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Cycle break in the vineyards, an idyllic village in the background

Rhine Cycle Path IV, Mainz – Coblenz

From Mainz to Coblenz

5 Days / 4 Nights
Medium
Cycle break in the vineyards, an idyllic village in the background

The essentials at a glance

Cycle through the UNESCO World Heritage Upper Middle Rhine Valley from Mainz to Coblenz. This medium-difficulty tour covers approximately 35-50 km daily through flat terrain along the Rhine, passing vineyards, historic castles, and charming wine villages. Highlights include Rüdesheim's famous Drosselgasse, the iconic Loreley rock, Kloster Eberbach monastery, and the German Corner in Coblenz. Accommodation in comfortable middle-class hotels with breakfast and luggage transfer included.

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The Rhine flows through a variety of impressive landscapes, including picturesque wine villages, historic cities, majestic castles, and dense forests. All this and much more awaits you over five days on the route from Mainz to Koblenz. Visit one of the local winemakers and take the opportunity for a wine tasting. Castles and fortresses line the route, and a visit to the Lorelei is a must. Enjoy not only the fine wines but also the culinary specialties.

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Castle Stolzenfels
German Corner in Coblenz
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Your starting point, Mainz, is a beautiful city full of sights. After an extensive exploration, you leave Mainz and greet the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Before strolling through the Drosselgasse in Rüdesheim, plan a visit to Eberbach Abbey. The timber-framed town of Eltville is also worth a visit.

The route continues to St. Goar, passing numerous castles and palaces along the way. You will also encounter the famous Loreley rock—hike up to the viewing platform for a spectacular panorama. On the third and final stage, cycle to Boppard and Schloss Stolzenfels before bidding farewell to the Rhine at the Deutsches Eck in Koblenz.

  • Mainz, the charming city on the Rhine, captivates with the magnificent St. Martin’s Cathedral, the Gutenberg Museum, and picturesque half-timbered houses in the old town. The annual Mainz Wine Festival celebrates the local wine culture, and strolls along the Rhine promenade offer stunning views.
  • The legendary rock in the Middle Rhine: the Loreley offers fascinating vistas and a mystical atmosphere. Surrounded by vineyards and castles, the region attracts many visitors. The Loreley is particularly famous due to the legend of a beautiful, siren-like maiden who sits on the rock, distracting sailors with her singing and leading them to disaster.
  • The former Cistercian monastery in the Rheingau: Eberbach Abbey impresses with its Romanesque architecture, and lovers of fine wine can explore its historic wine cellar. The abbey was also a filming location for “The Name of the Rose.” Explore the picturesque gardens and the impressive basilica. Exciting cultural events are held here regularly.

Cycling along the Rhine is particularly enjoyable due to the beautiful landscape, nature, and well-maintained paths. The route is mostly flat, though you may have to climb a vineyard or two on the way if you stop for a wine tasting.

Even a few days are a fantastic escape from the hectic everyday life, allowing you to discover new things, enjoy culinary delights, and relax in nature. A short cycling holiday in Germany offers wonderful opportunities for sustainable relaxation.

Mainz
Castle Stolzenfels
German Corner in Coblenz

Itinerary at a glance

The Upper Middle Rhine Valley is a UNESCO World Heritage site for a reason – take a leisurely stroll through the Drosselgasse in Rüdesheim, visit Kloster Eberbach, and climb up to the Loreley. For wine enthusiasts, visiting the many wineries is a must!

We recommend arriving early to Mainz! The Roman-Germanic central and the Gutenberg museum, the imperial palace and the elector castle should be visited.

Welcome to the UNESCO world cultural heritage Upper Middle Rhine valley! Your first stage leads you through soft vineyards and well-known wine villages. Here the Rhine still flows unhurried and shape small romantic island and expand his stream bed to a latitude of 800 m. If you want to visit Eltville or monastery Eberbach you have to cycle 15 km more. In Rüdesheim you have several possibilities: a wine tasting, an excursion through the well-known Drossel-vannel, a relaxed journey to the Niederwald monument by cable-car.

Gorgeous fortresses are awaiting you today! We recommend walking up the Loreley where you will have a beautiful view towards the romantic Rhine valley.

Your route leads you to Boppard where you can go by chair lift up into densely wooded and silent altitudes. Or you visit Marksburg and castle Stolzenfels on your way to Coblenz.

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Difficulty Level

Medium

You cycle really relaxed in most of the time flat terrain.

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Services & Information

Further details about this tour

Included

  • Accommodation in comfortable middle-class hotels
  • Breakfast
  • Luggage transfer
  • Digital travel documents incl. navigation app, GPS-data, route book
  • Service hotline

Optional extras

  • Return transfer by minivan every Thursday from Coblenz to Mainz, departure approx. 12.30 am, costs EUR 75 per person, for your own bike additionally EUR 45 reservation necessary, to be paid for in advance
  • Printed route book, per room EUR 20

Arrival / Parking / Departure

  • Mainz train station
  • Frankfurt airport
  • Paid public parking garage close to the hotel
  • Good train connections to Mainz

Things to note

  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price!
  • Rhine ferries on your own, costs in each case approx. EUR 2- EUR 5 per person incl. bike
  • Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!
  • This tour is a partner tour.

Services & Information

Further details about this tour

Included

  • Accommodation in comfortable middle-class hotels
  • Breakfast
  • Luggage transfer
  • Digital travel documents incl. navigation app, GPS-data, route book
  • Service hotline

Optional extras

  • Return transfer by minivan every Thursday from Coblenz to Mainz, departure approx. 12.30 am, costs EUR 79 per person, for your own bike additionally EUR 49 reservation necessary, to be paid for in advance
  • Printed route book, per room EUR 20

Arrival / Parking / Departure

  • Mainz train station
  • Frankfurt airport
  • Paid public parking garage close to the hotel
  • Good train connections to Mainz

Things to note

  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price!
  • Rhine ferries on your own, costs in each case approx. EUR 2- EUR 5 per person incl. bike
  • Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!
  • This tour is a partner tour.
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