Germany's extensive network of dedicated cycling paths makes it one of Europe's most accessible destinations for bike touring. Follow the great rivers, ride through fairy-tale forests, and end each day with a well-earned Weißbier.
A 6-day family cycling tour along the Danube from Passau covering 75 km on flat, car-free cycle paths. Short daily rides perfect for children — one of Europe's easiest family cycling routes. From €488 per person.
A 13-day self-guided cycling tour from Prague to Berlin covering 536 km along the Elbe River. Ride through Bohemian valleys, Saxon Switzerland, and historic German towns. From €1,715 per person with hotel accommodation.
A 6-day family cycling tour around Lake Constance covering 140 km across Austria, Germany, and Switzerland. Flat lakeside paths ideal for children — one of Europe's classic family cycling routes. From €662 per person.
The SELECT edition of the legendary Munich to Venice cycle route elevates every night to a handpicked 4-star hotel. The same thrilling Alpine crossing — Bavarian lakeland, Tyrolean valleys, Dolomite peaks and Venetian plains — now paired with superior comfort after each day in the saddle.
A leisurely 12-day version of the classic Munich to Venice route, this extended itinerary gives you more time to savour every landscape change — from the Bavarian lakeland to the high Dolomites and down to the Adriatic. Shorter daily stages make it ideal for those who prefer a relaxed pace with time for sightseeing.
A 9-day self-guided road bike tour from Munich to Venice covering 700 km across Germany, Austria, and Italy. Ride past Bavarian lakes, over the Brenner Pass, through the UNESCO Dolomites, and into the Prosecco hills. From €1,428 per person with luggage transfer and GPS tracks.
An epic ten-day crossing from the Bavarian capital to Italy's fashion and design capital. You will follow the Isar through pristine forests, cross into the Austrian Tyrol along the Inn Valley, traverse the Brenner Pass by train, then ride south through the vineyards of Alto Adige, past the Brenta Dolomites, along Lake Iseo and through the Franciacorta wine region — arriving in Milan along the historic Navigli canals.
An epic three-country cycling adventure from the Bavarian capital to the canals of Venice. Over eight riding days you will follow the Isar and Inn rivers, cross the Alps by train at the Brenner Pass, glide through the Dolomites on a former railway line, and descend to the Venetian lagoon.
The cycling season runs from late April to mid-October. May, June, and September offer the best balance of temperatures (18–25 °C), long daylight, and quiet routes. The Rhine and Moselle river paths can be cycled from April onward; the Black Forest and Bavarian alpine routes are best between June and September when high passes are snow-free.
The Rhine Cycle Route (EuroVelo 15) is 1,233 km from the Swiss Alps to the Hook of Holland. Most cyclists tackle 5–10 day segments: Andermatt to Basel (alpine), Basel to Mainz (vineyards and Black Forest), Mainz to Cologne (the iconic Rhine Gorge with castles), and Cologne to Rotterdam (flat industrial heritage). It's entirely signposted with bike-friendly hotels every 20–40 km.
The Moselle path (245 km from Trier to Koblenz) is quieter, more compact, and arguably more scenic than the Rhine. It winds through dramatic Riesling vineyards on terraced slopes, with daily distances of 35–55 km and almost no climbing. Trier (Roman heritage), Bernkastel-Kues (medieval wine town), and Cochem (castle) are highlights. Best suited for 4–6 day tours.
Yes — the Schwarzwald has a dedicated 285-km route from Pforzheim to Lörrach with five connecting loops. Daily climbs of 600–1,000 m make it more challenging than river routes; e-bikes are popular. Highlights include Triberg (Germany's tallest waterfalls), the cuckoo clock villages of the central Black Forest, and the wine slopes of Baden in the south.
Germany is exceptional for family cycling. Routes like the Bodensee loop (260 km, flat, lake swimming stops), the Romantic Road, and Lower Rhine offer separated bike paths, low daily distances (25–40 km), and family-friendly hotels with playgrounds and bike storage. Many operators include child seats, tagalongs, or kid-sized bikes.
Germany is part of the Schengen Area. EU/EEA/Swiss citizens travel freely. UK, US, Canadian, Australian, and New Zealand visitors can stay 90 days in any 180-day window without a visa. From 2025, ETIAS pre-authorisation may apply to visa-exempt non-EU visitors — check the official EU travel portal.