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Romantic Rhine from Frankfurt to Cologne | Germany | 6 days

6 days
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From Frankfurt-am-Main to Cologne
4.6
137 traveler reviews
  • Three people cycling along a river with a city skyline.
  • Cyclists visiting a large monument with sculptures.
  • Group of people cycling through a forest path.
  • Cherry blossoms in a park with green grass and blue sky.
  • View of city skyline with modern buildings and a river in the foreground.
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  • Group of cyclists riding along a river path.
  • View of Cologne Cathedral and the Hohenzollern Bridge at dusk.
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Terranova Touristik
Bicycle
Pedal-powered journeys for two-wheeled explorers
Private Tour
Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Self-guided
Independent exploration, backed by expert advice and support
Guided in English, German
Ages 18+

Places You’ll See

  • Frankfurt-am-Main
    Frankfurt-am-Main
  • Koblenz
    Koblenz
  • Cologne
    Cologne
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Highlights

  • Fantastic river landscapes of the Main and Rhine
  • UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Upper Middle Rhine Valley
  • Romantic old towns of Mainz, Rüdesheim, Oberwesel, Koblenz, Bonn and Cologne and many small wine villages along the route
  • Niederwald monument near Rüdesheim
  • World famous Loreley Rock
  • Discover Bonn: birthplace of Beethoven and former capital of West Germany .
  • Cologne Cathedral: One of Germany's most popular attractions

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Frankfurt to Mainz | Approx. 26 miles / 42 kilometers
  2. Day 2 Mainz to Oberwesel | Approx. 40 miles / 64 kilometers
  3. Day 3 Oberwesel to Koblenz | Approx. 28 miles / 58 kilometers
  4. Day 4 Koblenz to Bad Godesberg | Approx. 37 miles / 61 kilometers
  5. Day 5 Bad Godesberg to Cologne | Approx. 27 miles / 43 kilometers
  6. Day 6 Farewell from Cologne
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What's Included

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What's Not Included

  • Optional
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

Operated by

Terranova Touristik

4.6
(137 reviews)

Number of tours

61

Age Range

18 to 90 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

88%

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Customer Reviews

  • Debora
    · June 23rd, 2025
    It was excellent! The route is wonderful Hotels were fine I will recommend Tour Radar to all my friends!
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  • Marvin
    · October 18th, 2024
    Well planned out route with just the right amount of cycling each day between villages, vineyards and river paths.
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  • Pamela
    · October 17th, 2024
    Booklets with sectional maps should have been available in English. Bike seat came unattached on the last day of cycling which was a nuisance & somewhat dangerous
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Dates & Availability

6 days
Romantic Rhine from Frankfurt to Cologne | Germany | 6 days
From Frankfurt-am-Main to Cologne

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    Ann

    Asked on October 30th, 2024

    Are the bikes electric or standard pedal

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    • Terranova TouristikOperator•Written October 2024

      We offer both regular and electric bikes for rental. Rental Bike: €95, Rental E-Bike: €195

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      Ann

      Traveler•Written November 2024

      Could you clarify what is included in the tour? Are accommodations and meals included?

    • Terranova TouristikOperator•Written November 2024

      Services included: Accommodations from Mainz to Cologne, Breakfast included, lunch and dinner are not included. Luggage transport, map materials, GPX tracks, service hotline, CO2 compensation. Beverages are not included.

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