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Strasbourg-Mainz 8-day Self-guided Cycling Tour Level 1
This cycle tour goes through three magnificent European regions – Alsace, Baden and the Palatinate and there is a very pleasant mild climate throughout. Due to both the history and the climate, these three regions have one thing in common – wine-growing. In terms of food, you will enjoy a large variety here. During this tour, charming landscapes alter and you can expect lots of cultural highlights too. How did the Romans bring wine-growing to this region? What did the German emperors leave behind in Strasbourg, Speyer and Worms? Look forward to the great atmosphere and a lovely route along the river Rhine.
Casual cyclist: You mainly cycle on well-built cycle paths along the Rhine cycle path. A predominantly flat route that is an easy cycle for everybody. Through the Rhine flood plains there are longer sections on gravel paths.
If you would like to hire a bike (99 EUR) or e-bike (259 EUR), please contact our office when booking: [email protected]
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Arrival in Strasbourg
Tour information and bike fitting. You will spend a wonderful evening in the Alsatian capital with its many canals and a unique atmosphere.
Strasbourg - Rastatt approx. 65km
A wonderfully made cycle path takes you through the town to the Rhine’s river bank. You will cycle comfortably along the Rhine through the gentle Rhine valley. In Drusenheim, you will take a ferry to the other side of the Rhine river bank and then you will continue through the charming meadow landscape until you get to Rastatt with its baroque old town.
Rastatt – Germersheim approx. 60km
Today you cycle idyllically along the old Rhine arms through what seems like untouched nature. Then you head through the biggest nature protection area in the Palatinate, the Hördter Rheinauen until you get to the former fortress city of Germersheim. The newly formed Rhine river bank and the unhurried centre of Germersheim provide some amusement.
Germersheim – Heidelberg approx. 50km
The Old Father Rhine brings you to the Imperial city of Speyer and its impressive and UNESCO world heritage cathedral. The famous ensemble of the palace and palace gardens in Schwetzingen are further highlights of the tour before your day comes to an end in the oldest German university town in Heidelberg.
Heidelberg – Worms approx. 45km
You will cycle along the river Neckar to the old Roman town of Ladenburg with its beautiful medieval inner city. Then you will continue your tour through the Rhine valley to the imperial city of Worms with its cathedral built in the 12th century, the Martin Luther monument and the oldest Jewish cemetery in Europe.
Worms – Nierstein approx. 55km
You will comfortably cycle along the river Rhine. Lots of agriculture will accompany you on this stage. Everything that tastes good gets grown here! At times you will cycle along the old Rhine arms today and then soon afterwards you will end up on the other side of the river bank where you will see the first vines. Afterwards there are only a few more kilometres and then one more crossing over the river Rhine until you get to the charming wine-making village, Nierstein. You should definitely try a glass of Riesling in the evening!
Nierstein – Mainz approx. 20km
Today’s stage is short giving you lots of free time to enjoy. Shortly after Nierstein the cycle path goes through the vineyards. Take a view across the Rhine valley – the impressive steep wine-growing slopes and the large river are the lifelines for this region. The cycle path runs along the Rhine’s river bank and then into the centre of Mainz. The imperial cathedral as well as many other attractions are the magnets attracting many visitors here from both close and far away.
Departure or extension of your stay
Tours marked with are special prices.
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Mar 30 2024 | Apr 06 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,318€ | ||
Double rooms | 949€ | |||||
Apr 04 2024 | Apr 11 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,318€ | ||
Double rooms | 949€ | |||||
Apr 06 2024 | Apr 13 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,318€ | ||
Double rooms | 949€ | |||||
Apr 11 2024 | Apr 18 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,318€ | ||
Double rooms | 949€ | |||||
Apr 13 2024 | Apr 20 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,418€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,049€ | |||||
Apr 18 2024 | Apr 25 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,418€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,049€ | |||||
Apr 20 2024 | Apr 27 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,418€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,049€ | |||||
Apr 25 2024 | May 02 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,418€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,049€ | |||||
Apr 27 2024 | May 04 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,418€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,049€ | |||||
May 02 2024 | May 09 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,418€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,049€ | |||||
May 04 2024 | May 11 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,418€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,049€ | |||||
May 09 2024 | May 16 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,418€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,049€ | |||||
May 11 2024 | May 18 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,418€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,049€ | |||||
May 16 2024 | May 23 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,418€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,049€ | |||||
May 18 2024 | May 25 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,418€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,049€ | |||||
May 23 2024 | May 30 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,418€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,049€ | |||||
May 25 2024 | Jun 01 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,418€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,049€ | |||||
May 30 2024 | Jun 06 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,418€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,049€ | |||||
Jun 01 2024 | Jun 08 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,498€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,129€ | |||||
Jun 06 2024 | Jun 13 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,498€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,129€ | |||||
Jun 08 2024 | Jun 15 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,498€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,129€ | |||||
Jun 13 2024 | Jun 20 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,498€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,129€ | |||||
Jun 15 2024 | Jun 22 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,498€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,129€ | |||||
Jun 20 2024 | Jun 27 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,498€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,129€ | |||||
Jun 22 2024 | Jun 29 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,498€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,129€ | |||||
Jun 27 2024 | Jul 04 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,498€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,129€ | |||||
Jun 29 2024 | Jul 06 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,498€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,129€ | |||||
Jul 04 2024 | Jul 11 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,498€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,129€ | |||||
Jul 06 2024 | Jul 13 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,498€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,129€ | |||||
Jul 11 2024 | Jul 18 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,498€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,129€ | |||||
Jul 13 2024 | Jul 20 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,498€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,129€ | |||||
Jul 18 2024 | Jul 25 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,498€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,129€ | |||||
Jul 20 2024 | Jul 27 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,498€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,129€ | |||||
Jul 25 2024 | Aug 01 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,498€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,129€ | |||||
Jul 27 2024 | Aug 03 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,498€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,129€ | |||||
Aug 01 2024 | Aug 08 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,498€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,129€ | |||||
Aug 03 2024 | Aug 10 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,498€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,129€ | |||||
Aug 08 2024 | Aug 15 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,498€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,129€ | |||||
Aug 10 2024 | Aug 17 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,498€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,129€ | |||||
Aug 15 2024 | Aug 22 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,498€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,129€ | |||||
Aug 17 2024 | Aug 24 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,498€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,129€ | |||||
Aug 22 2024 | Aug 29 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,498€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,129€ | |||||
Aug 24 2024 | Aug 31 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,498€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,129€ | |||||
Aug 29 2024 | Sep 05 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,498€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,129€ | |||||
Aug 31 2024 | Sep 07 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,498€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,129€ | |||||
Sep 05 2024 | Sep 12 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,498€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,129€ | |||||
Sep 07 2024 | Sep 14 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,498€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,129€ | |||||
Sep 12 2024 | Sep 19 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,498€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,129€ | |||||
Sep 14 2024 | Sep 21 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,498€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,129€ | |||||
Sep 19 2024 | Sep 26 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,498€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,129€ | |||||
Sep 21 2024 | Sep 28 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,498€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,129€ | |||||
Sep 26 2024 | Oct 03 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,498€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,129€ | |||||
Sep 28 2024 | Oct 05 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,418€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,049€ | |||||
Oct 03 2024 | Oct 10 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,418€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,049€ | |||||
Oct 05 2024 | Oct 12 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,418€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,049€ | |||||
Oct 10 2024 | Oct 17 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,418€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,049€ | |||||
Oct 12 2024 | Oct 19 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,418€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,049€ |
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