"Man hot'n Maage, un nit umesunscht" is the motto here, where the fruit almost grows in your mouth and figs or chestnuts thrive just as well as elegant wine. Even Romans and kings appreciated this stretch of land between the Palatinate Forest and the Rhine plain.
- Good value for money
- Tour incl. hotels and luggage transport
- Extensive route booklet & GPS data
- Top brand rental bikes bookable
- More than 30 years of experience
Day 1: Arrival in Heidelberg
Individual arrival. Visit the university library and take a look at the precious Manesse manuscript. In the evening we recommend a stroll through the "Untere Straße".
Overnight stay in Heidelberg
Day 2: Heidelberg - Bensheim/Zwingenberg, about 42-48 km
Start your cycling holiday with a ride along the Neckars to Ladenburg. In the Lobdengau Museum you can visit an open-air museum, among other things. Passing pretty towns and castles you reach the market place of Heppenheim. Via Bensheim you reach Zwingenberg, the oldest town on the Bergstrasse.
Overnight stay in Bensheim or Zwingenberg
Day 3: Bensheim/Zwingenberg - Worms, about 36-42 km
The first highlight of the day is the Carolingian Gate or King's Hall in Lorsch. UNESCO put the pre-Romanesque building on the World Heritage List. At Worms you cross the Rhine. Here you can visit the Imperial Cathedral and the historic churches.
Overnight stay in Worms
Day 4: Worms - Deidesheim region, about 38-55 km
You leave the cathedral, Luther and Nibelungen city of Worms and reach the famous wine route. In addition to wine, the mild climate means that exotic fruits such as lemons and figs thrive here. The sun shines here about 1500 hours a year. Today's destination is Bad Dürkheim with the Dürkheimer Riesenfass, alternatively Deidesheim or Neustadt.
Overnight stay in Bad Dürkheim, Deidesheim or Neustadt
Day 5: Deidesheim region - Speyer, about 25-39 km
Along the Wine Route you will reach Wachenheim, where you can make a detour to the Wachtenburg on foot. Afterwards, the wine town of Deidesheim awaits you with lots of half-timbered houses and cosiness. Stroll through the old town streets in Neustadt or let yourself be spoiled by the hearty Palatinate cuisine in the restaurants. A signposted cycle path leads from Neustadt to Speyer through shady forest areas. Speyer's landmark is the Salian Imperial Cathedral from 1030, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Overnight stay in Speyer
Day 6: Speyer - Heidelberg, about 28 km
Your last stage takes you along the Kurpfalz route to the asparagus town of Schwetzingen. The park of the famous hunting and pleasure palace is one of the most beautiful gardens of the Baroque and Rococo periods. Enjoy a ride on the mountain railway in Heidelberg and visit the world-famous castle (incl.).
Overnight stay in Heidelberg
Day 7: Departure from Heidelberg
After breakfast, you will leave on your own.
- 6 nights in the booked category including breakfast
- Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel
- 7 days service hotline
- Castle ticket incl. cable car in Heidelberg
- 1 x per room travel documents (maps/route description)
- GPS data on request
- Rental bike full protection insurance
Travel prices 2023
| Price in € per person * |
Cat I
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Cat II
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| Double room including breakfast | €599 | €719 |
| Single room including breakfast | €869 | €1029 |
Seasonal prices
From 01.05.2023/25.05.2023 to XNUMX
- €199,00 surcharge in Cat. I
- €239,00 surcharge in Cat. II
From 26.05.2023/27.06.2023 to XNUMX
- €239,00 surcharge in Cat. I
- €279,00 surcharge in Cat. II
From 28.06.2023/30.09.2023 to XNUMX
- €249,00 surcharge in Cat. I
- €289,00 surcharge in Cat. II
Rental bikes
- 24-speed unisex wheels with freewheel - €89,00
- Electric bike with luggage bag - €209,00
Note: All prices are per person.
Heidelberg
| Cat I | Cat II |
Double room (DR) | 73 EUR | 89 EUR |
Single room (SR) | 109 EUR | 139 EUR |
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travel code
- RP 07
Round trip Palatinate
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Duration
- 7 days
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Overnight stays
- 6 nights
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Overnight stays
- about 197 km
Palatinate Wine Route and the Nibelungen
Every Sunday 20.04. – 05.10.23 (special dates from 4 people possible)
| Price in € per person * 2023 |
Cat I
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Cat II
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|---|---|---|
| Double room including breakfast | €599 | €719 |
| Single room including breakfast | €869 | €1029 |
Attention: This trip is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
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Rooms with shower/toilet or bath/toilet
Cat I: good inns and middle-class hotels in the 3-star level
Category II: good to very good inns and comfort hotels in the 3 and 4 star category
Visitor's tax, city tax or cultural tax, which is not included in the travel price, is EUR 2,00-3,00 per person/night, payable locally.
Not included: Arrival and departure, transfers, excursions, entrance and sightseeing fees, city maps, ferry fees, insurance, tips and personal expenses
