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.
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.
Over the past two months, two contests took place: the EuroVelo 19 Summer Photo Contest and the EuroVelo 15 Summer Video Contest. We received many submissions from enthusiastic cyclists and thank everyone for participating. In the end, however, only one – or rather two – can be the winner!
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…
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.
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.
A general flyer about EuroVelo 15 - Rhine cycle route in pdf format.
The guidebook contains stage-by-stage instructions to the full route from the river's source in the Swiss Alps to the mouth in the Netherlands. There are clear map extracts and detailed route descriptions, to direct the cyclist along the entire route. Also included is practical information about accommodation options, amenities and services along the route, plus details of historical and cultural points of interest.
Leaflet on the Waal variant "Rhine-Waal West" (109 km) of the EuroVelo 15 - Rhine Cycle Route.
Leaflet on the Waal variant "Rhine-Waal East" (109 km) of the EuroVelo 15 - Rhine Cycle Route.
A cycle atlas for a (multi-day) cycle trip in the Netherlands. The complete LF route network 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.
In the scale 1: 50.000, this guide offers a completely signposted route guidance off the main roads, on cycle paths, forest and low traffic routes. There are pictures and information about the highlights along the route that are worth seeing. Language: German. Available in bookstores and online.
Individual, detailed map to every stage of the tour with exact course of routes on a scale of 1:75,000. Important information to course of paths, geographical and cultural peculiarities, as well as many overnight accommodations. Numerous site- and city maps simplify the orientation, spiral-bound. Language: German. Available at local- and online book stores
Detailed map to every stage of the tour with exact course of routes on a scale of 1:75,000. Important information to course of paths, geographical and cultural peculiarities, as well as many overnight accommodations. Numerous city maps simplify the orientation, spiral-bound. Language: German. Available at local- and online book stores.
Scale 1:75,000, exact topographic maps, numerous site- and city maps, accurate description of routes, advice to the cultural and touristic offer of the region, 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.
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.
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.
User-friendly maps with precise descriptions of paths, clear tour profile for an optimal planning, tear- and weatherproof paper, personal recommendations by authors, spiral-bound, self-explanatory symbols and exact stage description. Language: German. Available at local- and online book stores.
User-friendly maps with precise descriptions of paths, clear tour profile for an optimal planning, tear- and weatherproof paper, personal recommendations by authors, spiral-bound, self-explanatory symbols and exact stage description. Language: German. Available at local- and online book stores.
22 section maps at 20 x 18 cm, scale of 1:50,000, with tips for excursions, overnight accommodations and leisure activities, tear- and weatherproof paper, GPS-precise, writable and washable. Special feature: folded map. Language: German. Available at local- and online book stores.
28 section maps at 20 x 18 cm, scale of 1:50,000, with tips for excursions, overnight accommodations and leisure activities, tear- and weatherproof paper, GPS-precise, writable and washable. Special feature: folded map. Language: German. Available at local- and online book stores.
27 section maps at 20 x 18 cm, scale of 1:50,000, with tips for excursions, overnight accommodations and leisure activities, tear- and weatherproof paper, GPS-precise, writable and washable. Special feature: folded map. Language: German. Available at local- and online book stores.
29 section maps at 20 x 18 cm, scale of 1:50,000, GPS-precise, with tips for excursions, overnight accommodations and leisure activities, tear- and weatherproof paper, GPS-precise, writable and washable. Special feature: folded map. Language: German. Available at local- and online book stores.
All printed guidebooks of bikeline can be purchased from bookstores in Germany or are available on amazon.de. These guidebooks provide a detail explanation on the respective long-distance cycle routes, regarding the length, quality, signage, map and attraction along the routes.
The guidebooks from BVA can be purchased directly from their official website or on amazon.de. These guidebooks provide a detail explanation on the respective long-distance cycle routes, regarding the length, quality, signage, map and attraction along the routes.
Our trip goes from central Switzerland, through Liechtenstein, Austria, Germany, back to Switzerland, in the picturesque Basel on the Rhine's knee. The panorama of the Alps and the grandiose view over the Lac of Constance will make for lasting impressions and a lot of variety. You will cycle through Switzerland's Grand Canyon and through nice little villages. Further down the road the valleys get wider, the mountains softer and the first vineyards indicate the mild climate of the Lac of Constan…
Join us on one of the longest and most beautiful bike tours across Europe. We follow one of the biggest and most impressive rivers of the continent. The Rhine links several cultures and varied landscapes from the Swiss Alps, through the principality of Liechtenstein, through Austria and Germany to the Netherlands and the Grand Finale on the North Sea. Duration: 28 nights/29 days. Price: from 2.958€
Most of the time the Rhine forms the natural border between France and Germany, between French savoir-vivre and German coziness. The past hasn't always been that peaceful, as you can see along the route, finding yourself often between former French and German fortifications. The region has nonetheless been enjoyable, passing through several historic sites - from the Swiss Basel via Freiburg to the European city of Strasbourg, by Karlsruhe to the picturesque city of Speyer and its cathedral.
Do you want to combine relaxed cyclotourism and enjoyment, the French cuisine or tasting german wine? Then the border regions around Breisach on the sunny upper Rhine are a true paradise for you.
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: photoplus.ch_Photo by Christof Sonderegger
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.