Itinerary
- Day 1
Zwingenberg
You'll start cycling through forests and small historic communities, beginning with Dreieichenhain where half-timbered buildings line the streets and you can see the remains of a water castle. From there, it's on to Kranichstein to check out its hunting castle sitting right beside a calm lake. The route takes you through Rosenhohe park next, where you'll find mausoleums throughout the grounds. By the end of the day, you'll reach Zwingenberg and get views of vineyards rolling down the Odenwald hillsides.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Rich, freshly prepared breakfast buffet at Hotel Poststuben)
Included Activities
- Cycling through forests and historic towns
- Explore Dreieichenhain old town with half-timbered houses and Staufer dynasty water castle ruins
- Visit Kranichstein hunting castle and museum
- Visit Rosenhohe park with mausoleums
- View Zwingenberg vineyards on Odenwald slopes
Optional Activities
- Rental electric bike - 195 €
- Rental bike 24-speed - 95 €
- Rental helmet - 10 €
Landmarks Dreieichenhain Kranichstein Hunting Castle Rosenhohe Park Zwingenberg - Day 2
Lorsch to Heidelberg
Cycling continues to Lorsch where you can see the Torhalle, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site from the Carolingian period and what remains of the old monastery. After that, you'll head to Heidelberg to walk through the old town, check out the gothic Church of the Holy Spirit, and take photos from the Old Bridge. Later, you'll use the scenic rack railway to get up to Heidelberg Castle, where you'll get panoramic views across the entire city below.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Torhalle in Lorsch - UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site
- Detailed tour of Heidelberg old town
- Explore Church of the Holy Spirit
- Photo opportunity from Old Bridge
- Rack railway ride to Heidelberg Castle with panoramic views
Optional Activities
- Rental electric bike - 195 €
- Rental bike 24-speed - 95 €
- Rental helmet - 10 €
Landmarks Torhalle Heidelberg Castle Church of the Holy Spirit Old Bridge Neckar River - Day 3
Schwetzingen to Rhodt
The cycling route moves through the Rhine region, starting at Schwetzingen's 18th-century castle grounds which represent important European horticultural design. You'll then cycle to Speyer to see the Romanesque cathedral, the largest intact example of its kind and a UNESCO World Heritage site. After that comes the wine town of Roth with its vineyards, and you'll finish at Villa Ludwigshöhe situated in rolling terrain.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet with panoramic views)
Included Activities
- Explore Schwetzingen castle grounds - 18th century European horticultural masterpiece
- Visit Speyer Romanesque cathedral - UNESCO World Heritage site
- Cycle through Roth wine town with historic houses and vineyards
- Visit Villa Ludwigshöhe
Optional Activities
- Rental electric bike - 195 €
- Rental bike 24-speed - 95 €
- Rental helmet - 10 €
Landmarks Schwetzingen Castle Speyer Cathedral Roth Villa Ludwigshöhe Rhine River - Day 4
Rhineland to Worms
Today follows the Pfalzer Weinstraße through wine-growing villages in the region. You'll stop at Deidesheim, which is the largest wine-producing town here, and see its historic buildings including a bishop's palace and residences from noble families. Continuing on, you'll reach Worms to explore the Romanesque cathedral and visit the historic Jewish cemetery, which ranks among the oldest in Germany.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycle Pfälzer Weinstraße (Palatinate Wine Route)
- Explore Deidesheim - largest wine-growing town in Palatinate with bishop's palace and castle grounds
- Visit Worms Romanesque cathedral
- Visit Worms Jewish cemetery - one of oldest Jewish communities in Germany
Optional Activities
- Rental electric bike - 195 €
- Rental bike 24-speed - 95 €
- Rental helmet - 10 €
Landmarks Deidesheim Worms Cathedral Worms Jewish Cemetery - Day 5
Worms to Mainz
Cycling takes you through gentle hills and vineyards toward Oppenheim, known for its gothic St. Catherine's Church. You can explore the mysterious catacombs underground through a guided tour. Then you'll cycle to Mainz, the state capital with 2000 years of history including ancient Roman remains and one of the significant Romanesque domes along the Rhine. The rest of the day moves through other wine-producing towns along the river valley.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Oppenheim Katharinenkirche (St. Catherine's Church) - Gothic architecture
- Guided tour of underground catacombs in Oppenheim
- Explore Mainz historic bishop's seat
- View Roman remnants in Mainz
- Cycle through Rhine wine-growing region
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Oppenheim catacombs
- Rental electric bike - 195 €
- Rental bike 24-speed - 95 €
- Rental helmet - 10 €
Landmarks Oppenheim Katharinenkirche Mainz Cathedral Rhine River - Day 6
Mainz to Frankfurt
You'll pedal across the Theodor-Heuss-Bridge, which connects Rhineland-Palatinate and Hesse where the Main river flows into the Rhine. Passing through the wine town of Hochheim on the way, you can see where Riesling grapes grow in the area. From there, follow the tranquil river back toward Frankfurt. At the end, try a traditional Frankfurt specialty, Handk\u00e4s mit Musik (marinated cheese), and have some local apple wine in the Sachsenhausen district.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycle across Theodor-Heuss-Bridge with scenic views of Main and Rhine rivers
- Visit Hochheim wine town with stunning views
- Traditional Frankfurt meal - Handkäs mit Musik (marinated cheese) and apple wine in Sachsenhausen
Optional Activities
- Rental electric bike - 195 €
- Rental bike 24-speed - 95 €
- Rental helmet - 10 €
- Additional night in Frankfurt per person in double room from 65 €
- Additional night in Frankfurt per person in single room from 75 €
Landmarks Theodor-Heuss-Bridge Hochheim Sachsenhausen Main River Rhine River
