle: cycling itineraries
Cycling along the Moselle cycle routes
Canals, lakes, valleys, charming towns and remarkable heritage sites: Moselle is also a destination to explore by bike. Three major cycle routes cross the area, perfect for a few hours, a full day or a longer cycling adventure.
Hop on your bike and follow the Via Romea – EuroVelo 5, the Bicycl'Est, La Voie Bleue or the Saint-Jacques à vélo cycle route. Choose your route and enjoy the ever-changing scenery.
Sarreguemines → Lutzelbourg
Via Romea – EuroVelo 5
From the canals of the Pays des Étangs to the Vallée des Éclusiers
In Moselle, the Via Romea – EuroVelo 5 follows a peaceful route along the water. From Sarreguemines, the cycle route runs alongside the Sarre Canal, passes through Sarralbe and continues into the Pays des Étangs, surrounded by forests, lakes and tranquil landscapes.
At Gondrexange, the route joins the Marne-Rhine Canal towards Sarrebourg. Stop along the way to discover the Chagall Trail before continuing towards the Vallée des Éclusiers and the Saint-Louis-Arzviller Inclined Plane. In Lutzelbourg, the medieval castle overlooking the canal provides a striking backdrop to the final kilometres in Moselle before the route continues into Alsace.
An ideal cycle route combining nature, heritage and relaxing breaks by the water.
Plan your cycling trip
Planning a break, an overnight stay or a visit along the way? Discover accommodation, restaurants, tourist attractions and services for cyclists along EuroVelo 5.
Lagarde → Lutzelbourg
La Bicyl'Est – V52 Paris–Strasbourg
65 km through lakes, canals and heritage
Starting from the port of Lagarde, the V52 runs for 65.5 km through southern Moselle. The route follows the Marne-Rhine Canal, winds through the landscapes of the Pays des Étangs and passes through Réchicourt-le-Château, home to the highest Freycinet-gauge lock in France.
In Sarrebourg, take a break to discover the Chagall Trail and the Chapelle des Cordeliers. The route then continues towards Arzviller and the Vallée des Éclusiers. The Saint-Louis-Arzviller Inclined Plane is one of the highlights of the journey before reaching Lutzelbourg, overlooked by its medieval castle.
A waterside journey through canalside heritage, forests and wide-open landscapes.
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Another cycle route crosses your path!
Near Gondrexange, the V52 meets the Via Romea – EuroVelo 5. The perfect opportunity to extend your ride towards Sarreguemines or continue your cycling adventure towards Alsace!
Plan your cycling trip
Stop off in southern Moselle and discover accommodation, restaurants, visitor attractions and useful services to help you plan your cycling trip.
APACH → NOVÉANT-SUR-MOSELLE
La Voie Bleue – V50
Almost 80 km along the Moselle River
From the Luxembourg border to the edge of Meurthe-et-Moselle, La Voie Bleue follows the Moselle valley for almost 80 km. Starting in Apach, the route crosses the vineyards of the Pays de Sierck and passes below Sierck Castle before reaching Thionville.
Heading towards Metz, the route combines industrial heritage with riverside scenery, particularly around Illange and the U4 blast furnace in Uckange. After a stop in Metz, between Saint Stephen's Cathedral and the Centre Pompidou-Metz, the cycle route continues towards the Roman aqueducts of Jouy-aux-Arches, the hillsides of Ancy-Dornot and Novéant-sur-Moselle.
And the journey does not have to end there: La Voie Bleue continues south all the way to Lyon.
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Saint-Jacques à vélo – V56
Starting in Metz, the Saint-Jacques à vélo – V56 cycle route follows the same route as La Voie Bleue as far as Novéant-sur-Moselle before continuing into Meurthe-et-Moselle. Another great option for a cycling adventure starting from Metz.
The Accueil Vélo advantage
Cycling in Moselle? Look out for Accueil Vélo establishments located close to cycle routes.
Accommodation, restaurants, visitor attractions, tourist offices and cycling services: these places offer facilities and services designed to make your stopover and cycling trip easier.
More ideas for discovering Moselle’s heritage
