This guidebook by mike wells also author of cicerones london to paris cycling guide, their upated loire valley book, and the moselle cycle route guide breaks the route down into 20 stages of roughly 45km each. Amsterdamkoblenz cycling holiday along the rhine cycletours. The rhine cycle route by mike wells overdrive rakuten. Moselle cycle route guidebook the vosges to koblenz. The cycleroad also leads through picturesque towns, villages and winegrowing areas. The rhine passes through beautiful natural landscapes, the impressive mountain ranges of the black forest, always firmly in view of the baden wine route to arrive to mullheim. Cycled the rhine this summer with the family and the book was invaluable. Hello clive, in my opinion, the best bit of the rhine cycle way is the bit from disentis to basel. The cycling is easy and mostly downhill as you ride through a range of varied scenery. Suitable for cyclists of all experience levels, the 512km route is wellwaymarked and the route is mostly on wellsurfaced cycle tracks. A stunning 750 mile ride along the banks of the mighty rhine, following the splendid eurovelo 15 cycle route through switzerland, france, germany, netherlands. Eurovelo is a project of the european cyclists federation ecf eurovelo routes can be used for bicycle touring.
From source to sea through switzerland, germany and the netherlands cycling and cycle touring cicerone guide this comprehensive guidebook offers a detailed stagebystage description of this epic 80km route along the rhine, one of europes great rivers, which travels through six countries on its way from switzerland. You will cycle through many cities, towns and villages in six countries and pass many interesting historic sites. In our new rhine route, we will follow the bikeline from arnhem to rotterdam. Rhine cycle path you cycle gently along mostly flat terrain. Marckolsheim, alsacechampagneardennelorraine, france. Im always up for a good bike ride and i wanted to get a closer look at the development and marketing of an iconic cycle route. From source to sea through switzerland, germany and the netherlands cicerone guide paperback august 31, 2018. The bingen to koblenz stretch of the rhine cycle route at our mainz hotel, we collected our hire bikes and for the following five days rolled slowly downriver through a grimm landscape. As with all cicerone guides, the rhine cycle route is amply illustrated with photographs of many places of interest, as well as containing a wealth of vital maps, showing the best passages through urban areas and detailed sections outlining each stage of the route.
Some resources show the route continuing north on both sides of the rhine beyond duisburg, but my guide shows a single route only. The rhine cycle route by mike wells, paperback barnes. Guidebook detailing a 27stage cycle tour along the river rhine, with clear. The rhine cycle route, passing through six countries, is a delightful. Following this route you will see and feel the rich history of this majestic river form the romans to the industrial revolution and from the wwii to the german reunification. This comprehensive cycle touring guidebook offers a detailed stagebystage description of the epic 856 mile 80km journey along the rhine cycle route. This bike and barge holiday is centered around the rhine cycle route. Mike wells, author of the rhine cycle route guidebook, has this overview of the french section of the eurovelo 15 bike route, which passes through alsace. From source to sea through switzerland, germany and the netherlands, edition 3.
And it travels through a great range of stunning scenery. Sights and activities for the whole family complete the offer for visitors of one of the largest rivers in europe. Read download the end to end cycle route pdf pdf download. Rhine cycle route full gps route map andermatt to rotterdam. Guide to the river rhone cycle route, an 895km bicycle ride starting high in the alps of central switzerland and finishing at the mediterranean sea, near marseille. Suitable for cyclists of all fitness levels and abilities, the rhine cycle route runs along one of the longest rivers in. Eurovelo 15 the rhine cycle route huningue lauterbourg from huningue to lauterbourg, the eurovelo 15 passes through huningue, runs along the hunningue canal and the alsace little camargue reserve, cuts through hardt forest, passes close to ottmarsheim and its famous romanesque church and then on to fessenheim, hometown of victor schoelcher, to meet up with neufbrisach, the citadel.
Riding the rhine cycle route the record of a trip by bike. The route crosses europe from south to north, from the swiss alps to the north sea, passing through four countries. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Have you researched the euro velo route 6 which i am pretty sure consitutes the ride you plan and this supported by cycle hotels i hope to go that way one day to arrive at the black sea. Riding the rhine cycle route the record of a trip by. Read online the end to end cycle route and download the end to end cycle route book full in pdf formats. Guidebook for cycling the river rhone cycle route eurovelo.
It is described in parts in four bikeline cycling guides. Guidebook detailing a 27stage cycle tour along the river rhine, with clear route description and 1. The rhine cycle route from source to sea eurovelo 15 shop. It appears to be wellorganized and fairly thorough. The 820milelong rhine begins in the swiss alps and winds its way through germany before emptying its waters into the north sea. Guidebook for cycling the river rhone cycle route eurovelo 17. The stretch between mainz and koblenz is a world heritage site. Ev12 was the first european route, opened in june 2001, 6,000 km 3,700 mi route through england, scotland, norway, sweden, denmark, germany, the netherlands and belgium. Even better were the very cool cities and towns, so compact, welcoming and colorful. From source to sea through switzerland, germany and.
You will cycle through many cities, towns and villages. A guidebook for the rhine cycle route with stagebystage descriptions, from its source high in the swiss alps to its mouth at the netherlands north sea coast. Eurovelo is a network of currently 16 longdistance cycling routes crisscrossing europe, in various stages of completion. The route is more often known as the rhine cycle route and there are quite a few resources available online. The eurovelo 15 rhine cycle route follows the rhine and its 1. The cycle road also leads through picturesque towns, villages and winegrowing areas. Pdf the rhine cycle route download full pdf book download. The 72km route from the summit of oberalppass to the hook of holland is split into 27 stages, mostly following wellsurfaced cycle tracks. A stagebystage description of the rhine cycle route, from its source high in the swiss alps to its mouth at the netherlands north sea coast. Coronavirus status you can buy books and ebooks to plan, enjoy and dream. Rhine cycle path mainz cologne level 1 easyenjoying bikers.
Rhine cycle route ev15 from andermatt, uri, ch to rotterdam, south holland, nl. The 72km route passes through six countries, varied scenery and outstanding historical and cultural interest. On its way, the rhine cycle route eurovelo 15 passes the remains of roman cities, medieval towns, castles, cathedrals, palaces, great cities of the industrial revolution and relics of 20thcentury warfare and it travels through a great range of stunning scenery. Easy cycling in mostly flat areas, without uphill stretches, generally short daily biketours that give you enough time to enjoy the region additionally to your biketour. Koblenz is an interesting and lively city, where the rhine and the mosel converge. The rhine is one of the most iconic rivers of europe. Rhine cycle path cycling holidays in germany wheel2wheel. Ive paged through the whole book, but only read the first 25 pages.
Oct 08, 2012 what i loved about the rhine river bicycle route. From source to sea through switzerland, germany and the netherlands cycling and cycle touring cicerone guide 3rd revised edition by mike wells isbn. I bought the guides and plotted the route on both sides of the river. Eurovelo 15 ev15, named the rhine cycle route, is a eurovelo longdistance cycling route running 1230km along the rhine river valley from the headwaters of the rhine in andermatt in switzerland to the rivers mouth in hoek van holland in the netherlands. The route is largely flat with an excellent infrastructure. Ive spent far too much time compiling the entire rhine cycle route. This guidebook by mike wells also author of cicerones london to paris cycling guide, their upated loire valley book, and the moselle cycle route guide. Cycle the entire length of the moselle river, from its source in the vosges mountains in eastern france to its confluence with the rhine at the west german city of koblenz. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the rhine cycle route.
The dutch part of the rijnfietsroute rhine cycle route can be found in an english cycleguide or in the basiskaart netwerk lfroutes base map of the lf route network. How to find the route the dutch part of the rijnfietsroute rhine cycle route can be found in an english cycleguide or in the basiskaart netwerk lfroutes base map of the lf route network. Dec 01, 2008 rhine cycle route full gps route map andermatt to rotterdam. For over years, the rhine river has been europes main corri. Riding the rhine river bicycle route adventure cycling. The rhine cycle route is over 1200 km long and traverses many countries. Andreas you should certainly be getting to the rhine with a sustainable travel plan. Planning a cycling tour along the rhine london cyclist. This comprehensive guidebook to eurovelo route 15 offers a detailed stagebystage description of the 70km route along the rhine, one of europes great rivers, passing through six countries on its way from switzerland to the north sea. I plan to do my own accommodations as i go with no fixed schedule.
The rhine cycle route ebook by mike wells rakuten kobo. This comprehensive guidebook to eurovelo route 15 offers a detailed stageby stage description of the 70km route along the rhine, one of. From source to sea through switzerland, germany and the netherlands, edition 3 ebook written by mike wells. The rhine cycle route is one of the most popular long distance cycle paths in germany. The picturesque city of basel is the starting point for your tour. The best solo tour i did was the loire valley with the garonnecanal du midi a. Aug 31, 2018 the rhine cycle route by mike wells, 9781852848996, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. It is therefore no wonder that many books, guides and maps, which are. When completed, the eurovelo networks total length will almost be 90,000 km 55,923 mi.
Cycling the rhine the rhine is one of europes most beautiful rivers, flowing all the way from switzerland, to the netherlands and out into the north sea. The route generally follows the rhone river and therefore has the added bonus of being mostly gently downhill. The route which is mostly downhill is divided into 20 stages averaging 45km per stage and. The rhine cycle route provides fine views over the rhine, which has often been immortalized in story and song, as well as over untouched riverside forests with rich varied fauna and flora. Jun 23, 20 the rhine cycle route by mike wells, 9781852846916, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Inspiring imperial cathedrals and ancient, majestic castles are just part of the thousands of years of history youll witness along germanys longest river. Also took the german rhein radweg guide books and digitised the whole route into. And even allowing for its 250 pages, its compact size makes it ideal for. I hope to rent a bike at the start and return it at the end of the ride. Open to cyclists of all capabilities, the rhine cycle route runs along one of the largest rivers in europe. The best solo tour i did was the loire valley with the garonnecanal du midi a close second. Mike wells a stagebystage description of the rhine cycle route, from its source high in the swiss alps to its mouth at the netherlands north sea coast.
Read the rhine cycle route from source to sea through switzerland, germany and the netherlands by mike wells available from rakuten kobo. Rijnfietsroute rhine cycle route lfroutes nederland. It is a varied route past historical places, beautiful fortified towns and typical dutch polder landscapes. On its way, the rhine cycle route passes the remains of roman cities, medieval towns, castles, cathedrals, palaces, great cities of the industrial revolution and relics of 20thcentury warfare.
As of november 2019 more than 45,000 km 27,962 mi were in place. Nov 05, 20 in its upper section, the cycling route crisscrosses the valleys of the swiss alps, runs along lake constance and takes visitors to from the rhine falls downstream of schaffhouse to the triple. From source to sea through switzerland, germany and the netherlands cycling and cycle touring cicerone guide this comprehensive guidebook offers a detailed stagebystage description of this epic 80km route along the rhine, one of europes great rivers, which travels through six countries on its way from switzerland to the north sea. Aug 22, 2014 a guidebook to the moselle cycle route. Jul 20, 2011 andreas you should certainly be getting to the rhine with a sustainable travel plan. Eurovelo 15 the rhine cycle route cycle trail in alsace. In its upper section, the cycling route crisscrosses the valleys of the swiss alps, runs along lake constance and takes visitors to from the rhine falls downstream of. The rijnfietsroute is mapped out on pages 27, 28, 29, 24 and 30. Densely packed with cultural treasures, spas, and the biggest german. It features in the guinness book of records as the longest unbroken signposted cycling route. This comprehensive guidebook to eurovelo route 15 offers a detailed stagebystage description of the 70km route along. The rhine region boasts several unesco world heritage sites and is famous throughout the world for its dramatic, fairytale landscapes, characterised by craggy cliffs, vineyards, castles and. On the other side of the rhine, colmar is waiting, the capital of alsace wines.
Eurovelo 15 rhine cycle route is the first fully certified eurovelo route, from the source of the rhine to its mouth in the north sea. The rhine cycle route by mike wells, 9781852846916, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. For over 1,000 years, the rhine river has been europes main corri. We can help with bike hire on this route the rhine cycle route follows western europes longest river all the way from its source high in the swiss alps to its estuary on the dutch north. Cycle tour highlights follow the rhine cycle path along the famous river. The rhine gorge is nice, too, but a lot of the rest is boring, particularly as you approach holland. It predominently follows safe and quiet cycle friendly paths and roads. From source to sea through switzerland, germany and the netherlands cicerone guide. The routes in the federal state follow the river on both of its banks providing scenic views of the river every now and then. Coronavirus status you can buy books and ebooks to plan, enjoy and. Guidebook to cycling the river rhine from source to sea, through switzerland, germany, france and the netherlands. Starting in the swiss alps with high mountains, deep glacial valleys and gorges.
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