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Germany

With ten EuroVelo routes, Germany is THE country for cycling tours in Europe. Around 230 bicycle routes lead cyclists through the country's varied landscapes. Whether you cycle along the coast or one of the numerous rivers, through impressive mountainous landscapes or historical and modern cities, you will certainly find a ride that suits your tastes. Culinary enjoyments, cultural monuments and sights of untouched nature along the routes complete the bicycle travel experience in Germany.

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Capitals Route

Pilgrims Route

Central Europe Route

Via Romea (Francigena)

Atlantic – Black Sea

Sun Route

Baltic Sea Cycle Route

North Sea Cycle Route

Iron Curtain Trail

Rhine Cycle Route

Routes

National Information

ADFC: Allgemeiner Deutscher Fahrrad-Club e.V.

National EuroVelo Coordination Centre

The ADFC is a nationwide, Non-Profit-Organisation with more than 175.000 members whose shared aim is to make the roads safer for cyclists and pedestrians. Besides encouraging environmentally-friendly and therefore sustainable forms of transport, the ADFC provides advice on all aspects of cycling. This includes advice on buying a bike, technology and cycling accessories, tourism-related and political issues.

kontakt@adfc.de 030 2091498-0

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ADFC Quality Cycling Routes

Currently, 37 cycling routes and five cycling tour regions in Germany carry the ADFC seal of quality. The link provides more information.

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ADFC's brochure "Deutschland per Rad entdecken"

On the online presentation of the ADFC's brochure you will find a selection of the most beautiful bike routes in Germany.

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Bett+Bike - Bicycle Friendly Accommodation

Around 5,500 hotels, guesthouses, youth hostels, nature houses and camping sites are tailored to the needs of cyclists. Guest companies meeting ADFC quality criteria are marked with a sign at the entrance.

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German Tourism Center e.V., DZT

The DZT has promoted Germany abroad on behalf of the federal government for more than 60 years. It advertises the touristic diversity of Germany throughout the world. It therefore advertises for one of the biggest and most popular brands - the travel country Germany. A selection of attractive long distance cycle routes can be found on www.germany.travel with route descriptions and references of Bed+Bike establishments.

info@germany.travel +49 (0)69 974640

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Maps & Guides

100 Castles Route

All printed guidebooks of bikeline can be purchased from bookstores in Germany or are available on amazon.de. These guidebooks provide a detail explanation on the respective long-distance cycle routes, regarding the length, quality, signage, map and attraction along the routes.

100 Castles Route

The guidebooks from BVA can be purchased directly from their official website or on amazon.de. These guidebooks provide a detail explanation on the respective long-distance cycle routes, regarding the length, quality, signage, map and attraction along the routes.

App EuroVelo 6 - Danube Cycle Route (Android)

EuroVelo 6 - The Danube Cycle Route mobile app provides individual cycle tourists with relevant information about the route and its sections and enhances their riding experience. The application was developed by Danube Competence Center in cooperation with the European Cyclists' Federation.

App EuroVelo 6 - Danube Cycle Route (iOS)

A must have app for all the cyclists that plan to spend few days on the wheels riding long distances along the Danube. Based on the data European Cyclists' Federation collected during EuroVelo 6 route assessment, this app will provide you with dozens of useful information either while you’re riding or planning your route.

App EuroVelo - Android

Cycling in Europe? There is an app for that! Our official app is free and designed to help you discover the most developed EuroVelo routes. Thousands of kilometres of cycle routes in the palm of your hand – what are you waiting for? Download the app, get on your bike and start exploring!

App EuroVelo - iOS

Baltic Sea Cycle Route - Part 1: Schleswig-Holstein. From Flensburg to Lübeck

Esterbauer guide of the first part of the Baltic Sea Cycle Route in Germany. 120 pages, scale of 1:50000.

Baltic Sea Cycle Route - Part 2: Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. From Lübeck to Ahlbeck/Usedom. With Rügen-Rundweg

Esterbauer guide of the second part of the Baltic Sea Cycle Route in Germany. 160 pages, scale of 1:50000.

Baltic Sea Cycle Route: Travemünde - Usedom

Maps from Travemünde to Usedom, on a scale of 1:75.000.

Bikeline Esterbauer - Iron Curtain Trail 2

This guide covers the Baltic Sea Cycle Route, from Riga to Lübeck. It includes precise maps, a detailed description of the route, a comprehensive list of overnight accommodation, numerous detail maps of cities and towns and information about the most significant sights. The detail maps are produced in a scale of 1:85,000.

Bikeline Esterbauer - Iron Curtain Trail 3

This guide covers the German-German Border Trail, along the "Green Belt". This volume describes the 1,100-kilometre-long section of the itinerary from Lübeck to Hof, where the borders of Saxony, Bavaria and the Czech Republic meet.

Bikeline Esterbauer - Iron Curtain Trail 4

This guide covers the section from Hof to Szeged. The route leads over the heights of the Bohemian Forest, past Moravia and the Slovak capital Bratislava, and here one must cross the Danube. The route takes you along the southern border of Hungary across Slovenia and Croatia.

Bikeline Radtourenbuch: Rhein-Radweg Teil 1 - Von Andermatt nach Basel [Esterbauer]

Scale 1:75,000, exact topographic maps, numerous site- and city maps, accurate description of routes, advice to the cultural and touristic offer of the region, comprehensive index of accommodations, cyclist-friendly accommodations (‘Bett&Bike’), important telephone numbers and many background information. Language: German. Available at local- and online book stores.

Bikeline Radtourenbuch: Rhein-Radweg Teil 3 - Von Mainz nach Rotterdam. [Esterbauer]

Scale of 1:75,000, precise maps, exact description of routes, numerous site- and city maps, advice to the cultural and touristic offer of the region and comprehensive index of accommodations. Language: German. Available at local- and online book stores.

Brückenradweg

Elbe Cycle Route - North

Maps from Cuxhaven to Magdeburg on a scale of 1:75.000, with routes in both directions and possibility to download GPS tracks.

Elbe Cycle Route - Part 1: From Prague to Magdeburg

Esterbauer guidebook of the first part of the Elbe Cycle Route.

Elbe Cycle Route - Part 2: From Magdeburg to Cuxhaven

Esterbauer guide of the second part of the Elbe Cycle Route.

Elbe Cycle Route - South

Maps from Magdeburg to the Czech border, on a scale of 1:75.000, with routes in both directions and possibility to download GPS tracks.

EuroVelo 15 - Rhine Cycle Route Flyer (2021)

Official EuroVelo flyer with route description and map in multiple languages (English, French, Dutch and German). To request a free printed copy of the older flyer, please send an email to info‎@‎romantischer-rhein.de

Friedensroute

Guide on EuroVelo 15 - Rhine Cycle Route [Cicerone]

The guidebook contains stage-by-stage instructions to the full route from the river's source in the Swiss Alps to the mouth in the Netherlands. There are clear map extracts and detailed route descriptions, to direct the cyclist along the entire route. Also included is practical information about accommodation options, amenities and services along the route, plus details of historical and cultural points of interest.

Guide on EuroVelo 15 - Rhine Cycle Route: from Basel to Mainz [Bikeline Esterbauer]

With maps on a scale of 1:75,000, exact topographic maps, numerous site- and city maps, accurate description of routes, comprehensive index of accommodations, cyclist-friendly accommodations (‘Bett&Bike’), important telephone numbers and many background information. Language: German. Available at local- and online book stores.

Guide on EuroVelo 15 - Rhine Cycle Route from Basel to Mainz [Bruckmanns Verlag]

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Detailed map of each stage of the circuit with the exact itinerary of the routes on a scale of 1:75,000. Important information on the trails, the geographical and cultural points of interest, as well as on the numerous accommodation possibilities. The guide also includes many city maps. Language: German. Available in local bookshops and online.

Guide on EuroVelo 15 - Rhine Cycle Route: from Basel to Speyer [Publicpress]

28 section maps at 20 x 18 cm, scale of 1:50,000, with tips for excursions, overnight accommodations and leisure activities, tear- and weatherproof paper, writable and washable. Special feature: folded map. Language: German. Available at local and online book stores.

Handbook of EuroVelo 15 - Rhine Cycle Route

From the source to the mouth: 1233 kilometres of cycling fun with a river view. You are looking for cyclist-friendly accommodation close to Andermatt? You are interested in seeing Düsseldorf’s sights? You fancy trying Alsatian “Flammkuchen” in Strasbourg or wine in Rhineland Palatinate or perhaps you would like to rent a bike on the Dutch coast? Step by step, or better put stage by stage, you will find all the transnational information as well as helpful tour tips and tricks.

Iron Curtain Trail booklet - Michael Cramer

This brochure is ideal for a better understanding of the history of the countries which were separated by the Iron Curtain. The brochure provides overview maps and descriptions of the stages, as well as the history of the countries and a presentation of the major points of interest.

Long-distance cycle track Hamburg-Bremen

Main Cycle Route: From Bayreuth to Mainz

Esterbaueur guide of the Main Cycle Route.

Main-Radweg

Map from Bayreuth to the mouth of the Rhine in Mainz, on a scale of 1:75.000.

Maps and guidebooks of the European Cycle Route R1

Find maps and guidebooks of the part of the European Cycle Route R1 corresponding to EuroVelo 2 - Capitals Route!

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern cycling brochure

9 cycle routes, 21 cycling circuit tours tours, many day trips as well as hand bike tours lead you far into the country on a closely linked network of cycle paths. Between the major cities of Hamburg and Berlin you will find a region that couldn't be more unique and full of variety.

North Sea Cycle Route

North Sea Cycle Route - Part 2: Lower Saxony. From the Ems to Hamburg

Esterbaueur guide of the second part of the North Sea Cycle Route in Germany. 160 pages, scale of 1:50000.

North Sea Cycle Route - Part 3: TeSchleswig-Holstein. From Hamburg to the Danish border. With the islands of Pellworm, Amrum, Föhr and Sylt.

Esterbaueur guide of the third part of the North Sea Cycle Route in Germany. 120 pages, scale of 1:50000.

Official Elberadweg handbook

The 21 x 15cm landscape book will fit in any handlebar bag and features almost 560 cyclist-friendly accommodations between the Krkonoše Mountains and/or Prague and the North Sea, complete with addresses and telephone numbers. Also included are maps showing the course of the cycle route, information about sights and ferry crossings, and much more. If you get into trouble, it also provides information on repair shops.

Ox Road

Radreiseführer Rhein-Radweg: Der schönste Abschnitt des Radweges in 15 Etappen: Mainz – Nordseemündung [Bruckmanns Verlag]

Individual, detailed map to every stage of the tour with exact course of routes on a scale of 1:75,000. Important information to course of paths, geographical and cultural peculiarities, as well as many overnight accommodations. Numerous site- and city maps simplify the orientation, spiral-bound. Language: German. Available at local- and online book stores

Radwanderkarte Rhein-Radweg 2 Bodensee-Basel [Publicpress]

22 section maps at 20 x 18 cm, scale of 1:50,000, with tips for excursions, overnight accommodations and leisure activities, tear- and weatherproof paper, writable and washable. Special feature: folded map. Language: German. Available at local and online book stores.

Radwanderkarte Rhein-Radweg 4 Speyer-Köln [Publicpress]

27 section maps at 20 x 18 cm, scale of 1:50,000, with tips for excursions, overnight accommodations and leisure activities, tear- and weatherproof paper, writable and washable. Special feature: folded map. Language: German. Available at local and online book stores.

Radwanderkarte Rhein-Radweg 5 Köln-Rotterdam [Publicpress]

29 section maps at 20 x 18 cm, scale of 1:50,000, GPS-precise, with tips for excursions, overnight accommodations and leisure activities, tear- and weatherproof paper, writable and washable. Special feature: folded map. Language: German. Available at local and online book stores.

Rheinradweg 01 Vom Bodensee nach Mannheim [Kompass Verlag]

User-friendly maps with precise descriptions of paths, clear tour profile for an optimal planning, tear- and weatherproof paper, personal recommendations by authors, spiral-bound, self-explanatory symbols and exact stage description. Language: German. Available at local- and online book stores.

Rheinradweg 02 Von Mannheim bis Köln [Kompass Verlag]

Rheinradweg: Von Duisburg bis Arnhem [Bielefelder Verlag]

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In the scale 1: 50.000, this guide offers a completely signposted route guidance off the main roads, on cycle paths, forest and low traffic routes. There are pictures and information about the highlights along the route that are worth seeing. Language: German. Available in bookstores and online.

Rhine Cycle Route

All printed guidebooks of bikeline can be purchased from bookstores in Germany or are available on amazon.de. These guidebooks provide a detailed explanation on the respective long-distance cycle routes, regarding the length, quality, signage, map and attraction along the routes.

Rhine Cycle Route

Römer-Lippe-Route

Saar Cycle Route

Esterbauer guide of the Saar Cycle Route: From the French Canals to Trier - With the Rhine-Marne Canal Cycle Route

Saarland-Radweg – VeloRoute SaarLorLux

Esterbauer guide of the Saarland Cycle Route.

South Moravia and Weinviertel Flyer

The EuroVelo 13 - Iron Curtain Trail goes for 200 km through South Moravia and the Weinviertel, between Drosendorf and Břeclav. On this section you will cycle through the national park of Podyjí and the Thaya valley, or through the UNESCO World Heritage landscape Lednice-Valtice, as well as through the historic wine cities Znaim, Retz and Mikulov. Click on the link to download the Flyer.

Germany

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National Information

ADFC: Allgemeiner Deutscher Fahrrad-Club e.V.

ADFC Quality Cycling Routes

ADFC's brochure "Deutschland per Rad entdecken"

Bett+Bike - Bicycle Friendly Accommodation

German Tourism Center e.V., DZT

Maps & Guides

100 Castles Route

100 Castles Route

App EuroVelo 6 - Danube Cycle Route (Android)

App EuroVelo 6 - Danube Cycle Route (iOS)

App EuroVelo - Android

App EuroVelo - iOS

Baltic Sea Cycle Route - Part 1: Schleswig-Holstein. From Flensburg to Lübeck

Baltic Sea Cycle Route - Part 2: Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. From Lübeck to Ahlbeck/Usedom. With Rügen-Rundweg

Baltic Sea Cycle Route: Travemünde - Usedom

Bikeline Esterbauer - Iron Curtain Trail 2

Bikeline Esterbauer - Iron Curtain Trail 3

Bikeline Esterbauer - Iron Curtain Trail 4

Bikeline Radtourenbuch: Rhein-Radweg Teil 1 - Von Andermatt nach Basel [Esterbauer]

Bikeline Radtourenbuch: Rhein-Radweg Teil 3 - Von Mainz nach Rotterdam. [Esterbauer]

Brückenradweg

Elbe Cycle Route - North

Elbe Cycle Route - Part 1: From Prague to Magdeburg

Elbe Cycle Route - Part 2: From Magdeburg to Cuxhaven

Elbe Cycle Route - South

EuroVelo 15 - Rhine Cycle Route Flyer (2021)

Friedensroute

Guide on EuroVelo 15 - Rhine Cycle Route [Cicerone]

Guide on EuroVelo 15 - Rhine Cycle Route: from Basel to Mainz [Bikeline Esterbauer]

Guide on EuroVelo 15 - Rhine Cycle Route from Basel to Mainz [Bruckmanns Verlag]

Guide on EuroVelo 15 - Rhine Cycle Route: from Basel to Speyer [Publicpress]

Handbook of EuroVelo 15 - Rhine Cycle Route

Iron Curtain Trail booklet - Michael Cramer

Long-distance cycle track Hamburg-Bremen

Long-distance cycle track Hamburg-Bremen

Main Cycle Route: From Bayreuth to Mainz

Main-Radweg

Maps and guidebooks of the European Cycle Route R1

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern cycling brochure

North Sea Cycle Route

North Sea Cycle Route - Part 2: Lower Saxony. From the Ems to Hamburg

North Sea Cycle Route - Part 3: TeSchleswig-Holstein. From Hamburg to the Danish border. With the islands of Pellworm, Amrum, Föhr and Sylt.

Official Elberadweg handbook

Ox Road

Ox Road

Radreiseführer Rhein-Radweg: Der schönste Abschnitt des Radweges in 15 Etappen: Mainz – Nordseemündung [Bruckmanns Verlag]

Radwanderkarte Rhein-Radweg 2 Bodensee-Basel [Publicpress]

Radwanderkarte Rhein-Radweg 4 Speyer-Köln [Publicpress]

Radwanderkarte Rhein-Radweg 5 Köln-Rotterdam [Publicpress]

Rheinradweg 01 Vom Bodensee nach Mannheim [Kompass Verlag]

Rheinradweg 02 Von Mannheim bis Köln [Kompass Verlag]

Rheinradweg: Von Duisburg bis Arnhem [Bielefelder Verlag]

Rhine Cycle Route

Rhine Cycle Route

Rhine Cycle Route

Römer-Lippe-Route

Römer-Lippe-Route

Saar Cycle Route

Saarland-Radweg – VeloRoute SaarLorLux

South Moravia and Weinviertel Flyer

Water Castles Route

Events

Please note:

Bike Days Cologne

slowUp Schaffhausen-Hegau

Cologne Classic

Weltfahrradtag

St. Albansfest

Rund um Köln

slowUp Hochrhein

Kölner Sternfahrt

Niederrheinischer Radwandertag

Autofreier Sonntag Siegtal Pur

NRW Radtour

RheinRadeln

slowUp Basel-Dreiland

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