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Along the Rhine
Heidelberg
to Koblenz
Independent Cycling Tour
This cycle tour runs along one of the most beautiful parts
of the Rhine. The route takes you past legendary castles,
steep vineyards, medieval towns, historic churches and monasteries,
leaving you with an unforgettable impression of Germany's
wine-growing region.
Detailed information
| Detailed itinerary |
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Cycle mainly on cycle paths and quiet roads along this
picturesque route, some sections are slightly undulating. |
Day 1: Arrival in Heidelberg
Visit the beautiful preserved old town or take the cable car to the 'Konigstuhl' and the castle. Overnight stay in this old University
town.
Day 2: Heidelberg to Zwingenberg / Bensheim
31 miles
You collect your bicycles and leave Heidelberg, following
the famous Bergstrasse, a road dotted with castles and ancient
monuments. Enjoy the mild climate of this region, where not
just grapes but also figs, peaches and lemons are grown. You
spend the night in 700 year old Zwingenberg or Bensheim.
Day 3: Zwingenberg / Bensheim to Bodenheim or Mainz
25-31 miles
Today you cycle through wine valleys
and cross the Rhine at Gernsheim on a small ferry. Cycling
through countryside and vegetable fields, you come to the
first vineyards of the Pfalz region, passing through some
of the many wine-growing villages in this area. In Nierstein
you can take a boat trip on the Rhine, and you finish in Bodenheim or Mainz
for your overnight stay.
Day 4: Bodenheim or Mainz to Rüdesheim
22-28 miles
Today you cycle along the Rhine and see the beautiful villages
of Eltville and Adelshöfen before reaching one of the
best known wine resorts, Rüdesheim. Go by cable car to
the top of the mountain for a wonderful view of the Rhine
valley, and take the opportunity to sample the local wine.
Your overnight stay is in Rüdesheim-Assmannshausen or
in Bingen on the other side of the Rhine.
Day 5: Rüdesheim to Boppard
25 miles
This journey through the romantic middle Rhine valley is one
of the highlights of the tour. You follow the river past old
castles and vineyards and onto the wine resort of Bacharach,
before passing the Lorelei, a perilous section of the river
made infamous by legends of mermaids.
Day 6: Boppard to Koblenz
16 miles
The route takes you through cherry orchards and small, attractive
towns. You can visit the site where the Mosel and Rhine rivers
meet, and there is another opportunity to take a cable car
up the hill for a spectacular view of the Rhine valley. You
spend the night in Koblenz.
Day 7: End of tour after breakfast
Return your bicycles and return by train to either the airport
or your car in Heidelberg (transfer not included).
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| Your
accommodation and meals |
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You will stay in double or twin rooms in comfortable three-star
hotel accommodation. Your luggage is transported to each overnight
stop for you along the route, so you can relax and enjoy the
cycling.
Accommodation is on a Bed & Breakfast basis.
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| Departure
dates & prices |
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Prices include:
- Accommodation for 6 nights
- Bed & Breakfast
- Bicycle hire (21 gears / 24 gears)
- Bicycle bag (1 per room)
- Route descriptions
- Maps
- Luggage transport
- 1 repair kit
Departure dates are Saturdays from 19 April - 13 September 2008
| 19 April - 13 Sept 2008 |
6 |
£475 |
£60 |
Single room supplement: £16 per
night
Extra night in Heidelberg or Koblenz (B&B) £45 per person sharing a twin or
double room; £67 single room
Price for 1 child (5-12 years) sharing with 2 adults, own travel: £345
Additional adults in car use own travel price.
*Prices may vary and can only be confirmed when you make a booking.
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| Bike details |
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Gears: 21-24
Pannier bag
Repair kit |
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| Travel
options |
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Suggested times and points of departure - please call us to discuss the most suitable flights and latest prices.
Latest HF Holidays Flight Information - updated 05/11/2007 (provisional)
| British Airways |
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| Route |
Out |
Return |
Price from |
| Heathrow - Frankfurt |
11:50 - 14:25 |
15:15 - 15:50 |
£100 |
| Manchester - Frankfurt |
09:20 - 12:00 |
16:30 - 17:10 |
£120 |
| Ryanair |
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| Route |
Out |
Return |
Price from |
| Stansted - Frankfurt Hahn |
12:20 - 14:35 |
11:40 - 11:55 |
£60 |
Transfer to Heidelberg: 1hr by train or bus (payable locally)
For rail tickets contact German Rail in London on 0870 243 5363.
Airport Parking: To book secure airport parking throughout the UK visit Purple Parking or Holiday Extras to book on-line.
Airport Hotels: To book airport hotels throughout the UK visit Holiday Extras to book on-line.
Airport Lounges: To book aiport lounges visit Holiday Extras to book on-line.
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| Average
temperature |
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The average daytime temperatures for this region of Germany
are listed below:
| April |
13°C |
55°F |
May
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16°C |
61°F |
June
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19°C |
67°F |
July
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22°C |
71°F |
| August |
20°C
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69°F |
| September |
17°C |
62°F |
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