EuroVelo 15 begins in the village of Andermatt in Switzerland. From there the ride up the Oberalp Pass is the toughest part of the whole route: leading cyclists up to an altitude of 2,044 metres, and the source of the river, before rapidly sweeping down to the lush Surselva alpine valley. Ahead lie the wild Ruinaulta Gorge, glaciated valleys and the majestic Lake Constance surrounded by a landscape of orchards and castles. From the lake, EuroVelo 15 heads west along the Swiss / German border, passing the roaring waters of the Rhine Falls near Schaffhausen and the Roman remains at Augusta Raurica.
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Further information on EuroVelo routes 5, 6, 15 and 17 can be found on the website switzerlandmobility.ch or in the free SwitzerlandMobility app. Each route has a detailed photo gallery, a description as well as information on distance, elevation profile, difficulty levels and how to get there by public transport. You can also find accommodation, places of interest, cycle service and rental stations, or closures and detours along the route.
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In Switzerland, the national Rhine Route follows the Alpine river from mountain source to the large Rhine port at Basel. A vastly varied trip through diverse landscapes hewn by the mighty river over the ages.
EuroVelo 15 – Rhine Cycle Route takes you through six countries while following the Rhine. Each country along the way has something unique to offer, and so we put together a starter guide with the overview of the most iconic spots, the best times to visit and useful tips on how to plan your trip.
In the summer of 2025, Joseph Lark set off on his first big cycling journey, ready to explore Europe and discover what it truly means to travel by bicycle. He planned a large loop heading east, following a combination of four EuroVelo routes through six countries. What began as an idea with few det…
Without owning a bike, knowing how to mend a puncture and, in her own words, with a terrible sense of direction, Ceri Gooder decided to go on her first long-distance cycling adventure. Travelling solo with a brand new bike and a healthy dose of determination, she followed the Rhine and Danube river…
A significant section of EuroVelo 15 – Rhine Cycle Route from Breil/Brigels (Switzerland) to Rolandswerth and Rheinbreitbach (Germany) has been re-certified as a high-quality EuroVelo route following a detailed survey using the European Certification Standard (ECS) methodology. This is already the …
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.
‘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.
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’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…
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…
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…
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 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!
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.
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
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.
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 [email protected].
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.
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
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
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...togheter with lots of lasting impressions.
On SwitzerlandMobility, you will find selected bicycle-friendly accommodation. These have a lockable bicycle storage room, bicycle repair kit, and washing and drying facilities for clothing. On the map, accommodation options can be filtered by different categories – hotel, BnB, holiday apartment, group accommodation, campsite and much more.
