Heidelberg to the Nibelungen

Day 1: Arrival in Heidelberg
Day 2: Heidelberg - Benshein/Zwingenberg, 26/29 mi. (42/48 km)
Day 3: Zwingenberg/Bensheim - Worms, 22/26 mi. (36/42 km)
Day 4: Worms - Deidesheim, 24 to 34 mi. (38 to 55 km)
Day 5: Deidesheim - Speyer, 15 to 24 mi. (25 to 39 km)
Day 6: Speyer - Heidelberg, 17 mi. (28 km).
Day 7: Departure

*All distances are approximate.

DAY 1: Arrival in Heidelberg
Individual arrival in Heidelberg. Visit the castle and the historic student prison or University library with the precious Manesse handwriting. In the evening, we recommend a stroll through the "Untere Straße," where there are numerous bars.

DAY 2: Heidelberg - Bensheim/Zwingenberg, 26/29 mi. (42/48 km)
Today, you'll begin the bike tour riding along the Neckar River to Ladenberg, the oldest German village on the right side of the Rhine. In the open-air museum, you can adore the ruins of the Roman Lopodunum. Then, you'll follow the "Bergstraße" at the foot of the Oden forest to the former hunting region of the Nibelungen. Afterward, you'll ride past quaint villages and castles of the Karolinger nobility and reach the village center of Heppenheim that is surrounded by picturesque half-timbered houses. Passing Bernsheim, you'll next enter into Zwingenberg, a 700-year-old town, and your overnight stop.

DAY 3: Bensheim/Zwingenberg - Worms, 22/26 mi. (36/42 km)
Today's first highlights include the Gate of the Karolinger and the Royal Hall in Lorsch. UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) has placed the pre-Romantic building on the list of world heritages. At Worms, you'll cross the Rhine. Here, you can marvel at the emperor's Catherdral and the historic churches.

DAY 4: Worms - Deidesheim, 24 to 34 mi. (38 to 55 km)
Leaving the Luther Cathedral in the Nibelungen city of Worms, you'll come to a famous wine road. The mild climate makes it possible to plant grapes as well as exotic fruits like citrons and figs. The stay for this evening will be in Deidsheim or Neustadt.

DAY 5: Deidesheim - Speyer, 15 to 24 mi. (25 to 39 km)
Along "Weinstraße," you will travel to Wachenheim, where you can take a side-trip on foot to Wachtenburg. Afterward, the wine region Deidesheim awaits you, with a lot of framework and homeliness. Stroll through the old town of Neustadt or be spoiled by the famous cuisine of the "Pfälzer" folks. Next, you'll cycle through the forests along the well-signposted bike path from Neustadt to Speyer. Speyer's landmark is the emperor's cathedral dating back to the year 1030, which is also a UNESCO world heritage site. Don't miss a visit to the Pfalz Museum.

DAY 6: Speyer - Heidelberg, 17 mi. (28 km)
Today, you'll follow the bike path of the "Kurpfalz" route via Schwetzingen, which is famous for its asparagus fields and its beautiful castle gardens. Today you'll end back in Heidelberg, leaving you plenty of time to explore what you may have missed at the beginning of the tour!

DAY 7: Departure from Heidelberg

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