In Stock
The Rhine cycle route
Paperback
€21.54
Collect 64 Reward Points
- Free Delivery from
- This Book Is Available Online Only
- Book Synopsis
- Embark on an extraordinary cycling journey along the Rhine Cycle Route (EuroVelo 15), one of Europe's most scenic and accessible long-distance trails. Spanning 1,368 km (850 miles) from the Swiss Alps to the North Sea, the route follows the majestic Rhine River through Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria, Germany, France, and the Netherlands. With diverse landscapes, historic landmarks, and smooth, well-marked paths, it offers an unforgettable adventure for cyclists of all levels.Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or new to touring, this comprehensive Cicerone guidebook leads you from the Rhine's alpine source to the North Sea, dividing the adventure into 27 manageable daily stages. Discover dramatic mountain scenery, the romantic castles of the Middle Rhine Valley, vibrant cities like Basel, Strasbourg, and Cologne, and the peaceful waterways of the Netherlands, offering a rich tapestry of Europe's natural beauty and cultural heritage.The Cicerone guidebook follows the renowned Rhine Cycle Route (EuroVelo 15), tracing the Rhine River from its alpine source in Switzerland to the North Sea, passing through iconic destinations such as Lake Constance (Bodensee), Basel, Strasbourg, Speyer, the UNESCO-listed Rhine Gorge, Koblenz, Cologne (Köln), Arnhem, and Rotterdam.Experience cycling highlights including the spectacular Rhine Falls near Schaffhausen, the legendary Loreley Rock, the scenic Rheingau wine region, the historic castles and vineyards of the Middle Rhine Valley between Mainz and Cologne, and the traditional windmills of Kinderdijk near Dordrecht.Benefit from comprehensive daily stage descriptions, easy-to-read maps, total distances, elevation profiles, up-to-date cycling conditions, and downloadable GPX tracks, making planning and navigation along the Rhine Cycle Route effortless.Choose from suggested 14-day, 21-day, or month-long cycling itineraries, with expert tips on customising your Rhine bike adventure and connecting seamlessly to the Moselle Cycle Route at Koblenz.Find curated recommendations for cyclist-friendly hotels, guesthouses, restaurants, and essential services conveniently located in picturesque towns and vibrant cities along the entire EuroVelo 15 route.Get invaluable guidance on bicycle preparation, packing essentials, cross-border travel between Switzerland, Germany, France, and the Netherlands, and seasonal tips to ensure an enjoyable and successful Rhine River cycling holiday from start to finish.Plan your Rhine Cycle Route adventure with confidence and experience an unforgettable European adventure with this definitive guidebook.
- About The Author
- After a career in marketing, culminating as marketing director of a leading supermarket group, Mike Wells started to write walking and cycling guides in his fifties. He has been a keen cyclist for over 25 years. After completing various UK Sustrans routes, such as Lôn Las Cymru in Wales and the C2C route across northern England, he then moved on to cycling long-distance routes in continental Europe and beyond. These include cycling both the Camino and Ruta de la Plata to Santiago de la Compostela, a traverse of Cuba from end to end, a circumnavigation of Iceland and a trip across Lapland to the North Cape. Even further afield he has ridden the Congo-Nile trail from the Congo basin to the source of the Nile in Rwanda's Nyungwe national park. On all these trips he was accompanied by his partner Christine, who sadly died in 2020. He has written 10 cycling guides for Cicerone, including a series following the great rivers of Europe. For a full list of Cicerone books and articles by Mike Wells, visit his author page.
- Product Details
-
- ISBN
- 9781786311092
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Cicerone Press, (19 August 2025)
- Number of Pages
- 312
- Weight
- 354 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 172 x 173 x 17.5 mm
- Categories: