Remagen - Rhine Valley

Deutschland Bike Tour

The Rhineland

The Rhine River has played a pivotal role in Germany's history and cultural development. As a main trading route, it fostered the flow of artistic, intellectual and religious philosophies from one city to the next. The region was a source of solace to many emperors of yore, who sought the comforts of its serene beauty as well as the taste of its fine wines. Set within this region is Remagen, the base for this tour.

With both the Rhine and Ahr Rivers close by, Remagen offers a wide range of cycling routes to choose from, including to Koblenz (where you'll run into the Mosel) and through the valley's wine region. Processions of boats frequently promenade on the rivers, and remnants remain of Remagen's famous Ludendorff Bridge, which was so famously crossed by U.S. troops during WWII. And don't miss wine-tasting some Burgundy wines in the fortified town of Ahrweiler, where Germany's oldest wine producers started.

Another stop will be Bonn, the birthplace of Ludwig von Beethoven and where an abundance of castles, museums, and palaces (such as the 18th century Poppelsdorfer Schloß) remain to reminisce over the city's former capital status. More quaint villages and medieval castles line the romantic trail to Königswinter. And if you're looking for more than cycling to fill up your days, there are always steam train rides on the river, wine festivals, shops, cafés, a visit to the legendary Rolands Arch or Drachenfels Castle, the spa towns of Bad Breisig and Bad Hönningen, the many historic Roman sites, a day trip to Cologne or Rüdesheim by train and boat or one to Cochem in the Mosel valley with a visit to the castle of Reichsburg or the Rococo Augustusburg Castle….

Wo Sie übernachten

In a family-owned and run Hotel complete with a sauna and small swimming pool. Rooms have private facilities. The Hotel is located in the town center of Remagen opposite the train station. Hotel also has a café with a terrace, a bar, wine cellar, beer garden and evening entertainment.

Was enthalten ist

• 4 or 7 night hotel accommodations in superior rooms
• Complimentary welcome drink (glass of wine or isotonic fitness drink)
• Breakfast Buffet
• 1x 3-course “Vienna Menu” culinary dinner with two corresponding wines
• 21-speed hybrid bicycle
• Guided city historical walk through Remagen
• Route information & bike maps
• Free baseball cap or bottle holder belt

Was nicht enthalten ist

• Train ticket Frankfurt to Remagen, ± €30 (depending on type of train)
• Remaining meals

Reisetage

• Daily from April 1 to October 31, 2013

Schwierigkeitsgrad

Easy self-guided based tour along the flatlands of the Rhine valley on peaceful bike paths. Daily distances according to preference.

Reiseverlauf

Many different routes exist for you to choose from; the ones listed below are some good examples.

5 days: Tour de Rhine
1. Arrival in Remagen; welcome glass of wine.
2. Rhine Trail: Koblenz – Leubsdorf – Linz, 16-30 mi.
3. Bike & Train: the Vulkan Express, 30 mi.
4. Ahr Valley, 40 mi. Train & Bike, 20 mi.
5. Vinxtbachtal Valley, 28 mi. Departure.

8 days: Cycling on Rhine & Ahr
1. Arrival in Remagen; welcome glass of wine.
2. Rhine Trail: Koblenz – Leubsdorf – Linz, 16-30 mi.
3. Bike & Boat, 30 mi.
4. Ahr Valley, 40 mi. Train & Bike, 20 mi.
5. Bike & Train, 30 mi.
6. Seven Hills: Bonn – Königswinter – Erpel, 16-30 mi.
7. Vinxtbachtal Valley, 28 mi.
8. Departure from Remagen.

5 DAY TOUR
Day 1:
Arrival at the hotel in Remagen, where you will be greeted with a welcoming glass of wine.

Day 2:
The morning you will have to your leisure to visit the Apollinaris pilgrim church and the famous Remagen Bridge. The afternoon will consist of a ride along the flat Rhine River (Rhine Trail) in the direction of Koblenz, while cycling through the Rhine’s wine region and visiting the wine village of Leubsdorf and the medieval town of Linz along the way.

Day 3:
Today will start on the Vulkan Express diesel/steam train into the Eifel hills from which you’ll make your way back to Remagen.

Day 4:
The Burgundy Valley of the Ahr River will be extensively explored on this day, with the option of returning from Ahrweiler via Kirchdaun for those seeking a hillier and more challenging landscape. The bike trails will offer spectacular views as well as some wine tasting stops. Another option is to take the train from Remagen to Ahrbrück and returning along the Ahr and Rhine Rivers back to Remagen by bicycle. An optional Sunset Cruise will round off the day (June to September).

Day 5:
Charming villages line today’s route through the beautiful and tucked-away valley of Vinxtbachtal.

8 DAY TOUR
Day 1:
Arrival at Hotel Pinger in Remagen, where you will be greeted with a welcoming glass of wine.

Day 2:
The morning you will have to your leisure to visit the Apollinaris pilgrim church and the famous Remagen Bridge. The afternoon will consist of a ride along the flat Rhine River (Rhine Trail) in the direction of Koblenz, while cycling through the Rhine’s wine region and visiting the wine village of Leubsdorf and the medieval town of Linz along the way. The evening offers the option of a free guided walking tour through Remagen.

Day 3:
Today will start with some cycling along the river’s banks to Koblenz and the ‘German Corner’, by which the Rhine and Mosel Rivers conjoin. The return trip will consist of a leisure boat ride. In the evening you can take part in some Beer Tasting in the wine cellar of Pinger Hotel with one of the hosts.

Day 4:
The Burgundy Valley of the Ahr River will be extensively explored on this day, with the option of returning from Ahrweiler via Kirchdaun for those seeking a hillier and more challenging landscape. The bike trails will offer spectacular views as well as some wine tasting in Germany’s oldest wine growing region and the fortified city of Ahrweiler. Another option is to take the train from Remagen to Ahrbrück and returning along the Ahr and Rhine Rivers back to Remagen by bicycle. An optional Sunset Cruise will round off the day (June to September).

Day 5:
Today will start on the Vulkan Express diesel/steam train into the Eifel hills from which you’ll continue by bicycle to crater lake and the Abbey of Maria Laach on your way back to Remagen.

Day 6:
Today we’ll head north cycling along the left bank of the Rhine via Oberwinter and Rolandseck, where the legendary Rolands Arch can be visited. Continuing on will be Godesberg before finally reaching Beethoven’s beloved birthplace, Bonn. The return trek can be taken by boat or by bicycle cycling back along the right bank of the Rhine via Königswinter (where the Drachenfels Castle and ruins can be found), Rhöndorf (where you can visit the Adenauer House), and the wine villages of Unkel and Erpel. In the evening, one of the hosts at Pinger Hotel will offer wine tasting in the wine cellar.

Day 7:
Charming villages line today’s route through the beautiful and tucked-away valley of Vinxtbachtal.

Day 8:
Enjoy a last walk through Remagen’s romantic streets before departure.

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