Please note: You can only take part in this trip if you are vaccinated or recovered from Covid-19!
As of Oct 2022, subject to change.
Feel save, book flexible: FREE rebooking up to 6 weeks prior arrival to any alternative date in 2021 - applies to bookings between May 01 and June 15 2021 , the price of the newly selected date 2021 applies in the event of a rebooking.
In the Rhineland cycling region, you can experience nature in close proximity to the big cities. Whether on a bike tour through wide forests and meadows, on themed routes or on the Rhenish panorama tours. The Rhineland cycling region has a lot to offer for nature lovers. The Erft Cycle Path offers a great mix of historic towns, impressive castles and The enchanting city of Cologne, with its famous cathedral and beautiful old town, is an ideal starting and finishing point for your bike tour.
The route runs almost exclusively on paved and paved bike and dam paths or on quiet country roads. Direct driving in traffic rarely occurs. Only on the routes away from the rivers are there occasional small climbs to overcome.
Individual arrival in Cologne. Arrive early (we will be happy to help you book additional nights) – the famous Cologne Cathedral and the beautiful old town are well worth a visit!
Your tour starts in Cologne’s green belt and takes you past the Aachener Weiher and the Lindenthal canals into the city’s leafy outskirts. Discover the Cologne Forest Laboratory and the recultivated Ville forests, as well as Marienfeld, where World Youth Day took place in 2005. You will continue cycling to the Erft with its floodplain landscapes and to Mödrath Castle near Kerpen. A detour
Today you cycle along the Erft, past Frimmersdorf and into the local recreation area of Grevenbroich. Culture awaits you at the Museum Insel Hombroich and the Clemens-Sels-Museum. The beautiful Erftweg offers a 7 km detour to the Langwaden Monastery and Hülchrath Castle. After crossing the Rhine, it will take you to the Düsseldorf Rhine promenade and the old town. Enjoy the evening with a glass of Altbier and a view of the Rhine!
After breakfast, you will cycle through the lively town of Neuss and follow the Rhine Cycle Path on the left bank of the Rhine to Cologne. On the way, the Zonser Grind nature reserve and the Tannenbusch near Dormagen invite you to take a break in nature. From Knechtsteden Abbey, the route leads via medieval Zons towards Cologne, whose cathedral spires point the way from afar. In the evening, a variety of regional specialties await you in Cologne’s breweries – from heaven and earth to Rhenish sauerbraten.
Today you will cycle along the Rhine to Bonn, the former capital of Germany. Visit historic sites such as the Schaumburg Palace and enjoy the cultural flair of Beethoven’s city. In the afternoon, you can experience the Rhine landscape from the water on a relaxing boat trip back to Cologne.
Today you will cycle along the “Erlebnisroute Süd” to Brühl. The UNESCO World Heritage castles of Brühl entice you with their picturesque castle gardens, and for art lovers there is a visit to the Max Ernst Museum. The Phantasialand amusement park, with its exciting water rides and roller coasters, is also worth a visit before you take the train back to Cologne. If you prefer, you can also cycle back.
Individual departure or extension.
6 nights, shower/WC
Daily breakfast
Boat trip on the Rhine Bonn - Cologne (incl. bike)
Luggage transport
Map and information material 1x per room
Cycle tour app (we recommend taking a power bank and cell phone holder with you to ensure that everything runs smoothly)
For the environments benefit: If you choose the digital version of our route book, you will receive a discount of € 20,- per room as a thank you!
| Discount additional bed in double room with min. 2 full paying adults | |
| 0-5,99 years | -100% |
| 6-11,99 years | -50% |
| 12-17,99 years | -25% |
| Bicycle & equipment | |
| 7-speed-bike (back pedal brake)/ 27-speed bike | 99 |
| E-bike | 269 |
| Additional nights | |
| Cologne (dbl/sgl) | 79/129 |
You will sleep in comfortable middle class hotels within the national 3-4 star category
Cologne: Hotel Coellner Hof
Bergheim: Hotel 52
Düsseldorf: Hotel National
Note: Please be informed that these are hotel samples and therefore subject to alteration! Find Your final hotel bookings at Your hotel list after/at booking.
The robust modern aluminium frame with moulded lower tube guarantees quiet running even in case of high "payload". Same applies to the steel forks. All frames are coated with a long-living and non-polluting powder lacquer showing the typical Velociped green. There are, of course, different types of frame available depending on the size of ladies and gentlemen, as the bike must fit the "rider".
And: all ladies’ bikes have a low opening that makes mounting and dismounting much easier.
All 7-speed tourers have wide and comfortable gel saddles with a cushioning that offers maximum comfort even in an upright position. The seat post has a quick release skewers in order to adjust the saddle size without tools.
We use high-quality, sturdy and technically mature FLYER e-bikes produced by the Swiss manufacturers Biketec. The drive of e-bikes can be switched on and off, respectively at the touch of a button – at any time. Thus, you can make use of the motor for ascents or headwind only, or as permanent support enabling you to cover even larger and harder day trips without physical exertion. You’ll always reach your destination rested and relaxed. The Shimano 8-speed hub is equally graded, and the grip shifter ensures easy and smooth handling, also under load. You can therefore always select the optimal speed while at the same time using a smooth motor support.
Power is supplied to the motor by a 36 volt/12 ampere battery according to latest lithium-ion-polymer technology standards. The battery provides support for driving distances of up to approx. 100 km per charge. Recharging takes about 5 hours for completely discharged batteries. It is not necessary to wait until the battery is discharged, recharging is possible at any time.
Attention: Please reserve E-bikes early as they are always depending on availability.
Our bikes are equipped with a map holder at the handlebar, a waterproof pannier on the side of the bicylcle rack and a repair kit with a backup inner tube and an emergency kit.
Sure you are invited to bring you own bike which is already fitted best for your needs. Do not forget to bring a repair kit with all necessary tools such as: keys, reserve tube and lock. Please check your own bicycle for operability upon arrival. Please note that we are not liable in case of damage, lost and theft. In case it breaks down, we will of course see to help you.
Airport: Cologne/Bonn (EDDK)
Our partner hotels in Cologne always offer good parking options for the entire duration of your bike tour. In addition, you will find various parking garages near the hotel, for which a fee is charged.
Station: Cologne
Current timetables and prices can be found here.
Our partner hotels in Cologne are all located in the city center and are easily accessible by public transport from the main train station.
Helmets: we recommend bringing your own helmets, but there is no helmet requirement. Rental helmets are not available.
A possible tourism tax is to be paid on the spot.
Happy to advise you:
Marijana Peric
