Self-guided Cycling Tour Strasbourg to Mainz

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.

Highlights:

• Suitable for families & beginners: The Rhine Cycle Path is mostly flat on good cycle paths directly along the river or on gravel paths in the Rhine marshes. This cycle route is really suitable for everyone, making it ideal for families with children or for a first cycling vacation.
• Mild climate: The mild climate in Alsace, Baden, and the Palatinate ensures even more cycling enjoyment. The mild temperatures not only benefit the flourishing vineyards in these regions but also allow the cycling holiday to commence as early as the beginning of April.
• Rich culture: Strasbourg, Heidelberg, Worms, Mainz - these cities offer cultural highlights that will make your cycling vacation even more enjoyable.

Tour character: Level 1

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.

Included in the Cycling Tour:

• 7 nights' accommodation in 3* hotels (Upgrades available on request)
• Breakfast
• Luggage transfers
• Digital travel documents incl. navigation app, GPS-data, route book
• GPS data available and app navigation
• Service hotline

Not included in the tour:

• Bike rental
• Bike insurance
• Visitor's taxes, if due, are not included in the tour price
• Ferry tickets in Neuburg costs approx 3 EUR per person incl. bike
• Ferry tickets in Nierstein costs approx 3 EUR per person incl. bike
• Sporty bike - 179 EUR
• Anything not mentioned in 'included'

Arrival / Parking / Departure:

• Arrival by train to Strasbourg
• Strasbourg or Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden airport
• Parking: Public garage, cost approx. EUR 20 per day
• Departure by train from Mainz to Strasbourg, duration approx. 3.5 hours with 1 change in Stuttgart
• Return transfer by minibus to Strasbourg every Saturday morning, this costs EUR 99 per person, EUR 45 extra for your own bike, to be paid for in advance, reservation necessary

Notes:

• Departures Thursdays and Saturdays
• Hotel upgrades available on request
• Extra nights
  • Strasbourg - From 85 EUR p.p (+65 EUR single person)
  • Mainz - From 75 EUR p.p (+49 EUR single person)

If you would like to hire a bike (99 EUR) or E-bike (289 EUR), please contact our office when booking: [email protected]

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