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Saar River Overnight Bike Ride

Bicycle 110 km from France to Konz through the Saar valley, one of the most attractive regions in Germany.

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Note: This event has already passed.

On this 2 day bike ride through Saarland, you will pedal past many historic sights including the Saarbrücken Castle, the hexagonal fortress in Saarlouis and the Völklinger Ironworks, as well as famous scenery including the panoramic Saar Bend. Over 90 km of your route along mostly paved bike paths and trails will be comfortably car free. This one way ride is mostly flat, and suitable for younger riders with the endurance for long distance bicycling, while your hotel in Merzig is close to downtown and many evening activities and will provide you with a hearty breakfast on Sunday morning as well. Don’t worry about carrying clothes and supplies either, a chase van will meet you at various points along your route and transport any unnecessary weight to the hotel for you, allowing your muscles to get the maximum performance.

Put down the keys, and enjoy the scenic Saar valley on this overnight bike ride with Kaiserslautern Outdoor Recreation.

Price:

  • Adults: $249 per person
  • Single Occupancy: $349
     
  • E-bike Rental: $50

Deadline:  Empty hotel rooms will be cancelled on Monday, May 6

Trip Includes:

  • Round trip transportation
  • 1 overnight at Holiday Inn Express Merzig***
  • Sunday Breakfast
  • Pedal Powered Bike and helmet rental if needed

What to Bring:

  • Comfortable, weather/cycling appropriate shoes and clothing including weather-proof outerwear
  • Bicycle and helmet (or use ours!)
  • Bag lunch/snacks and water/energy drinks
  • Credit/Debit card and Euro
  • Military ID

Departure:  8 a.m.

Return: Sunday evening

Registration Information

All reservations must be made through Kaiserslautern Outdoor Recreation. Sign up today by contacting:

Army Outdoor Recreation, Kaiserslautern Community
Pulaski Barracks, Bldg. 2905

Cancellation Policy:

  • 10% Cancellation fee on or prior to Friday, May 3
  • 100% Cancellation fee on or after Monday, May 6
     
  • In the event that a customer cancellation results in a fee charged to Outdoor Recreation, regardless of the date of or reason for that cancellation, the total sum of those fees will be passed along to the customer.