cycling holiday

Amidst the vast open landscape and sense of freedom, you can escape the stresses of work, unwind, and recharge by simply enjoying cycling in the fresh air and immersing yourself in the beauty of the route. You'll clear your mind and gather wonderful new impressions. These include breathtaking flora and fauna along the cycle path, as well as admirable sights and enjoyable destinations in the towns and cities you pass through on your cycling holiday. A cycling holiday is therefore not just an active vacation , but also a combination of enjoying nature and exploring cities , offering a fantastic variety that will make your holiday an unforgettable highlight.

Family vacation by bike

Cycling holidays are ideal for families . Children have lots of energy and a strong urge to explore; they want to move around and discover new things, both of which they can do wonderfully on a cycling trip. The daily cycling route provides the necessary physical activity, while traversing nature and passing interesting places offers fun and adventure. What's more, the great thing about a cycling holiday is that the family spends the whole day together, doing activities as a family. This strengthens bonds and creates wonderful memories. All these advantages truly make a cycling holiday the perfect family vacation.

To ensure that a cycling holiday with children is a complete success for the whole family, there are a few things to consider when planning. Of course, younger children in particular are not yet able to cover such long and demanding distances as adults. The daily stages of a family bike tour should therefore not be more than 30 kilometers long and should be broken up with many small breaks. In addition, potential dangers from heavy traffic should be kept to a minimum. When choosing a route for a family-friendly cycling holiday, cycle paths with a simple degree of difficulty are suitable, which are characterized by a flat course without any inclines and, at best, run far away from roads. This applies to many river cycle paths in Germany, which is why they are highly recommended for family cycling holidays.

And last but not least, a family cycling holiday shouldn't consist solely of cycling and sightseeing, otherwise the kids can quickly get bored. A family-friendly cycling holiday is characterized by offering child-friendly and exciting variety, for example, a stay on a farm, a visit to a climbing park or outdoor swimming pool, canoeing, or numerous other activities and attractions.

A bike holiday together is not just for families with older children who can already ride a bike themselves. Even small children can easily be taken on a cycling holiday by being pulled by their parents in the trailer.

The most beautiful cycle paths for a cycling holiday

A cycling holiday can be undertaken almost anywhere. Not only is Germany an excellent place to travel by bike, but you can also discover other countries with a very special closeness to the nature and culture of the foreign country.

In Germany you have over 200 long-distance cycle paths to choose from for a cycling holiday. In order to find the right cycle path here, it is worth taking a look at the quality cycle routes awarded by the Allgemeine Deutscher Fahrrad-Club eV, ADFC for short. These promise you good to excellent conditions in terms of passability, signage, tourist infrastructure and other criteria for a successful cycling holiday. So are the bike path through the lovely Tauber Valley and the Main-Bike path with the highest rating of five stars and thus by far the most wonderful destinations for a cycling holiday. ADFC quality cycle paths with four stars are, for example, the Fulda cycle path, the Dahme cycle path, the Ilmvalley cycle path, the Lahn Valley Cycle Path, the Oder-NeißeThe list of ADFC-certified cycle paths, the Saar Cycle Path, and the Spree Cycle Path is extensive. As you can see, Germany offers a truly first-class and wide range of cycling options for your holiday. If you'd like to cycle through our neighboring country of Austria, you can easily find a beautiful destination there as well, since the ADFC has also awarded several cycle paths the "Quality Route" designation, such as the Neusiedler Seen Cycle Path with five stars, or the Austrian sections of the Danube Cycle Path, the Drau Cycle Path, the Mur Cycle Path, the Tauern Cycle Path, and the Traisental Cycle Path with four stars.

A cycling holiday in a faraway country can be particularly exciting, as cycling allows you to explore the country up close. You'll find fantastic cycling routes in Denmark , France , and Spain, for example, but certainly anywhere else in the world where your holiday takes you.

The right equipment for a cycling holiday

The unique nature of a cycling holiday naturally requires specific preparation and luggage. If you plan to use your own bicycle, you should give it a thorough check beforehand and carry out any necessary repairs. This will help ensure you avoid frustrating breakdowns during your holiday. Nevertheless, a pump, puncture repair kit, tools, and a few spare parts should be part of your cycling holiday gear so you can quickly remedy any issues that may arise. Your first-aid kit should also be tailored to cycling and its potential hazards. Therefore, pack a first-aid kit, bandages, insect repellent, disinfectant, and any other medications you might need.

Appropriate cycling clothing is essential for any cycling trip , as you'll be spending most of your time outdoors and may encounter a variety of weather conditions. Therefore, be sure to pack not only plenty of spare clothes, but also a good mix of light, light clothing for warm days and long, warm, and weatherproof clothing for cold and rainy days. Rain pants and a windproof and waterproof jacket are indispensable, and rain overshoes and a helmet liner can also be very useful. Your cycling holiday gear is rounded out with maps and other important documents. These include relevant cycling maps and touring maps, cycling guides, and, for trips abroad, phrasebooks, as well as a list of accommodation options, such as a "Bed+Bike" or German Youth Hostel Association (DJH) directory.

Of course, the best way to store your cycling equipment is in the panniers provided. Depending on how much luggage you have, you can attach a packing roll and two smaller panniers at the front, so-called low-rider bags, in addition to the bags to be attached to the rear rack. A handlebar bag with a map compartment also proves to be very useful. In general, however, the less luggage you have, the greater the driving pleasure. When packing for your bike trip, think carefully about what you really need and what you need to take with you. With such thorough preparation and the right equipment in your luggage, your cycling holiday is guaranteed to be a complete success.

Experience a lot in a multi-day cycling holiday

A vacation typically only brings the desired restorative effect after a certain duration. Therefore, you should also opt for multi-day tours when planning your cycling holiday. While short tours lasting three to four days are an excellent way to spend a long weekend away from everyday life, cycling trips of a week or more are much better suited for an extended vacation that truly provides relaxation and rejuvenation. Another advantage of a cycling holiday lasting several days or even weeks is, of course, that you can cycle much further, traverse far more landscapes, and visit many more cities. This allows you to distance yourself even more from the stresses of working life and gather even more wonderful new impressions. For example, relax on a two-week cycling tour along the Baltic Sea Cycle Route in the fresh sea air or enjoy a leisurely twelve-day cycle along the Elbe Cycle Route from Prague to Berlin.

Cycling holiday with all amenities

The independent planning of a bicycle trip costs a lot of time and effort, because so much has to be considered and organized. And when cycling, heavy luggage only interferes with the fun of riding and the full enjoyment of nature.

If you'd like to enjoy a cycling holiday with all the amenities , we'll gladly take care of everything for you, from booking your accommodation and obtaining suitable maps to providing you with a high-quality brand-name bicycle for rent. Not to be forgotten is our particularly convenient luggage transport service. While you cycle completely unburdened, your luggage will be safely transported to your next overnight stop. And in the event of breakdowns or other problems, we are of course available to assist you, ensuring you can enjoy your well-deserved holiday without a care in the world.

With our all-inclusive service, you can look forward to your cycling holiday without any major planning and fully enjoy cycling during your trip. Discover our wide range of wonderful cycling tours and find your dream destination.