Bike the Greatest! Germany's Top River Routes
Germany's most beautiful river cycle paths - for anyone who likes to explore nature from the saddle, these cycle paths are a must. Whether you are a nature lover, a peace seeker or a cultural holidaymaker, these river cycle paths will take you on your saddle to the most beautiful corners of Germany. Each river cycle path has its own special charm, but they all guarantee an attractive and varied route, an intensive water experience, cycle paths with low gradients, consistent, consistent signage and reliable and direct contacts.
Germany's Top River Routes
The Danube is exciting, varied, dreamy and relaxing at the same time. The Danube cycle path in Germany is just over 600 kilometers long, which can easily be cycled in individual daily stages. Whether sporty or leisurely with the whole family – the Danube is the ideal cycling area for everyone.
Danube Bike Path
The Elbe Cycle Route is approximately 1.300 kilometers long and runs from the Czech Giant Mountains to the North Sea. Unique culture and vibrant cities alternate with virtually untouched nature. You follow the river through magnificent rock formations, rustic vineyards, and expansive Elbe meadows. Due to the gentle gradient, the route can be cycled both upstream and downstream.
Elberadweg
375 km from the Senne to the North Sea - the Ems cycle path follows Germany's shortest river from its sources through five varied and attractive holiday landscapes. Since the route has virtually no inclines, young and old can cycle comfortably through nature, landscape and places. 25 train stations enable flexible stage planning along the...
Ems cycle path
The Lahn cycle path between Netphen and Lahnstein offers a varied 249 kilometers of cycling holiday fun, as the ADFC quality cycle route with three stars offers good infrastructure, numerous cultural highlights and impressive natural beauty - and a lot of history.
Lahn cycle path
World-famous vineyards, ancient sites, romantic castles and the unique river landscape including the meanders of the Moselle. The 248 km long, mostly flat Moselle cycle path close to the banks brings together everything that makes the Moselle so attractive in its course from Perl to the Deutsches Eck in Koblenz. The free audio tour “Listening Points on the Moselle Cycle Path” reveals exciting discoveries and secrets from the region.
Moselle cycle path
The Rhine Cycle Route follows the Rhine for its 1.233 km, from its source in the Swiss Alps to its mouth in the North Sea. Along the way, it passes through six countries, diverse landscapes, and nine UNESCO World Heritage sites. Numerous castles and palaces, historic towns, and steep vineyards line the route, bearing witness to the Rhine's rich history.
Rhine Cycle Path
“History in flow” on more than 400 kilometers of routes between Detmold and Xanten! Along the Lippe, the longest river in North Rhine-Westphalia, cycling enthusiasts can experience Roman culture and water adventures comfortably from the saddle.
Roman Lippe Route
With a unique arc of tension between the low mountain landscape of the Sauerland and the pulsating cultural metropolis of the Ruhr, the Ruhr Valley cycle path is one of the most varied river cycle paths in Germany. Over its 240 kilometers, the cycle path connects impressive natural landscapes, picturesque old towns and impressive industrial monuments like pearls on a chain.
Ruhr Valley Cycle Path
The Weser cycle path runs for around 500 km from the Weserbergland to the North Sea. In addition to the cycling experience, the appeal here is to immerse yourself in the fascination of thousands of years of history. Many cities and sights offer the opportunity to do this: from the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Corvey, the Pied Piper City of Hameln and the Asparagus City of Nienburg to Bremen and the North Sea spa town of Cuxhaven.
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