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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.
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.
The COVD-19 pandemic and the lockdowns currently happening in most parts of the world make it difficult for many of us to plan cycling holidays in the summer. Times are uncertain and we do not know when it will be safe to travel again. With #EuroVeloAtHome, we would like to let you know that it’s o…
Festive flair and Christmas feelings in unique locations. One of the most famous long-distance cycle paths, the EuroVelo 15 – Rhine Cycle Route, follows one of the mightiest rivers in Europe through Switzerland, France, Germany and the Netherlands. Many towns along the route transform into a winte…
Three of our colleagues cycled along EuroVelo 15 - Rhine Cycle Route this summer, offering us the opportunity to continue our “EuroVelo Insider Tip” series. The ECF’s Infrastructure Officer Aleksander Buczyński did the stretch in the Netherlands, where the Rhine widens into a large delta.
The EuroVelo 15 - Rhine Cycle Route follows the Rhine and its 1.233 km from its source in the Swiss Alps to its outlet in the Dutch sea. It passes four countries and unique landscapes. Sights and activities for the whole family complete the offer for visitors of one of the largest rivers in Europe.
Three of our colleagues cycled along EuroVelo 15 - Rhine Cycle Route this summer, offering us the opportunity to continue our “EuroVelo Insider Tip” series. Ernst Fahrenkrug did the stretch in North Rhine-Westphalia (Germany) on both sides of the river and suggests a “Slow Cycle” approach.
This summer, three members of the ECF EuroVelo team have been cycling on EuroVelo 15 – Rhine Cycle Route and each has an article for you! This month, we start at the source of the Rhine, cycling towards the North of Alsace with Florence, the EuroVelo team’s Communication Assistant.
It’s time for the 2019 EuroVelo 15 – Rhine Cycle Route Summer Contest! This year, we decided to do something a bit different: the 2019 EuroVelo 15 Contest will be a Video Contest. Share the best video of your cycling holidays with us and win a cycle tourist package along EuroVelo 15!
Bridges and ferries along EuroVelo 15 – Rhine Cycle Route
Start of the season along one of the most famous long-distance cycling routes
Many people in the cycle-tourism industry share the impression that good food is a crucial motivation for the cycle tourist. It certainly is for the EuroVelo correspondent writing these lines. There are few activities that raise your caloric demand to a similarly high level as several hours pedalli…
Azur, 5 years old, cycled the whole EuroVelo 15 – Rhine Cycle Route with his parents last summer. In this article, discover the route through his eyes!
A cycle atlas for a (multi-day) cycle trip in the Netherlands. All LF routes and all cycle junctions are mapped out on a set of waterproof unbound maps (scale 1:100,000). Cycle-friendly accommodation providers are also included. Armed with this map, all you have to do is follow the LF signs. All the way, the Rhine Cycle Route can be recognised by the blue strip with the name ‘Rijnfietsroute’ at the bottom of the LF signs.
Scale of 1:75,000, precise maps, exact description of routes, numerous site- and city maps, advice to the cultural and touristic offer of the region and comprehensive index of accommodations. Language: German. Available at local- and online book stores.
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.
Unlimited cycling experience between the Palatinate Forest and Jura, the Rhine and Lorraine.
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.
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.
Bicycle 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 EuroVelo flyer with route description and map in multiple languages (English, French, Dutch and German). To request a free printed copy of the older flyer, please send an email to info@romantischer-rhein.de
From the source to the mouth: 1233 kilometres of cycling fun with a river view. 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.
These official ADFC cycle travel guides from BVA Verlag present the Rhine Cycle Route (EuroVelo 15) in three parts. Scale 1:75,000.
French-language travel guide 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.
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.
This cycling guide describes the Swiss section of EuroVelo 6 (135 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.
With maps on a scale of 1:75,000, exact topographic maps, numerous site- and city maps, accurate description of routes, comprehensive index of accommodations, cyclist-friendly accommodations (‘Bett&Bike’), important telephone numbers and many background information. Language: German. Available at local- and online book stores.
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.
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.
Contents of the guide: a 750-kilometre route in 15 stages and 5 getaways between Mulhouse, Strasbourg, Wissembourg and the German border; 4 loops of 3 to 5 days starting from the main towns of Alsace; 32 detailed maps + 1 general map; practical advice and all the useful addresses, accommodation, bike shops, tourist offices; and cultural and historical information on the heritage of each stage.
These official ADFC cycle travel guides from BVA Verlag present the Rhine Cycle Route (EuroVelo 15) in three parts. Scale 1:75,000.
Joint action of several cities and municipalities under the patronage of the district of Waldshut. This action was initiated by the Climate Alliance. The Climate Alliance is an association of municipalities founded in 1990 with the aim of protecting the climate. STADTRADELN (Cycling for a Good Climate) is the Climate Alliance's largest campaign worldwide on the subject of cycling. For 21 days in a row, the aim is to cycle as many journeys as possible. Photo: ©Landkreis Waldshut
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.
Car-free cycling, skating and walking day - 32 km of traffic-free roads. The slowUp recipe is as simple as it is convincing: take 32 kilometres of road in an attractive landscape, close it to motorised traffic for one day and provide a varied entertainment programme along the route. The result is a festival for young and old, families or singles, people who like to move and people who like to enjoy themselves, all of whom find the car-free atmosphere equally enjoyable. Photo: ©Stadt Laufenburg
For one weekend, you can discover the treasures of the Rhineland by bike, completely free of charge. Two fully signposted loops, one to the north and the other to the south, will be marked out with workshops, activities and fun events that will give you unique experiences. ©Celine Schnell
For the first time, a joint German-French cycling festival will take place between the bridges near Neuenburg/Chalampé and Sasbach/Marckolsheim. It will be celebrated at a total of 5 bridges.
Historic bike race: At the Eroica Germania, participants can choose from three routes that take them through the breathtaking landscape of the Rheingau region, past vineyards, monasteries and castles. Start/finish is in Eltville-Erbach. The race is framed by a festival (Aug. 17-20) with live music and the International Cycling Film Festival. There are also local wines & products to taste, bikes & accessories to admire at the Vintage Market. Photo: ©Paolo Martelli_L´Eroica
In a friendly and family atmosphere, the Stras'n'Bike offers you a fun and autonomous bike ride through several companies and the discovery of the industrial and cultural heritage of the port area. ©Victor Schoen/ADT
Pedal a 35 km bike ride through the countryside around Benfeld to discover the magnificent landscapes of the Grand Ried with family or friends. You will be accompanied by a guide along the way. You will set foot on land at the gourmet stops. Nature, landscapes, encounters, villages, delicacies, sport, smiles and good humour guaranteed! ©D.Lett/ADT
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
Holidays by the Rhine with the whole family promises a lot of fun! You will be accommodated in the family-friendly accommodation before starting the next day with exciting activities. Relaxing cycling tours, eventful hikes or would you prefer to visit a medieval castle? The Romantic Rhine is definitely not boring. Photo: ©European Cyclists’ Federation, Demarrage LTMA, P. Gawandtka
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.