| Tour | Bike |
|---|---|
| Type | Self Guided |
| Skill | Easy |
| Length | 6–9 days |
| From | €519 Rates |
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Skill Level
This is an easy self-guided hotel tour with daily distances ranging from 21 to 37 miles. Routes make use of good, hard asphalt roads (bike paths/side streets). Terrain is almost entirely flat with a possible sloping hill or two.
Day-To-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Heidelberg
Day 2: Heidelberg - Worms, 28 mi. (45 km)
Day 3: Worms - Nierstein, 34 mi. (55 km)
Day 4: Nierstein - Rüdesheim, 31 mi. (50 km)
Day 5: Rüdesheim - Alzey, 31 mi. (50 km)
Day 6: Alzey - Grünstadt, 21 mi. (35 km)
Day 7: Grünstadt - Neustadt an der Weinstrasse, 21 mi. (35 km)
Day 8: Neustadt - Heidelberg, 34 mi. (55 km)
Day 9: Departure from Heidelberg
*All distances are approximate. Tour can also be taken for 6 days with same dates except arrival on Sundays.
DAY 1: Arrival in Heidelberg
Individual arrival into Heidelberg. This is a great little town, and worth a stroll to the Neckar River, or the old castle up on the hill if you have time.
DAY 2: Heidelberg to Worms, 28 mi. (45 km)
Today you will cycle along the Neckar River to the old Roman town of Ladenburg, with its very beautiful medieval town center. Crossing the Rhine valley, you’ll immediately enter into the old Imperial city of Worms. The Cathedral dome of Worms dates from the 12th century as well as the old town, the old fortification walls, the Martin-Luther-monument and the oldest preserved Jewish cemetery in Europe - all of which are well worth a visit.
DAY 3: Worms to Nierstein, 34 mi. (55 km)
Today you’ll continue leisurely along the Rhine River, ,often on idyllic paths all the way to Oppenheim, the city of Gothic architecture and wine producing. Explore the underground old town, the labyrinth of Oppenheim and follow the traces of Martin Luther.
DAY 4: Nierstein to Rüdesheim, 31 mi. (50 km)
The second Imperial dome of the tour will be in Mainz, capital of the Rheinland-Pfalz region. Here you’ll cross the Main River and can visit the Gutenberg Museum. In the idyllic town of Rüdesheim, you can enjoy a splendid view over the Middle-Rhine-Valley from a cable car.
DAY 5: Rüdesheim to Alzey, 31 mi. (50 km)
First you’ll cross the river Rhine and reach Bingen, where the river Nahe flows into the Rhine and constitutes an intersection of four wine-growing territories. Along with the “mouse-tower” in Binger Loch, you should also visit the Drusus Bridge from the 10th century and the bridge chapel. Soon you will reach your days destination Alzey.
DAY 6: Alzey to Grünstadt, 21 mi. (35 km)
Today, a short cycle day with enough time to explore the wine-culture that surrounds you. You reach the start of the German Wine producing region in Bobenheim and finish the day in tranquil Grünstadt. There will be plenty of time to sample the local wine today.
DAY 7: Grünstadt to Neustadt an der Weinstrasse, 21 mi. (35 km)
Today you cycle through lots of beautiful little wine producing towns, the cultural highlights of the day. Visit the largest wine-barrel of the world in Bad Dürkheim and if you are traveling in the beginning of September, you will be able to see the largest wine festival of the world. In Deidesheim, visit the Wine Museum in the medieval town hall.
DAY 8: Neustadt – Heidelberg, 34 mi. (55 km)
Today you will cycle to the third of the three Imperial cathedral domes, this one in Speyer. Enjoy the marvelous medieval ambience of Speyer’s old town and visit the splendid castle and park of Schwetzingen.
DAY 9: Departure from Heidelberg
Individual departure following breakfast.
6 day tour:
DAY 1: Arrival in Worms
DAY 2: Worms - Nierstein, 34 mi. (55 km)
DAY 3: Nierstein - Rüdesheim, 31 mi. (50 km)
DAY 4: Rüdesheim - Alzey, 31 mi. (50 km)
DAY 5: Alzey - Grünstadt, 21 mi. (35 km)
DAY 6: Grünstadt - Worms, 19 mi. (25 km), departure
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Travel Details
Travel
Fly to Frankfurt.
Local Travel
Train from Frankfurt airport to Heidelberg, 1-1½ hr. depending on connections.
Climate
The average high in °F in the Heidelberg area is approx. May 66º, June 71º, July 75º, August 73º, and September 68º
Recommended
Including 3-course dinners with tour.
Tour Operator
This tour is operated by Eurobike. We do not run these tours ourselves, we never have. We work on commission from our local partners plus a small administration fee of €20. We pride ourselves on the strong relationship we have with our local partners and the services we provide.
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