Rhine Cycle Path

The stage from Basel to Rheinfelden covers about 24 kilometres. You cycle mostly on flat, well-developed paths directly along the Rhine. The route takes you through quiet suburbs and green riverside areas. In Rheinfelden, you can look forward to historic old-town alleys, the old town hall, and the striking Rhine Bridge – an ideal relaxed start to your Rhine cycle tour.

From Schaffhausen via Stein am Rhein to Constance, the cycle path follows well-paved tracks directly along the river. Over roughly 60 kilometres, it is worth planning a stop – or even a boat trip – at the impressive Rhine Falls.

This stage begins in Laufenburg and covers about 45 kilometres to Waldshut-Tiengen. The route takes you through charming small towns with traditional half-timbered houses and historic bridges, such as the Old Wooden Bridge in Laufenburg. Perfect for a riverside break or a short stroll through one of the old towns.

On this section you cycle around 70 kilometres through the UNESCO World Heritage Upper Middle Rhine Valley. Well-maintained cycle paths alternate with gentle climbs through the vineyards. Along the way, you pass castles such as Rheinfels Castle and the famous Loreley Rock.

This stage offers 30 kilometres of pure Rhine panorama. The flat cycle path leads through gentle vineyards of the Rhine region, past the historic town of Bingen. Take a break in delightful Rüdesheim and be sure to sample a glass of the region’s famous Riesling.

Covering around 120 kilometres, this stage runs mainly on well-built cycle paths along the Rhine. You ride through picturesque river landscapes, pass the old town of Bonn with the Beethoven House, and finally reach Cologne, where the imposing cathedral provides a spectacular finale to the stage.

On this 40 kilometre ride along the Rhine, you pass Cologne’s Rhine Park and cycle through varied river landscapes until you reach Düsseldorf, where Benrath Palace invites you to take a worthwhile break.

The final stage stretches 210 kilometres to the destination city of Rotterdam. The route leads through the Ruhr area and across the flat, colourful flower landscapes of the Netherlands. Of course, you can divide this distance into several daily stages. At the end of the journey, you arrive in the modern port city of Rotterdam, with its striking architecture and vibrant riverside promenade.