Cycling Collection by Johanna
The Rhine Cycle Path — From the source to the North Sea
24 days
1-5 h/day
1,487km
5,890m
7,310m
The Rhine cycle path begins in the Alpine village of Andermatt in Switzerland. From there, it takes you over the Oberalp Pass, where the Rhine rises, through the Alpine Rhine Valley to Lake Constance. On the shores of the picturesque lake, you cycle via Schaffhausen past the Rhine Falls to Basel and finally across the border to Germany. You ride north through the beautiful nature of the Rhine valley plain and cross the fairytale-like Middle Rhine Valley lined with romantic castles. You cycle past Cologne Cathedral to the Netherlands, where a wide landscape with polders and windmills awaits you and accompanies you as far as the Baltic Sea to the mouth of the Rhine.
Here, we show you how to cycle the Rhine cycle path in 24 stages from its source near Andermatt in Switzerland to the Rhine-Meuse delta at Hoek van Holland where the river flows into the sea. Each stage is around 37 miles (60 kilometers) long. If you have more time and would like to cycle more comfortably along the Rhine, you can simply halve the stages. The Rhine cycle path is relatively easy to cycle, with mountainous inclines only being a factor in Switzerland.
Due to the good infrastructure along the path, a multi-day ride on the Rhine is easy to organize. The starting point in Andermatt is easily reached by train. The Hoek van Holland destination also has a railway station from which you can, for example, travel to Rotterdam and start your journey home. On the road, be it in Switzerland, Germany or the Netherlands, you also have the opportunity to change to public transport such as trains or ferries. This also makes it very convenient for you to cycle only sections of the Rhine cycle path. You can spend the night at campsites, youth hostels, guesthouses or hotels as you wish. In all stage destinations of the Rhine Cycle Route, you'll have several accommodation options to choose from. Along the way, numerous restaurants, beer gardens and cafés will ensure your culinary well-being and round off the varied bike ride on the Rhine cycle path.
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Rheinradweg
1,483km
5,300m
6,740m
Last updated: November 12, 2024
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Activities
32.2km
02:15
690m
1,000m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
65.9km
04:41
850m
1,390m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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48.2km
02:45
190m
330m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
43.7km
02:37
70m
110m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
62.5km
03:34
150m
150m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
49.1km
03:02
340m
350m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
52.1km
03:17
450m
500m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
54.5km
03:18
390m
470m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
21.5km
01:19
130m
130m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
66.1km
04:10
100m
180m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
87.3km
05:25
180m
230m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
90.7km
05:32
190m
230m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
74.5km
04:19
210m
220m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
66.1km
03:48
130m
140m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
68.7km
04:04
160m
170m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
49.9km
03:04
230m
250m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
67.2km
04:13
220m
230m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
51.8km
03:08
140m
150m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
72.4km
04:20
210m
220m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
66.0km
04:11
130m
140m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
56.7km
03:24
100m
90m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
80.6km
04:48
350m
370m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
86.7km
04:53
140m
140m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
72.5km
04:08
160m
150m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Collection Stats
Activities
24
Distance
1,487 km
Duration
90:18 h
Elevation
5,890 m
7,310 m
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