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The village of Schweigen-Rechtenbach

Strasbourg – Mainz

Rhine Cycle Path III

8 Days / 7 Nights
Easy
The village of Schweigen-Rechtenbach

This cycle tour goes through three magnificent European regions – Alsace, Baden and the Palatinate and there is a very pleasantly mild climate throughout. Due to both the history and the climate, these three regions have one thing in common – winegrowing. In terms of food, you will enjoy a large variety here. During this tour, charming landscapes alter and you can expect lots of cultural highlights too. How did the Romans bring winegrowing to this region? What did the German emperors leave behind in Strasbourg, Speyer and Worms? Look forward to the great atmosphere and a lovely route along the river Rhine.

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Itinerary at a glance

The Alsace, Baden and Palatinate regions promise cycling pleasure along Germany's longest river with first-class, flat routes, beautiful stages and a mild climate. Between Strasbourg and Mainz, nature meets culture, culinary delights meet winemaking.

Tour information and bike fitting. You will spend a wonderful evening in the Alsatian capital with its many canals and a unique atmosphere.

Hotel (example):

Cat. A: Best Western Monopole Metropole
Cat. B: Le Grand

A wonderfully made cycle path takes you through the town to the Rhine’s river bank. You will cycle comfortably along the Rhine through the gentle Rhine valley. In Drusenheim, you will take a ferry to the other side of the Rhine river bank and then you will continue through the charming meadow landscape until you get to Rastatt with its baroque old town.

Hotel (example):

Cat. A: Schwert
Cat. B: Ibis Styles

Today you cycle idyllically along the old Rhine arms through what seems like untouched nature. Then you head through the biggest nature protection area in the Palatinate, the Hördter Rheinauen until you get to the former fortress city of Germersheim. The newly formed Rhine river bank and the unhurried centre of Germersheim provide some amusement.

Hotel (example):

Cat. A and B: Germersheimer Hof

The Old Father Rhine brings you to the Imperial city of Speyer and its impressive and UNESCO world heritage cathedral. The famous ensemble of the palace and palace gardens in Schwetzingen are further highlights of the tour before your day comes to an end in the oldest German university town in Heidelberg.

Hotel (example):

Cat. A: Qube Bergheim
Cat. B: Ibis Heidelberg

You will cycle along the river Neckar to the old Roman town of Ladenburg with its beautiful medieval inner city. Then you will continue your tour through the Rhine valley to the imperial city of Worms with its cathedral built in the 12th century, the Martin Luther monument and the oldest Jewish cemetery in Europe.

Hotel (example):

Cat. A: Dom-Hotel
Cat. B: Asgard

You will comfortably cycle along the river Rhine. Lots of agriculture will accompany you on this stage. Everything that tastes good gets grown here! At times you will cycle along the old Rhine arms today and then soon afterwards you will end up on the other side of the river bank where you will see the first vines. Afterwards there are only a few more kilometres and then one more crossing over the river Rhine until you get to the charming wine-making village, Nierstein. You should definitely try a glass of Riesling in the evening!

Hotel (example):

Kat. A: Best Western Wein- und Parkhotel
Kat. B: Schwibinger

Today’s stage is short giving you lots of free time to enjoy. Shortly after Nierstein the cycle path goes through the vineyards. Take a view across the Rhine valley – the impressive steep wine-growing slopes and the large river are the lifelines for this region. The cycle path runs along the Rhine’s river bank and then into the centre of Mainz. The imperial cathedral as well as many other attractions are the magnets attracting many visitors here from both close and far away.

Hotel (example):

Cat. A und B: InterCity

Day
08
Departure or extension

Itinerary at a glance

The Alsace, Baden and Palatinate regions promise cycling pleasure along Germany's longest river with first-class, flat routes, beautiful stages and a mild climate. Between Strasbourg and Mainz, nature meets culture, culinary delights meet winemaking.

You will spend a wonderful evening in the Alsatian capital with its many canals and a unique atmosphere.

Hotel (example):

Cat. A: Best Western Monopole Metropole
Cat. B: Le Grand

A wonderfully made cycle path takes you through the town to the Rhine’s river bank. You will cycle comfortably along the Rhine through the gentle Rhine valley. In Drusenheim, you will take a ferry to the other side of the Rhine river bank and then you will continue through the charming meadow landscape until you get to Rastatt with its baroque old town.

Hotel (example):

Cat. A: Schwert
Cat. B: Ibis Styles

Today you cycle idyllically along the old Rhine arms through what seems like untouched nature. Then you head through the biggest nature protection area in the Palatinate, the Hördter Rheinauen until you get to the former fortress city of Germersheim. The newly formed Rhine river bank and the unhurried centre of Germersheim provide some amusement.

Hotel (example):

Cat. A and B: Germersheimer Hof

The Old Father Rhine brings you to the Imperial city of Speyer and its impressive and UNESCO world heritage cathedral. The famous ensemble of the palace and palace gardens in Schwetzingen are further highlights of the tour before your day comes to an end in the oldest German university town in Heidelberg.

Hotel (example):

Cat. A: Qube Bergheim
Cat. B: Bayrischer Hof

You will cycle along the river Neckar to the old Roman town of Ladenburg with its beautiful medieval inner city. Then you will continue your tour through the Rhine valley to the imperial city of Worms with its cathedral built in the 12th century, the Martin Luther monument and the oldest Jewish cemetery in Europe.

Hotel (example):

Cat. A: Dom-Hotel
Cat. B: Dormero Hotel

You will comfortably cycle along the river Rhine. Lots of agriculture will accompany you on this stage. Everything that tastes good gets grown here! At times you will cycle along the old Rhine arms today and then soon afterwards you will end up on the other side of the river bank where you will see the first vines. Afterwards there are only a few more kilometres and then one more crossing over the river Rhine until you get to the charming wine-making village, Nierstein. You should definitely try a glass of Riesling in the evening!

Hotel (example):

Kat. A: Best Western Wein- und Parkhotel
Kat. B: Schwibinger

Today’s stage is short giving you lots of free time to enjoy. Shortly after Nierstein the cycle path goes through the vineyards. Take a view across the Rhine valley – the impressive steep wine-growing slopes and the large river are the lifelines for this region. The cycle path runs along the Rhine’s river bank and then into the centre of Mainz. The imperial cathedral as well as many other attractions are the magnets attracting many visitors here from both close and far away.

Hotel (example):

Cat. A und B: InterCity

Day
08
Departure or extension

Route information

Easy

You mainly cycle on well-built cycle paths along the Rhine cycle path. A predominantly flat route that is an easy cycle for everybody. Through the Rhine flood plains there are longer sections on gravel paths.

Prices and dates

Category A: 3***- and 4****-hotels
Category B: hotels and inns (3*** level)

Prices per person in EUR

Our rental bikes

Eurobike Herren-Leihrad mit 21 Gängen
Men's bike 21-speed
with freewheel and diamond frame

The rental bike with the classic men's frame.

Body size approx. 165 cm - 205 cm

Note: Due to limited availability, reservation is required.

56-51 "sloping" cm |
60 cm |
64 cm
Eurobike Unisex-Leihrad mit 21 Gängen
Unisex bike 21/24-speed
with freewheel

With this high quality touring bike, you are well-equipped for all our tours.

Body size approx. 148 cm - 190 cm

43 cm |
46 cm |
51 cm |
56 cm
Eurobike Unisex-Leihrad mit 7 Gängen
Unisex bike 7-speed
with coaster brake

For all those guests who prefer a coaster brake at the rear wheel.

Body size approx. 155 cm - 190 cm

46 cm |
51 cm |
56 cm
Eurobike E-Bike-Leihrad von KTM
Unisex Electro bike 8-speed
with hub gears

Body size approx. 148 cm - 195 cm

46 cm |
46 cm "xs" |
51 cm |
56 cm
Eurobike Leihrad PLUS
Rental Bike PLUS 20/27-speed
with freewheel and diamond frame

Slightly sportier, lighter and more precise, this type of rental bike will delight all guests who want even more quality in the saddle.

Body size approx. 155 cm - 205 cm

46 cm |
51 cm |
60 cm |
63 cm

Services & Information

Further details about this tour

Included

  • Accommodation in your selected category
  • Breakfast
  • Welcome briefing (German, English)
  • Luggage transfer
  • EUROBIKE developed route
  • Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English)
  • App for Navigation and GPS-data available
  • Service hotline

Optional extras

  • Rental bike insurance
  • Return transfer by minibus to Strasbourg every Saturday morning, this costs EUR 79 per person, EUR 29 extra for your own bike, to be paid for in advance, reservation necessary!

Arrival / Parking/ Departure

  • Strasbourg central station
  • Strasbourg or Karlsruhe/Baden Baden airport
  • Public car park costs approx. EUR 65 per week
  • Good train connections from Mainz to Strasbourg

Things to note

  • Ferry tickets in Neuburg costs approx. EUR 2,50 per person incl. bike
  • Ferry tickets in Nierstein costs approx. EUR 2,50 per person incl. bike
  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price!
  • Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!

Join us in achieving greater sustainability by choosing our digital route book, rather than the printed version. As a small thank you we will give you a discount of €20 per room.

Services & Information

Further details about this tour

Included

  • Accommodation in your selected category
  • Breakfast
  • Luggage transfer
  • EUROBIKE developed route
  • Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English, French)
  • App for Navigation and GPS-data
  • Service hotline

Optional extras

  • Rental bike insurance
  • Return transfer by minibus to Strasbourg every Saturday morning, this costs EUR 85 per person, EUR 39 extra for your own bike, to be paid for in advance, reservation necessary!

Arrival / Parking/ Departure

  • Strasbourg central station
  • Strasbourg or Karlsruhe/Baden Baden airport
  • Public car park costs approx. EUR 80 per week
  • Good train connections from Mainz to Strasbourg

Things to note

  • Ferry tickets in Neuburg costs approx. EUR 3 per person incl. bike
  • Ferry tickets in Nierstein costs approx. EUR 3 per person incl. bike
  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price!
  • Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!

Join us in achieving greater sustainability by choosing our digital route book, rather than the printed version. As a small thank you we will give you a discount of €20 per room.

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Julia Bann
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