Cycling in the Rhineland – where nature and culture combine

Bike Touring Collection by Radregion Rheinland

Tours

19:31 h

187 mi

5,175 ft

The Rhineland in Western Germany is known for its diverse landscape and culture. With unspoilt rivers and streams, the thriving cities of Cologne and Bonn, and the highest number of moated castles in Europe, there is plenty of nature and history to discover on your bicycle. The region boasts more than 3,000 kilometres (1,865 miles) of cycle paths which are based on Dutch and Belgian cycling networks. This makes it very easy for you to plan great Tours to suit you!

In this Collection, we give you an insight into the variety of cycling Tours in the Rhineland. From former railway routes through the Bergisches Land to the ADFC's (German Bicycle Club) three-star moated castle route, there is sure to be something for you. Some of the Tours are particularly family-friendly with little gradient and lots of variety to keep both the youngsters and adults happy. Some routes trace sections of long-distance cycle paths. You can find more information about these, including stage suggestions and accommodation, in other komoot Collections about cycling in the Rhineland.

You can easily reach all Tours with public transport so you can leave your car at home and avoid having to collect at the starting point of your adventure. En route, there are lots of inns and restaurants where you can try out regional specialities on a well-earned break. Bring plenty of water, your bike, and a camera, and you’re ready to go. Have fun!

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Tours & Highlights

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Rheinische Apfelroute – Mit dem Rad durchs Rheinland
Difficult
03:43
37.1 mi
10.0 mph
1,125 ft
800 ft
Expert bike ride. Good fitness required. Some portions of the Tour may require you to push your bike.
The Rhenish Apple Route leads 124 kilometers through the largest fruit and vegetable growing region in North Rhine-Westphalia. Here we introduce you to the section from Alfter to Rheinbach, which is a relaxed day tour through the Rhineland region with almost 60 kilometers and 340 meters of altitude.

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On the way on disused railway lines – cycling through the Rhineland
Difficult
03:15
30.7 mi
9.4 mph
1,950 ft
975 ft
Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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…
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Der Radweg Sieg – Mit dem Rad durchs Rheinland
Intermediate
04:15
39.9 mi
9.4 mph
1,250 ft
975 ft
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Some portions of the Tour may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
The Siegradweg follows the river of the same name from its confluence with the Rhine to Windeck. It leads you over 64 kilometers over dikes, through floodplains, forests and past cultural and historical sights. You actually always have the river in view.

The castle ruins near Windeck or in Blankenberg…
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Der Erftradweg – Mit dem Rad durchs Rheinland
Difficult
05:21
48.8 mi
9.1 mph
425 ft
675 ft
Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Some portions of the Tour may require you to push your bike.
The Erft cycle path runs along the Erft for a distance of about 110 kilometers from Nettersheim to the confluence with the Rhine near Neuss. We introduce you to the second section of the cycle path from Weilerswirt.

The Rhenish Bay is a scenic jewel of North Rhine-Westphalia, which, in addition to its…
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Rheinradweg – Mit dem Rad durchs Rheinland
Intermediate
02:57
30.5 mi
10.3 mph
425 ft
475 ft
Ferry
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The Tour includes a crossing by ferry.
The stage from Bonn to Leverkusen will be a bit more urban than the other stages of the Rhine Cycle Path, but you can still look forward to beautiful sections through nature today. After you have left Bonn, you cross the Rhine and continue your bike tour on the right bank of the Rhine. Directly on the…
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