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Suitable for cyclists of all fitness levels and abilities, the Rhine Cycle Route runs along one of the longest rivers in Europe from the Swiss Alps to the North Sea. The Rhine has fostered a cultural and economic dialogue between the Alpine regions and Northern Europe for over 2,000 years. Explore the beauty of this river landscape and the picturesque towns and villages lining its banks.
"The Rhine combines every quality a river can exhibit. The rapidity of the Rhone, the breadth of the Loire, the rocks of the Meuse, the sinuosity of the Seine, the translucency of the Somme, the historical reminiscences of the Tiber, the regal dignity of the Danube, the mysterious influence of the Nile, the golden sands of the glittering streams of the New World, the phantoms of some Asiatic stream" - Victor Hugo.
After several trips on EuroVelo routes over the last few years, Silvia Julian Gonzalez considers herself to be something of a EuroVelo collector. She spent the last summer on a fantastic adventure, travelling from Finland to Bretagne. Read her story from a summer full of memories.
The Rhine River has long been a source of industry and innovation, the lifeblood of the landscapes and cities along its banks. Cycling along EuroVelo 15 is a great way to discover the region’s rich industrial heritage, from iconic steelworks to historical factories transformed into museums. If you’…
Are you cycling on EuroVelo 15 this summer? Then you need a cyclist-friendly accommodation! Every country on the route has its own certification for quality hospitality services matching every cyclist's needs.
The Rhine Cycle Route is for everybody... even for short trippers! Public transport connections and lots of beautiful towns and villages to see make EuroVelo 15 the perfect route for a cycling weekend.
You see lovely pictures of people on cycling trips all across Europe. You are also wondering how they are doing that and have no idea where to start. We got you covered!
Rohan Daniel takes us along on his epic 5,000+ km adventure from the highlands of Spain to Northern Europe's highest peak, marking the closing of a life chapter for him. He weathered mental and climactic challenges, and grew as a person in the process. Accompanying this article is a feature-length …
‘Mr Cycling Europe’ Andrew P. Sykes is a reference for English-speaking cycling tourism fans – and a great connoisseur of EuroVelo routes, too. In the summer of 2022, he went on a Grand Tour from Hook of Holland and back, following no less than four EuroVelo Routes. Join Andrew on his adventure.
Trace the path of Wouter and Adina on their epic European adventure to raise awareness for the importance of the Sustainable Development Goals. From the Romanian countryside they cycle along the continent’s two most important rivers, before finally reaching the Netherlands. On their way they meet l…
EuroVelo 15 – Rhine Cycle Route is a treasure of cultural and natural sites. Legendary castles, medieval towns and breathtaking landscapes are some of the sites that have been (rightfully) included in the World Heritage List by UNESCO. To be selected, sites must be of “outstanding universal value” …
After another busy summer, the annual EuroVelo Summer Photo Contest has come to an end. For two months, we invited everyone to join the #MoreCyclingTourism movement and share their best photo from EuroVelo 15 – Rhine Cycle Route or EuroVelo 19 – Meuse Cycle Route to inspire others to go on an unfor…
You dreamt of it and we did, too – here is the brand-new EuroVelo Route Planner to help you organise your future cycling trips along EuroVelo routes.
You’ve been waiting for it, and it is finally here! The EuroVelo Summer Photo Contest is back for the 5th year in a row! First time hearing about it? Don’t worry - here’s everything you need to know for a chance to win a €1,500 cycling trip
When travelling by bike, public transport connections can be a headache. Luckily, EuroVelo 15 is well-connected to public transport services in each of the countries crossed by the Rhine. Here are some tips to make your trip along the beautiful Rhine easier to plan.
There are many reasons to go on a journey along EuroVelo 15 – Rhine Cycle Route: it is the only fully certified route, it unites four countries, it is suited to all types of cyclists and features a variety of landscapes from mountainous areas to the sea border. In this article, we give you one m…
What do you know about one-way bike rental? It is a service that allows you to rent a bike in one location, cycle your planned trip, and return it to a different location. This article explores its benefits and challenges.
This summer, we invited everyone to join the #MoreCyclingTourism movement and share the best photo of their cycling trips along EuroVelo 15 - Rhine Cycle Route or EuroVelo 19 - Meuse Cycle Route and inspire others to use their bikes for their next holidays. We received many submissions from cyclist…
Two people, two bikes and a dog break three world records for largest GPS drawing in the name of cycling and sustainable mobility. The drawing aims to raise awareness for how cycling can effectively cut emissions and to build political support for the necessary investment to make cycling accessible…
We interview Ben Coates, author of this inspiring book about the Rhine which blends travelogue and offbeat history to tell the fascinating story of how a great river helped shape a continent.
The EuroVelo Summer Photo Contest is back for its 2022 edition! So don't forget to bring along your camera on your next trip along EuroVelo 15 - Rhine Cycle Route or EuroVelo 19 - Meuse Cycle Route. Who knows? You may be one of the two lucky winners of a cycling holiday package along a section of t…
Discover EuroVelo 15 in this unique picture essay to visualise your next cycling holiday this season. This virtual cycling tour takes you from the source of the river to the North Sea with many tips and facts about the most popular route in our network.
This route is a great destination for cyclists of all abilities but also offers fantastic culinary delights to entice the senses and invigorate the spirit.
When our former colleague, Antonia Tornow, came to the end of her six month internship, she had become so inspired by her time helping to develop the world’s largest cycle route network that she decided to cycle back home to Austria on the EuroVelo routes!
Cycling is one of the least environmentally impactful activities, making it a great way to explore biodiverse areas. Therefore, we have prepared a list of exquisite biodiversity landmarks with a rich plethora of plants and animals that are sure to enthral and inspire you with their sublime natural …
Thanks to the first ever EuroVelo Route Development Report, we now have new route development statistics across the whole EuroVelo network! The collected data, published in April 2021, shows our network has continued to grow since 2019, cementing EuroVelo’s status as the largest cycle route network…
This is the story of Mat and Harriet, EuroVelo users, and how they fell in love with travelling by bike. The idea of cycling across whole Europe seemed fascinating, and they decided to follow the EuroVelo routes all the way from their home in London, UK, to Turkey. This was only possible thanks to …
Most of the route is either using cycle lanes or going on roads with low traffic, a very safe environment for beginners.
Planning to cycle the fully certified EuroVelo route which goes through the Swiss Alps to the Alsatian countryside and Middle Rhine Valley, all the way up to the North Sea? Grab your handy digital copy of the new flyer now.
This year, as part of #RestartCycleTourism, we encouraged cyclists to explore their local surroundings and share the best photo of their cycling holidays along EuroVelo 15 - Rhine Cycle Route or EuroVelo 19 - Meuse Cycle Route for the contest. These are the winners!
Summer is here again, and with it, the latest edition of the EuroVelo Summer Photo Contest! Share the best picture of your cycle holidays along EuroVelo 15 - Rhine Cycle Route or EuroVelo 19 - Meuse Cycle Route and win a cycle tourist package along a section of these routes. Our Instagram followers…
Following a detailed survey based on the European Certification Standard (ECS), a significant section of EuroVelo 15 – Rhine Cycle Route has been re-certified as being a high-quality route within the European cycle route network.
Nearly 450 km of cycle routes (greenways and cycle paths) to discover the best of Alsace by bike: canals and vineyards, charming villages, towns with character. The guide presents a complete tour in 19 stages and 3 variants between Haut-Rhin and Bas-Rhin. The most beautiful tourist sites are visited. The guide contains all the practical information you need to prepare and carry out your trip. Language: French
Holiday offers, tour suggestions and helpful information about the Rhine Cycle Route between Bingen/Rüdesheim and Remagen/Unkel. Language: German
German-language cycling guide. Boundless cycling experience between the Palatinate Forest and the Jura, the Rhine and Lorraine. Maps on a scale of 1:75,000, altitude profiles, local maps, GPS tracks, weatherproof & tearproof, spiral binding. Language: German
German-language travel guide with spiral binding, which presents the Rhine Cycle Route from Basel to Mainz. Divided into 10 daily stages, cyclists will find maps of the route, information on the course of the route, as well as many tips on where to stop for refreshments and culture. Numerous town and city maps facilitate orientation. Language: German
German-language cycle tour map from Kompass Verlag, scale 1:50,000. Printed on weatherproof material with city maps, information on places of interest as well as a list of places to stay and tips on places to stop for refreshments.
German-language cycle tour map from Kompass Verlag, scale 1:50,000. Printed on weatherproof material with city maps, information on places of interest as well as a list of places to stay and tips on places to stop for refreshments.
German-language cycle tour map from Kompass Verlag, scale 1:50,000, printed on tear- and weatherproof material with city maps, information on places of interest as well as a list of places to stay and tips on places to stop for refreshments.
English-language travel guide with stage-by-stage descriptions of the Rhine Cycle Route from its source in the Swiss Alps to its mouth in the Netherlands. The descriptions are supplemented with maps and practical information, e.g. on accommodation, cycle shops and sights along the route.
German-language travel guide with spiral binding presenting the Rhine Cycle Route from Mainz to the North Sea. Divided into 15 daily stages, cyclists will find maps of the route, information on the course of the route, as well as many tips on where to stop for refreshments and culture. Numerous town and city maps facilitate orientation.
Official flyer of the EuroVelo15 Rhine Cycle Route: overview map with route of the entire Rhine Cycle Route from the source to the mouth. The flyer is available in four languages (English, French, German, Dutch) and can either be downloaded or ordered free of charge by sending an e-mail to info@romantischer-rhein.de.
From the source to the mouth: 1233 kilometres of cycling fun! You are looking for cyclist-friendly accommodation close to Andermatt? You are interested in seeing Düsseldorf’s sights? You fancy trying Alsatian “Flammkuchen” in Strasbourg or wine in Rhineland Palatinate or perhaps you would like to rent a bike on the Dutch coast? Step by step, or better put stage by stage, you will find all the transnational information as well as helpful tour tips and tricks. You can download the handbook here.
This german-language cycling guide describes EuroVelo 15 in Switzerland between Andermatt and Basel (429 km). The perfect tool before and during your journey: precise and informative maps, 1:50,000 scale, elevation and distance profiles, GPS tracks, accommodation and service directory. Can be used even without any knowledge of German. English translation of the map legend and the user manual of the guide available at esterbauer.com/international.
This german-language cycling guide describes EuroVelo 15 in Germany and France between Basel and Mainz (415 km). The perfect tool before and during your journey: precise and informative maps, 1:75,000 scale, elevation and distance profiles, GPS tracks, accommodation and service directory. Can be used even without any knowledge of German. English translation of the map legend and the user manual of the guide available at esterbauer.com/international.
This german-language cycling guide describes EuroVelo 15 in Germany between Mainz and Duisburg (304 km). The perfect tool before and during your journey: precise and informative maps, 1:75,000 scale, elevation and distance profiles, GPS tracks, accommodation and service directory. Can be used even without any knowledge of German. English translation of the map legend and the user manual of the guide available at esterbauer.com/international.
This german-language cycling guide describes the section of the EuroVelo cycle route in Germany from Köln and in the Netherlands (450 km). The perfect tool before and during your journey: precise and informative maps, 1:75,000 scale, elevation and distance profiles, GPS tracks, accommodation and service directory. Can be used even without any knowledge of German. English translation of the map legend and the user manual of the guide available at esterbauer.com/international.
EuroVelo 15 runs around 520 kilometres through Baden-Württemberg. Many sights and tips invite you to enjoy the route. The 32-page tour book for cyclists (in German) contains maps and insider tips from Constance to Mannheim. Language: German
Cycling travel atlas in Dutch with the complete LF route network and all cycle nodes in the Netherlands. 22 double-sided pages on waterproof paper (scale 1: 100,000). With useful hints, this book is the perfect support for excursions and cycling trips in the Netherlands.
Map of all cycle routes in Alsace, downloadable in electronic form. It includes EuroVelo 5, 6 and 15 as well as other thematic cycle routes and regional and local loops awaiting to be discovered by bike.
A map of the French cycle routes (Scale 1:1,000,000 – 1 cm = 10 km) to inspire you to create beautiful routes along the cycle routes and greenways in France. Discover 62 itineraries suitable for all levels: beginner, intermediate, and experienced cyclists!
Richly illustrated tips for your trip with swisstopo-map 1:100'000 with the signposted route, recommendations for trains, buses and boats, as well as topographical information, spiral bound. Editor: Stiftung SchweizMobil / Publisher: Weber Verlag. Language: German
Travel guide book to the Rhine Cycle Route from Karlsruhe to the Dutch North Sea coast. The reader can expect 20 stages with detailed maps at a scale of 1:50,000, information on the cultural and historical sights as well as much more information for planning the trip. Language: French
On five evenings from May to September, fireworks illuminate the towns, castles and banks of the Middle Rhine Valley. Thousands enjoy the spectacle from land or on board festively illuminated ships. The echo of the fireworks reverberates through the valley. Each venue offers a unique experience with its own atmosphere. ©Dominik Ketz/Romantischer Rhein Tourismus GmbH, CC BY SA 4.0
On Sunday, May 18, 2025, the motto is finally: Car-free through the Wiedtal. From 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., the Wiedtal is open on 50 kilometers from Niederbreitbach to Seifen in the Westerwald only for cyclists, inline skaters and pedestrians. At numerous places along the route there will be live music, children's entertainment, service stations and much more. Also for the physical well-being is naturally provided. Photo: ©Romantischer Rhein Tourismus GmbH
On 18 May, cyclists, inline skaters and pedestrians can experience the Rhine Valley between Oppenheim and Worms car-free. Along the 25-kilometre route, visitors can enjoy the beautiful landscape of Rheinhessen as well as live music and culinary delights. Photo: Worms ©Dominik Ketz/Rheinland-Pfalz Tourismus GmbH
World Bicycle Day is celebrated every year on 3 June. It was only adopted as an official UN day by the UN General Assembly on 12 April 2018 and is intended to raise awareness of the social benefits of bicycle use. ©Dominik Ketz/Tourismus NRW e.V.
On both sides of the Rhine through the green landscape of the High Rhine; on the Swiss side past Sisslerfeld, over the Sissle and through the dark Hardwald forest to the Wakker Prize-winning Laufenburg, in Germany between the Rhine and the Black Forest to the historic and lively old town of Bad Säckingen. Photo: ©Stadt Laufenburg
At last, the Sayn Valley between Selters and Bendorf-Sayn can be experienced car-free again. The route is accompanied by the Saynbach and leads from Selters in the Westerwald down to Bendorf-Sayn in the Rhine Valley. Starting at 10 a.m., clubs and restaurateurs along the route will be offering delicious food, coffee and cake as well as beverages for a refreshing break. At all stations there will also be a varied program and lots of music. Photo: ©Mahlow Media/Romantischer Rhein Tourismus GmbH.
For the second time, the “ Raderlebnistag Niederrhein” between the Rhine and the Meuse will take place on July 6th, 2025 on the Niederrhein and the neighboring Netherlands. On the first Sunday in July, around 30.000 cyclists take part in this free event for the whole family. The region can be explored on pedals on over 80 circular routes of varying lengths. All information and GPX-tracks for the 2. Raderlebnistag Niederrhein will be available from mid-May 2025. Photo: ©Patrick Gawandtka
The cycling event “KalkarRadelt, 13 places – one city” starts for the fifth time on July 06, 2025. After the great success of previous years, a bicycle route will also connect all 13 Kalkar districts in 2025. Numerous companies, restaurants, clubs and initiatives offer a varied program and many culinary delights. Photo: ©Flagschiff Film
Countryside that appears to have been made especially for biking & skating. Through orchards, along Lake Constance and the popular slowUp villages of Arbon and Romanshorn. Lots of festive roadside caterers fuel empty stomachs, lovely fish restaurants are found by the lake and fresh regional produce can be had straight from farms.
As its name says, the longest of all slowUp leads through tree countries and the heart of Basel town. Six Rhine crossings, two imposing power station crossings, historic centres and multi-cultural fringe programme form the Dreiländer slowUp...together with lots of lasting impressions.
Historic farmers' and medieval market, parade and Hanseatic mile! A colourful programme based around Wesel's living Hanseatic tradition has been taking place in the city centre every year on the last weekend in October for over 25 years. Sunday is open for business from 1 - 6 pm. The event is free of charge! ©WeselMarketing GmbH
A varied route past historical places, beautiful fortified cities and typical Dutch polder landscapes. The cycling route will take you from Arnhem to historical towns such as Oosterbeek, Wijk bij Duurstede, Buren, Gorinchem and Dordrecht, past typical polder landscapes and ends in Rotterdam. Possible highlights of the tour include the Airborne Museum Hartestein, Doorwerth Castle, Loevestijn Castle, National Park the Biesbosch, the mills of Kinderdijk and the final destination Rotterdam.
The region around the mouth of the Neckar into the Rhine is not only scenically attractive, but also culturally. Visit the cathedral city of Speyer, the highly acclaimed Heidelberg and the imperial city of Worms. On the way you will get to know the German Wine Route, the second largest wine-growing region in Germany. Photo: ©Pfalz.Touristik e.V.
Sweet fruits hang plumply from the trees and bushes along the cycle path. You only have to stretch out your hand to taste one of them. It is truly a paradise sight when kiwis, figs and cherries grow so richly in the area between the Rhine, Neckar and German Wine Road. It is probably also this culinary wealth that makes people so proud of their homeland. So proud that they give each and every guest their full attention. Photo: ©Südpfalz-Tourismus Landkreis Germersheim, Nico Bohnert
The enormous imperial cathedrals in Speyer, Worms and Mainz are impressive witnesses of almost a thousand years of history along the largest European river. This special charm of nature and culture continues to entice! Enjoy a multifaceted and very exciting bike tour along the romantic Old arms of the Rhine, passing many cultural highlights in the largest German wine-growing regions of Rhine-Hesse and Palatinate. Photo: ©Pfalz.Touristik e.V
Discover the Rhine Cycle Route around Koblenz. Two circular tours take you through the Upper and Lower Middle Rhine Valley. Castles, palaces, vineyards and historic sites await you in this unique cultural landscape. Included: 3 nights/breakfast in a bike-friendly hotel in Koblenz, combined ticket for the Koblenz cable car, extensive cycling map material (including Bikeline cycling map of the Rhine Cycle Route) Photo:©Dominik Ketz/Romantischer Rhein Tourismus GmbH
Let's go to three eventful days of pure wine experience. Cycle two of the most beautiful cycle routes on both sides of the Rhine. Traditional wine villages await you. The Special: Thanks to ferry tickets and e-bike, you will master the Rhine crossings as if by air. Photo: ©European Cyclists’ Federation, Demarrage LTMA, P. Gawandtka
Enjoy the unique 8-day bike tour from the Panoramahotel Kapuzinergarten in Breisach. The starting point is Breisach and from there you can explore the waterways of the Sonnenkönig, Colmar, Freiburg and the Kaiserstuhl. We are offering you 7 nights with half board including a rental bike, parking and a guest card for the Breisach area. Arrival is possible daily from 10 April to 20 October 2020.
Three countries, three cultures and a wonderful Mediterranean climate await you in the Rhine valley between the Alps, the Black Forest and the Vosges Mountains. Comfortable routes take you to wonderful destinations, which alone make the trip worthwhile.
An easy route to appreciate all the charms of Alsace. Discover the traditional and picturesque Alsace, the one from the postcards but also the unusual and little-known one. You will cycle through cities of art and history as well as villages snuggled up in the vineyards. Have a taste of their wood framing and half-timbered architecture throughout stages full of charm. Have rest in lovely hotels and sit down at prestigious tables to savor regional food.
An easy route to appreciate all the charms of Alsace. Discover the traditional and picturesque Alsace, the one from the postcards but also the unusual and little-known one. You will cycle through cities of art and history as well as villages snuggled up in the vineyards. Have a taste of their wood framing and half-timbered architecture throughout stages full of charm.
An easy route to appreciate all the charms of Alsace. Discover the traditional and picturesque Alsace, the one from the postcards but also the unusual and little-known one. This tour will take you to the meeting point of Roman, Gothic and Baroque architecture. Enjoy the museums and their treasures, the Vosges forests, the peat bogs of the Ried and the beautiful vineyards glistening under the sun
A one-week trip that follows the Rhine along the EuroVelo 15 between Mainz and Cologne. During this stay, you will follow one of the most beautiful parts of the famous European river: the romantic Rhine, where you will get to discover its thousand-year-old heritage through its steep hillsides, silhouettes of castles and fortresses in ruins. Along this prestigious itinerary, you will also have the opportunity to taste delicious culinary specialties accompanied by renowned regional wines.
Experience the Rhine from its source to the largest lake in Germany. After an excursion to Illanz, you will pass by Chur. Downstream it goes into the Rhine valley and along the shores of Lake Constance to Schaffhausen with the Rhine Falls. Services: 5 x accommodation and breakfast in the guesthouse, map material, luggage transport & service hotline. Booking contact: Eurotrek AG, Dörflistrasse 30, 8057 Zurich. Photo: Christof Sonderegger
Lake Constance is bordered with Germany, Switzerland and Austria, is a bike touring paradise. A few stages after the Rhine source, you will encounter Lake Constance on the EuroVelo 15 and its well-signed bicycle routes which do not only follow the lake borders : the historical city of Constance, the flower island Mainau, Reichenau Island... All this is orchestrated between vineyards and a breathtaking alpine panorama. You can also enjoy thermal baths and beaches after cycling.