History in the Rhineland – cycling in the Rhineland cycling region

The moated castles route covers a total of around 375 kilometers through the area with the most moated castles in Europe, past more than 120 castles and palaces. You won't find a collection like this anywhere else! A good reason to take a closer look at the area between Aachen, Bonn and Cologne from… read more

This tour takes you on old trade routes over the Nutscheid, a ridge between the rivers Sieg and Bröl. The Nutscheidhöhenweg connects the towns of Hennef and Waldbröl. You start at Hennef train station and cross the Sieg a little later. The tour leads you steadily uphill from the Siegtal up to the promising… read more

This tour runs almost entirely on disused railway lines - you are first on the Balkan route and then on the Bergisches Panorama Cycle Path, also a former railway line. You cycle a total of almost 50 kilometers on traffic-free paths through the Bergisches Land that are only intended for cyclists. Where… read more

The close proximity of windmills and watermills is due to the fact that the region is mostly flat and a strong westerly wind blows, allowing the flour production of the watermills along the Erft to be supplemented by the windmills.



After starting at the Bedburger Mühle, where you can strengthen yourself… read more

The "Schäl Sick" will not cause a storm of enthusiasm if you are looking for classic beauty or impressive sights. Even the nickname of the right bank of the Rhine indicates how skeptically Cologne on the left bank looks at its eastern counterpart.



On this tour you will explore districts that experienced… read more

On your 44-kilometer round trip around Bonn, miles of riverside passages along the Rhine and exciting historical sights that trace the history of democracy await you.



You start at Bonn's market square in front of the old town hall, which is a symbol of civic self-government and is known for countless… read more

On the Rheinische Apfelroute you cycle through the largest fruit and vegetable growing region in North Rhine-Westphalia. Wide orchards, colorful vegetable fields and regional farm shops await you on a total of 123 kilometers of route, where you can try the fresh fruits directly. This tour starts in Alfter… read more

Leverkusen is a very young city: it was only founded in 1930. In the 19th century, only a few people lived in small towns where the urban area extends today.



That changed when in 1891 the Bayer company relocated its production from Wuppertal to Leverkusen, where the pharmacist Carl Leverkus had built… read more

Roman times, the Middle Ages and modern times - Cologne's turbulent history has left its mark and is revealed in diverse architecture. This bike tour gives you a little insight into the architecture of the lively metropolis and promises long stretches along the banks of the Rhine with a fantastic panorama… read more

Baroque sights around Bonn are waiting to be explored by you. The 36-kilometer round tour takes you along the Rhine and past numerous impressive castles and buildings; the perfect mix of cycling pleasure and culture.



You start with a tour through Bonn's city center from the Beethovenhaus and rattle off… read more

On the Bergheimer Acht you will experience the highlights of the different parts of the city and varied natural areas. The route, which is laid out in the shape of an eight, can also be divided into two laps and also be ridden in both directions. The Aachener Tor is your starting point and destination… read more

Get out of the city and off to the lake - this tour takes you from Leverkusen along the Dhünn, the largest tributary of the Wupper, to the beautiful Dhünntalsperre. At the beginning it goes directly to the banks of the Dhünn, which accompanies you to the east. You cycle past the BayArena and Morsbroich… read more