Rhine Cycle Route in Rhineland-Palatinate

Starting at the state border, the Rhine Cycle Route crosses the regions of Palatinate, Rhinehessen and Romantic Rhine, passing through important, large cities such as Speyer, Ludwigshafen, Worms, Mainz and Koblenz, but also not leaving out the many small towns. In the well-known wine regions, typical Straußwirtschaften (wine taverns) invite you to take regular breaks and enjoy.

The Rhine Cycle Route runs mostly as an independent asphalt path, sometimes using stretches on the towpath, often under rows of tall poplars directly near the banks, but also sometimes makes loops around arms of the Old Rhine or built-up areas. The route leads through a unique cultural landscape, which shows itself as an intensively used economic transport artery, but also has quiet, nature-protected sections and historical buildings to offer.
In addition to five UNESCO World Heritage Sites (Speyer Cathedral, SchUM sites in Speyer, Worms and Mainz, Upper Middle Rhine Valley, Upper Germanic-Rhaetian Limes and Lower Germanic Limes), the numerous vineyards and the enormously high density of castles and palaces in this legendary river valley are particularly impressive.

Probably nowhere else can the tour be more flexible in length and duration than here on the Rhine. Thanks to the excellent rail connections on both sides of the river, you can choose any starting point you like, or you can change to one of the boats that also transport bicycles. You can easily change sides of the Rhine by ferry.

The many bicycle-friendly accommodations as well as numerous refreshment stops along the route invite cyclists and bikers to take a relaxing break.