Koblenz to Bad Wimpfen
Germany Bike + Barge Tours
Take a historic bike & boat tour on the Rhine & Neckar Rivers in Germany
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Overview
On this bike and boat tour in Germany, you explore the most beautiful sections of the Rhine and Neckar rivers and regions.
The Upper Middle Rhine is a romantic landscape with towering cliffs, steep vineyards, castles perched on hilltops, and picture-postcard medieval towns and villages lining the river banks. The lesser-known, therefore less touristy, Neckar valley, equally as beautiful, extends along the Neckar River from Heidelberg past medieval towns such as Eberbach and eclectic cities like Bad Wimpfen.
Every city and village along the river has a unique atmosphere of its own, while the natural beauty of the valley simply has to be seen.
Highlights
- Lorelei Rock
- Heidelberg with its magnificent castle
- Old town centers of Eberbach and Koblenz
- River path cycling
- Wonderful camaraderie, good food, great fun
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Itinerary
*All distances are approximate. The itinerary is subject to change, even on very short notice, due to variables in wind and weather conditions and other unforeseen circumstances having to do with mooring requirements, docking location changes, lock repairs, etc. The captain and crew reserve the right to make adjustments at any time with safety as the top priority.
Day 1: Koblenz
Day 2: Koblenz - Boppard | Boppard - Rüdusheim, 28 mi. (46 km)
Day 3: Rüdusheim - Mainz, 20 or 22 mi. (32 or 35 km)
Day 4: Mainz - Nierstein, 10 or 16 mi. (17 or 26 km)
Day 5: Nierstein - Mannheim | Mannheim - Heidelberg, 16 mi. (25 km)
Day 6: Heidelberg - Eberbach, 21 mi. (34 km)
Day 7: Eberbach - Bad Wimpfen, 28 mi. (45 km)
Day 8: Departure from Bad WimpfenDestinations in italics are reached by ship.
Day 1: Koblenz
Boarding begins at 4 pm. Your first night will be spent in this fascinating and historic city, an important defensive and economic center for centuries. Highlights include the old castle of Ehrenbreitstein, which dominates the right bank of the Rhine, the 12th century “Alte Burg” Castle, and old Koblenz town.Day 2: Koblenz -Boppard | Boppard - Rüdusheim, 28 mi. (46 km)
You sail by barge upstream on the river Rhine from Koblenz to Boppard. Enjoy the panoramic view of the unforgettable Upper Middle Rhine Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site. From there you cycle on the left river bank via castles and burgs alongside the celebrated Rock of Lorelei to the beautiful and famous city of Rüdesheim. Overnight stay in Rüdesheim or in Bingen on the other side of the river.Day 3: Rüdusheim-Mainz, 20 or 22 mi. (32 or 35 km)
The many picturesque houses and the beautiful landscape along the way from Rüdesheim to Mainz makes this route quaint and flower filled. Mainz has numerous churches, museums and historical monuments such as the Cathedral or the Elector's Palace, one of the most magnificent of the residences on the Middle Rhine. You will have opportunity to discover the city on a guided tour.Day 4: Mainz - Nierstein, 10 or 16 mi. (17 or 26 km)
You cycle via Laubenheim to Nierstein, the biggest vine growing community on the river Rhine, where you will enjoy your lunch on board. In the evening you explore the vineyards by tractor and wagon including a wine-tasting and dinner at the local winegrowers (you can reserve and pay for this on board). Guests who do not participate will have dinner on board. Nierstein is a popular destination for exploring the vineyards.Day 5: Nierstein - Mannheim | Mannheim - Heidelberg, 16 mi. (25 km)
The ship brings you to Mannheim. From there on you will cycle via the Celtic city of Ladenburg, where you reach the river Neckar first, to Heidelberg. This old city draws tourists from all over the world. Visit the castle. The tour leader offers you a tour through Heidelberg (bookable on board).Day 6: Heidelberg - Eberbach, 21 mi. (34 km)
After a bike tour from Heidelberg via Ziegelhausen and through the Odenwald to Neckarsteinach you will reach picturesque Eberbach, a nice old town with narrow streets. A real ‘Eberbacher’ will greet you at the pier in a traditional uniform will take you for a night watch through the romantic old town (excursion, bookable on board)Day 7: Eberbach - Bad Wimpfen, 28 mi. (45 km)
Fortress Hornsberg in Neckarzimmern is the first highlight that you will visit on today's cycling tour. Here, Götz von Berlichingen used to live. Today's destination, Bad Wimpfen, is a charming little village that gives the appearance of being straight out of the middle ages.Day 8: Bad Wimpfen
Departure after breakfast. 9 AM*Bad Wimpfen to Koblenz is the reverse itinerary.*
Day 1: Bad Wimpfen
Day 2: Bad Wimpfen - Eberbach, 28 mi. (45 km)
Day 3: Eberbach - Heidelberg, 21 mi. (34 km)
Day 4: Heidelberg - Mannheim, 16 mi. (25 km)| Mannheim - Nierstein
Day 5: Nierstein - Mainz, 10 or 16 mi. (17 or 26 km)
Day 6: Mainz - Rüdesheim, 20 or 22 mi. (32 or 35 km)
Day 7: Rüdesheim - Boppard, 28 mi. (45 km)| Boppard - Koblenz by ship
Day 8: KoblenzDestinations in italics are reached by ship.
Day 1: Bad Wimpfen
Boarding begins at 4 pm. You will spend the first evening in Koblenz.Day 2: Bad Wimpfen - Eberbach, 28 mi. (45 km)
By bike to Neckarzimmern, from here you can go on foot or by bike to the castle Burg Hornberg, where Götz von Berlichingen once lived. Continue your bike tour to the old picturesque town of Eberbach. A real ‘Eberbacher’ will greet you at the pier in a traditional uniform will take you for a night watch through the romantic old town (excursion, bookable on board).Day 3: Eberbach - Heidelberg, 21 mi. (34 km)
The first destination: Hirschhorn, the “Pearl of the Neckar valley”. You cycle through the Odenwald to Neckarsteinach, then via Ziegelhausen to Heidelberg. A walk through town and a visit to the castle are highly recommended. Optional guided city tour (bookable on board).Day 4: Heidelberg - Mannheim, 16 mi. (25 km)| Mannheim - Nierstein
You start you bike tour in Heidelberg, cross the Neckar and have a perfect view of Heidelberg and its castle. Further on by bike to Mannheim and leave the valleys of the Neckar behind. The ship is waiting for you in Mannheim and takes you during lunch to Nierstein. In the evening you have the chance to join a very special excursion. Explore the vineyards with a tractor wagon including a wine-tasting and dinner at the local winegrowers (bookable on board). Guest, who will not participate, will have dinner on board.Day 5: Nierstein - Mainz, 10 or 16 mi. (17 or 26 km)
From the biggest vine growing community on the river Rhine, you cycle to Mainz. Romance, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque - today you will explore the city of MainzDay 6: Mainz - Rüdesheim, 20 or 22 mi. (32 or 35 km)
Picturesque houses and the beautiful landscape along the way from Mainz to Rüdesheim make your bike tour an unforgettable experience. The heart of Rüdesheim's old town is a meeting place for locals and visitors from all over the world. Overnight stay in Rüdesheim or in Bingen on the other side of the river.Day 7: Rüdesheim - Boppard, 28 mi. (45 km) | Boppard - Koblenz by ship
Cycle on the left river bank to Boppard and enjoy the panoramic view of the unforgettable Upper Middle Rhine Valley, a UNESCO Word Heritage site. On your way, you will pass castles and burgs alongside the celebrated Rock of Lorely. In the afternoon, the MS PATRIA takes you to Koblenz where the rivers Rhine an Moselle meet.Day 8: Koblenz
Departure after breakfast.
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Boats
- Patria
Comfort Class Boat
The MS Patria is a small river ship with an inviting atmosphere. The upper deck in the front of the ship has a beautiful lounge and bar with big windows, as well as a separate restaurant area on the lower deck. The boat also has a partially covered sun deck for relaxation which you will find is the perfect place to sit, sip a beverage, read a book, and watch the river landscape glide by. Read More
Inclusions
What’s Included
- Accommodation for 7 nights
- Complimentary beverage on arrival
- Breakfasts, packed lunches for cyclists or light lunch on board for non-cyclists, dinner
- Afternoon coffee break
- Daily cabin cleaning service
- Tour guide on board (does not ride with the group)
- 7-gear unisex city touring bicycle (Velo de Ville) with hand and backpedal brake or hand brakes only (must be reserved in advance, limited number).
- Bicycle protection
- Route descriptions and maps (1 per cabin)
- GPS tracks
- All port and lock fees
- WiFi (signal strength and speed cannot be guaranteed)
What’s Not Included
- Drinks (other than those mentioned)
- Optional excursions (may be booked onboard)
- Museum entrance fees
- City maps
- Fees for ferries
- Gratuities
- Helmets
- Travel insurance
Dates & Pricing
Dates & Pricing
Comfort Class Boat
Patria
Koblenz to Bad Wimpfen
Saturday departures
July 17, & September 11, 2021Bad Wimpfen to Koblenz
Saturday departures
June 12, July 24, & September 18, 2021Cabin Type Twin/lower deck $ 1647 £ 908 $ 1,573 € 994 $ 1725 kr 10358 $ 1,212 Twin/upper deck $ 1813 £ 999 $ 1,731 € 1094 $ 1898 kr 11400 $ 1,334 Twin for single-use/lower deck $ 2228 £ 1227 $ 2,127 € 1344 $ 2332 kr 14005 $ 1,639 Twin for single-use/upper deck $ 2476 £ 1364 $ 2,364 € 1494 $ 2592 kr 15568 $ 1,822 Extra Options
Electric bicycle rental: $ 149 £ 82 $ 142 € 90 $ 156 kr 938 $ 110
Please Note
- Rates are based on double occupancy
- Information to read before you book
- We recommend purchasing trip insurance
- Please see our FAQ
Extra Info
Skill Level — Easy
This is an easy self-guided bike and boat tour along the most beautiful sections of the Rhine and Neckar Rivers. The mostly flat route follows country roads and bike paths with only slight inclines. Average daily distances range from 10 to 28 mi. (17 to 46 km).
Airport Info
The closest and most convenient airport to fly to for your tour, regardless of tour start in Koblenz or Bad Wimpfen, is Frankfurt International Airport (FRA).
Local Travel
The Frankfurt Airport (Flughafen) station is the largest airport train station in Germany and currently has multiple terminals connected by corridors including the"Fernbahnhof" which hosts long-distance trains, and the "Regional Bahnhof" for regional travel. Train from Frankfurt airport to Koblenz takes about 1½ hours, and costs around €24. Train travel from the airport to Bad Wimpfen can take from 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours depending on the type of train and the time of departure. From either train station, it is just a short taxi ride to your boat. For return travel, your guide can assist you with ticket purchases.
Climate
Please check local conditions prior to departure. The Heidelberg region is one of the warmest in Germany.
Day of Rest
Any day of cycling can be used as a day of rest. Just stay on board, relax, and enjoy the passing scenery.
Recommended
- Though helmet usage is not mandatory in Germany, we advise you bring your own well-fitted helmet.
- Soft luggage is recommended due to limited storage in the cabins.
- Due to steel construction of the ship, cruising locations, and other factors, WiFi signal speed and strength may not meet your expectations. If you are dependent on a strong, fast, and reliable signal at all times, please consider a personal hotspot
Remarks
This a self-guided tour. There is an onboard tour director who presents each day’s itinerary the evening before. He is available by cell phone during the cycling itinerary for assistance.
If you have specific dietary requests, please inform us at the time of booking. Requests may be subject to a €25 surcharge. Important to know
Travel Documents
It is each traveler's responsibility to ensure that you are in compliance with the country or countries you plan to visit. This includes and is not limited to passport validity, visa requirements and acquisition, blank passport pages required for your destination (s), etc.
US citizens: A good website to research the requirements of the Schengen Agreement and entry into other countries is travel.state.gov.
Non-EU and EU residents: Please research the requirements of your country of residence for international travel and your destination country or countries.
*Important note: Please check on the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) status as once implemented, this will be required to visit any of the 26 Schengen-member countries for tourism, business, medical, or transit. This is an additional check on security rather than a visa.Extra Stay
Extra nights available in Koblenz & Bad Wimpfen by request.
Tour Operator
This tour is run by SE Tours.
We value the strong relationship we have with our local partners and the services we provide.
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We do not inflate tour prices.
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- Though helmet usage is not mandatory in Germany, we advise you bring your own well-fitted helmet.
Photos
![Bike rest in Heidelberg, Germany. Flickr:hdvalentin]()
![Eltville on Rhine River, Germany. Photo via TO]()
![Neckar River cruising through Heidelberg, Germany. Flickr:Alex Hanoko]()
![Schloss Stolzenfels near Koblenz, Germany. Wikimedia Commons:Holger Weinandt]()
![Half-timbered architecture in Bad Wimpfen, Germany. Photo via TO]()
![Wine tasting on the Koblenz to Bad Wimpfen Germany Bike Tour. Photo via TO]()
![Eberbach, part of the Rhein-Neckar-Kreis district in Germany. Wikimedia Commons]()
![Overlooking Rudesheim and Bingen, Germany. Photo via TO]()
![Eberbach am Neckar, Germany. Photo via TO]()
![Bridge in Heidelberg, Germany. Photo via TO]()
![Bad Wimpfen, a spa town in Heilbronn, Germany. Photo via TO]()
![Sausages with sauerkraut, traditional Deutsche fare! Flickr:virtualern]()
![Wine tasting on the Koblenz - Bad Wimpfen Germany Bike Tour. Photo via TO]()
![Deutsche apple strudel. Flickr:virtualern]()
![Heidelberg Castle over Neckar River, Germany. Photo via TO]()
![Neckar River through Heidelberg, Germany. Flickr:dmytrok]()
![Dom in Worms, Germany. Photo via TO]()
![Alte Brucke in Heidelberg, Germany. Wikimedia Commons: Ulrich Oestringer]()
![Houses in Heidelberg, Germany. Flickr:Tobias von der Haar]()
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