Itinerary
- Day 1
Neustadt
You'll arrive in Neustadt and start by picking up your tour information and bike. From there, take time to walk through the winding streets and check out the collegiate church, which is pretty impressive. The Elwedritschen fountain is worth seeing too. After you've had a chance to explore, head to your accommodation and settle in for the night.
Optional Activities
- Explore winding streets of Neustadt
- Visit the collegiate church
- View the Elwedritschen fountain
Landmarks Collegiate Church of Neustadt Elwedritschen fountain - Day 2
Neustadt to Rastatt
This is a longer cycling day, roughly 100km through wine-growing villages. You'll start by riding to Landau's medieval town hall square, then head to Bad Bergzabern to see the baroque castle and Westwall Museum. Continue through the wine gate at Schweigen into Alsatian Wissembourg, and from there cycle through the Bienwald forest and Lauter valley. The day ends at Rastatt's baroque residence.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit medieval municipal department store on Landau town hall square
- View Rhine Valley from Landeck Fortress
- Explore baroque castle in Bad Bergzabern
- Visit historic 'Engel' inn in Bad Bergzabern
- Visit Westwall Museum in Bad Bergzabern
- Cycle through wine gate in Schweigen
- Explore Wissembourg with former Benedictine abbey
- Ride through Bienwald forest
- Explore Rastatt baroque residence
Landmarks Landau town hall square Landeck Fortress Bad Bergzabern baroque castle Westwall Museum Wissembourg Benedictine abbey Rastatt baroque residence - Day 3
Rastatt to Speyer
You're cycling approximately 90km along the Rhine today. Start by passing through Karlsruhe, the old royal seat, where you can see the castle and pyramid. Ride through the Hördter Rheinauen, which is the largest nature reserve in the Palatinate region. Later, you'll reach Germersheim, a former fortress town, and continue along the Old Rhine to Speyer. The UNESCO World Heritage cathedral there is worth your time.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Karlsruhe castle
- View Karlsruhe pyramid
- Explore former fortress town of Germersheim
- Visit Speyer cathedral
Landmarks Karlsruhe Palace Karlsruhe Pyramid Hördter Rheinauen Speyer Cathedral - Day 4
Speyer to Worms
Today's ride covers about 90km through varied scenery. Start at Schwetzingen's palace and gardens, then head through the Rhine plain toward Heidelberg. You'll see Germany's oldest university there, plus the castle complex and the charming old town along the Neckar. After Heidelberg, cycle to Ladenburg with its half-timbered houses, then continue through wooded areas to Worms and its cathedral with all its legendary history.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Schwetzingen palace and gardens
- Explore Heidelberg castle complex
- Discover Heidelberg old town
- Walk through Ladenburg half-timbered houses
- Visit Worms cathedral
Landmarks Schwetzingen Palace Schwetzingen Palace Gardens Heidelberg Castle Ladenburg Worms Cathedral - Day 5
Worms to Mainz
This is a more relaxed cycling day, around 75km on the Old Rhine paths. You'll reach Oppenheim, which is known for Gothic architecture and wine. During the afternoon, take a short ferry across the Rhine where you'll see Nierstein's vineyards from the water. Then cycle through the vineyards as you head toward Mainz and its second imperial cathedral.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Oppenheim
- Take short ferry ride across the Rhine
- View Nierstein vineyards
Landmarks Oppenheim Nierstein vineyards Mainz Cathedral - Day 6
Mainz to Alzey
Cross the Rhine and arrive at Rüdesheim, where you can take a cable car ride over the vineyards if you want. After crossing the Rhine again, you'll reach Bingen at the mouth of the Nahe river. Check out the Mäuseturm in the Binger Loch and the 10th century Drusus Bridge with its chapel. Later, cycle through vineyards on your way to Alzey, which connects to the Nibelungs legend.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Cable car ride over Rüdesheim vineyards
- Visit Mäuseturm (Mouse Tower) in Binger Loch
- See 10th century Drusus Bridge and bridge chapel
- Explore Alzey
Landmarks Rüdesheim Mäuseturm (Mouse Tower) Drusus Bridge Binger Loch 
- Day 7
Alzey to Neustadt
You're finishing by reaching Bobenheim, where the German Wine Route starts. Cycle through the quiet town of Grünstadt, then ride through beautiful wine-growing villages. Stop at Bad Dürkheim to see the world's largest wine barrel. From there, head to Deidesheim to explore the medieval town hall and its wine museum. The final stretch takes you over the Balcony of the Palatinate and back to Neustadt.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Bobenheim and German Wine Route start
- Cycle through Grünstadt
- View world's largest wine barrel in Bad Dürkheim
- Visit Deidesheim wine museum in medieval town hall
- Cycle over the Balcony of the Palatinate
Landmarks Bobenheim German Wine Route Grünstadt Bad Dürkheim world's largest wine barrel Deidesheim wine museum Balcony of the Palatinate 
