Mainz to Strasbourg

Day 1: Mainz | Embarkation from 3-5 pm
Day 2: Mainz - Nierstein by bike | Nierstein - Worms by boat, 13 mi. (20 km)
Day 3: Worms - Mannheim, 16 mi. (25 km)
Day 4: Mannheim - Heidelberg by boat | Heidelberg - Mannheim by bike, 38 mi. (60 km)
Day 5: Mannheim - Speyer, 13 mi. (20 km)
Day 6: Speyer - Germersheim by bike | Germersheim-Gambsheim by boat, 16 mi. (25 km)
Day 7: Gambsheim/Freistett - Strasbourg,  25 mi. (40 km)
Day 8: Strasbourg (Kehl) | Disembarkation following breakfast, by 9 am

All distances are approximate. The itinerary is subject to change. If a route cannot be shipped as a result of low or high water or bad weather, the captain reserves the right to change the route in view of your safety (this will not be accepted as a reason for free cancellation ).

Day 1: Mainz
Embarkation will be from 3:00 – 5:00. Before boarding, take the time to explore the capital of Rhineland-Palatinate with its lovingly restored half-timbered houses and the Romanesque Cathedral of Saint Martin. 

Day 2: Mainz - Nierstein by bike | Nierstein - Worms by boat, 13 mi. (20 km)
A short cycling itinerary is on the agenda today and thus plenty of time for one to indulge oneself! You will cycle on the Rhine Cycle Route with its well-paved cycle path directly alongside the Rhine to Nierstein. With almost 1,000 hectares of viticulture area, Nierstein is home to the largest wine-growing community on the Rhine. You will have the opportunity to visit the historic Old Town with its medieval market square and the noble houses. In the afternoon, back on board, you will navigate from Nierstein to Worms. If you would like to cycle a longer stretch, you can cycle the entire way from Mainz to Worms (cycle tour Mainz-Worms approx. 60 km).

Day 3: Worms - Mannheim, 16 mi. (25 km)
From the Imperial city of Worms, you will enjoy riding through vast fields and meadows. The beautiful cycle trail across Friesenheim Island offers a contrast to the opposite Rhine bank dominated by the BASFplant. A few kilometers further on, you will reach the confluence of the rivers Rhine and Neckar in Mannheim, where your ship will already be waiting for you. Make the most of the afternoon, and take a stroll through Mannheim, the City of Squares, up to the Baroque castle.

Day 4: Mannheim - Heidelberg by boat | Heidelberg - Mannheim by bike, 38 mi. (60 km)
The route follows the course of the marvelous Neckar River up to Heidelberg. The ancient Roman city of Ladenburg with its historic Old Town is worth a short stop-over. Visible already from afar, the ruin of the Heidelberg Castle towers over the Old Town. Stroll across the famous Heidelberg Sandstone Bridge, or through the winding lanes and charming squares of the Old Town. Your way back leads through the heart of the Electoral Palatinatealong the Kurpfalzruote cycleway to Schwetzingen Castle. The castle garden is a perfect place for a short break before continuing along the Rhine Cycle Route to Mannheim.

Day 5: Mannheim - Speyer, 13 mi. (20 km)
The cathedral city of Speyer is the day's destination.  You cycle the numerous oxbow lakes of the Old Rhine. It is a short but very enjoyable bike ride past marvelous lakes, through unspoiled nature; areas that are designated Nature Reserves, and natural flood plains. The Speyer Cathedral was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1981. 

Day 6: Speyer - Germersheim by bike | Germersheim-Gambsheim by boat, 16 mi. (25 km)
The unspoiled nature of the Palatinate region will be your backdrop with a highlight of visiting the old fortified city of Germersheim with its numerous quaint lanes, corners, and squares. As you navigate to  Gambsheim by boat, enjoy a fine glass of wine on the deck.

Day 7: Gambsheim/Freistett - Strasbourg,  25 mi. (40 km)
You can cycle an easy pace today directly alongside the river through the gentle Rhine plain until you reach the capital of the Alsace, the city of Strasbourg with its countless channels. Minster, the landmark of the city, through the picturesqueTanners’ Quarter with its small historic half-timbered houses and enjoy a piece of French joie de vivre while your journey slowly comes to an end.

Day 8: Departure from Strasbourg (Kehl)
After breakfast, disembarkation by 9 am.

Day 1: Strasbourg (Kehl) | Embarkation from 3-5 pm
Day 2: By boat, Strasbourg (Kehl) - Gambsheim | Gambsheim/Freistett - Plittersdorf, 25 mi. (40 km)
Day 3: By boat, Plittersdorf - Germersheim | Gemersheim - Speyer, 16 mi. (25 km)
Day 4: Speyer - Mannheim, 12 mi. (20 km)
Day 5: Mannheim - Heidelberg - Mannheim, 37 mi. (60 km)
Day 6: Mannheim - Worms, 16 mi. (25 km)
Day 7: Worms - Nierstein by boat, Nierstein - Mainz by bike, 13 mi. (20 km)
Day 8: Mainz | Disembarkation following breakfast, by 9 am

Day 1: Strasbourg
Embarkation in Strasbourg from 3:00 – 5:00 pm. 

Day 2: By boat, Strasbourg (Kehl) - Gambsheim | Gambsheim/Freistett - Plittersdorf, 25 mi. (40 km)
After breakfast, you will have the possibility to visit Strasbourg, the capital of the Alsace, with its numerous channels, the Strasbourg Minster, and the Tanners` Quarter with its small historic half-timbered houses. Enjoy a piece of Frenchjoie de vivre before you begin your first cycle tour. Cycle directly alongside the Rhine River through the gentle Rhine plain until you reach the Gambsheim lock where your ship already awaits you to set sail for Germersheim. While sailing, enjoy a glass of wine on the deck or in the saloon recalling the first impressions of your journey

Day 3: Germersheim - Speyer, 16 mi. (25 km)
Today`s cycle tour leads through unspoiled nature along the old Rhine ox-bow lakes. First, however, look forward to exploring the ancient fortified city of Germersheim with its numerous quaint lanes, corners, and squares. Continue cycling through the Palatinate Region to reach the cathedral city of Speyer. In 1981, Speyer Cathedral was added to the UNESCO-World Heritage List. 

Day 4: Speyer - Mannheim, 12 mi. (20 km)
Enjoy a short cycle ride alongside the Old Rhine, past marvelous lakes, through untouched protected areas designated as National Nature Reserves and natural flood plains. You reach Mannheim, also called the “City of Squares” due to its layout in a grid pattern. In these squares, countless places are well worth visiting as for example the famous Mannheim Baroque Palace, Germany's largest Baroque palace complex and the water tower, the city’s landmark. 

Day 5: Mannheim - Heidelberg - Mannhiem, 37mi. (60 km)
Today the tour leads through the core of the Electoral Palatinate and thus partly along the Castle Road. Schwetzingen Castle and its castle garden are only two reasons to visit the charming town of Schwetzingen. From here, the route continues via Plankstadt and Eppelheim to Heidelberg. Already visible from afar, the castle ruin of Heidelberg Castle towers over the Old Town. Admire the famous Heidelberg red sandstone bridge or stroll through meandering lanes and see the picturesque squares in the Old Town.

Day 6: Mannheim- Worms, 16 mi. (25 km)
You leave the history-charged Heidelberg and follow the course of the Neckar River. The Roman city of Ladenburg with its historic Old Town is well worth a stop-off. After Mannheim, you will be back on the Rhine and follow its course until you reach the imperial city of Worms. On your journey through two millenniums of the city’s history, learn about emperors and kings, myths and legends of the Nibelung, Judaism and Martin Luther.

Day 7: Worms - Nierstein by boat, Nierstein - Mainz by bike, 13 mi. (20 km)
With almost 1,000 Hectares of viticultural area, Nierstein is home to the largest wine-growing community on the Rhine. The historic Old Town with its medieval market square and noble houses is also well worth visiting. A short stretch that leaves plenty of time for one to indulge oneself, cycle on the Rhine Cycle Route, a well-paved cycle path directly alongside the Rhine from Nierstein to Mainz. Guests, who would like to cycle a longer stretch, can also choose to start the cycle tour already in Worms. (cycle tour Worms-Mainz approx. 60 km).

Day 8: Mainz
After breakfast disembarkation by 9 am. Individual journey home.