EuroVelo 2 Capitals Route

Germany

In Germany, the EuroVelo 2 passes through natural surroundings, and offers versatile opportunities for both new experiences and relaxation. From Vreden on the Dutch border, the route leads through Münsterland, Teutoburg Forest, the Weser Hills, the Harz mountain range, Fläming nature park, Märkische Schweiz and Oderbruch inland delta to Küstrin-Kietz on the Polish border. The route traverses the stunning Weser and Saale riverscapes, and takes cyclists past the Middle Elbe Biosphere Reserve, along with a number of other UNESCO World Heritage Sites and the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin.

Countries

National & Regional Information

ADFC: Allgemeiner Deutscher Fahrrad-Club e.V.

National EuroVelo Coordination Centre

The ADFC is a nationwide, Non-Profit-Organisation with over 200,000 bicycle-enthusiastic members whose shared aim is to make the roads safer for cyclists and pedestrians. Besides encouraging environmentally-friendly and therefore sustainable forms of transport, the ADFC provides advice on all aspects of cycling. This includes advice on buying a bike, technology and cycling accessories, tourism-related and political issues.

[email protected] 030 2091498-0

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ADFC Quality Cycling Routes

Currently, 37 quality routes in Germany, 2 quality routes abroad and 8 cycling tour regions carry the ADFC seal of quality. The link provides more information.

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ADFC's brochure "Discover Germany by bike"

On the online presentation of the ADFC's brochure you will find a selection of the most beautiful bike routes in Germany.

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Bett+Bike - Bicycle Friendly Accommodation

Around 5,900 hotels, guesthouses, youth hostels, nature houses and camping sites are tailored to the needs of cyclists. Guest companies meeting ADFC quality criteria are marked with a sign at the entrance.

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Bicycle Route Planner in Germany

This platform enables seamless cycling route planning across Germany! Plan your trip and download the GPX tracks of German D-Routes in open data.

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German Tourism Center e.V., DZT

The DZT has promoted Germany abroad on behalf of the federal government for more than 60 years. It advertises the touristic diversity of Germany throughout the world. It therefore advertises for one of the biggest and most popular brands - the travel country Germany. A selection of attractive long distance cycle routes can be found on www.germany.travel with route descriptions and references of Bed+Bike establishments.

[email protected] +49 (0)69 974640

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[EV2, EV12] Tourism Marketing Niedersachsen

On this route you can expect gentle hills that offer one magnificent view after another out over meadows and forests. Colourful half-timbered towns and imposing palaces and castles with intriguing and impressive historical backgrounds take cyclists on a journey into bygone days. It makes for truly great cycling tourism.

[email protected] +49 (0) 511 / 2704880

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[EV2, EV7] D-Route 3

This website contains information on the German D-Route 3, with a description of the route, an electronic map, as well as services along the route like accommodation, bookable offers and points of interest.

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[EV2] R1 Euroroute

Following EuroVelo 2 from The Hague to Berlin, this site provides touristic information on cycling along this route.

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Maps & Guides

EuroVelo 2: Guide of Europa-Radweg R1 [Bikeline Esterbauer]

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This cycling guide describes the sections of EuroVelo 2 in the Netherlands from Arnhem and in Germany (1,098 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.

Maps and guidebooks of the European Cycle Route R1

Here you can find maps and guidebooks of the part of the European Cycle Route R1 corresponding to EuroVelo 2 - Capitals Route.

Römer-Lippe-Route (bikeline)

Esterbauer guide of the Römer-Lippe-Route in Germany. 140 pages, scale of 1:50.000. This route is part of EuroVelo 2 – Capitals Route.

Römer-Lippe-Route (BVA)

BVA guide of the Römer-Lippe-Route in Germany. Scale of 1:50.000. This route is part of EuroVelo 2 – Capitals Route.

Bookable Offers

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Easy

Münsterland round tour for connoisseurs Rivers, castles and sandstone architecture

EV2

@Germany

The route through the green park landscape of the Münsterland takes you along natural cycle paths lined with rampart hedges and gnarled pollarded willows. Alongside smaller Westphalian manor houses and old country estates, you will discover the most famous castles of the Münsterland on this tour: Nordkirchen Castle, Vischering Castle and Hülshoff Castle. On this cycle and hotel tour you will stay in a hotel for two nights each.