Speyer – Heidelberg – Worms Rhine Romance.
Self-guided tour 4 days / 3 nights to 7 days / 6 nights approx. 160 and 205 km
The cathedral of Speyer Beautiful nature along the old Rhine arms The vibrant town of Heidelberg Small wine villages along the German Wine Road
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Speyer – Heidelberg – Worms
Rhine Romance.
The region around the junction of the rivers Neckar and Rhine is not only very scenic but it also offers many cultural highlights in a very mild Mediterranean climate. Visit the famous cities Speyer with its beautiful cathedral, Heidelberg, the oldest university town in Germany and the ancient imperial city of Worms. On this tour, you will ride your bike on the German wine route through the second largest wine region in Germany.
Characteristics of the route
Medium You will mainly cycle on flat terrain. Only in the vineyards between Worms and Bad Dürkheim, there are some slight climbs.
Arrival / Parking / Departure Neustadt an der Weinstraße train station Karlsruhe / Baden Baden airport Cat. A: Multi-storey car park costs EUR 5 - 10 per day, to be paid for at the time, no reservation possible. Cat. B: Multi-storey car park costs EUR 5 per day, to be paid for at the time, no reservation possible. Free, public parking near the hotel
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Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Neustadt a. d. Weinstraße Your holiday starts with a tour information meeting and bike fitting. Afterwards, you will have enough time for an evening stroll through the pretty old town of Neustadt.
Day 2: Neustadt – Germersheim approx. 50 km Today, you will cycle on pleasant ways from the vineyards, through the Rhine valley, to the cathedral city of Speyer with its medieval city centre. Then, you will follow the river Rhine to Germersheim, where you can visit a fortress from the 19th century.
Day 3: Germersheim – Heidelberg approx. 50 km Enjoy the nature along the ancient Rhine channels and follow them until you reach Schwetzingen, where you can marvel at the royal palace and the beautiful park. The tour will continue through the Rhine valley to Heidelberg, home of Germany’s oldest university. Visit the famous castle and the unique old town directly on the river Neckar.
Day 4: Heidelberg – Worms approx. 45 km Follow the river Neckar to Ladenburg. The many half-timbered houses create a unique atmosphere. You will cycle through vast forest areas in the Rhine valley to the ancient imperial city of Worms with its legendary cathedral.
Day 5: Worms – Bad Dürkheim approx. 40 km You will leave the Rhine valley and cycle on the German wine route into the second largest wine region in Germany. You will experience wine culture in small and large wine villages, get to know the history and stories of the times of the Romans until today and taste very good Pfalz wine.
Day 6: Bad Dürkheim – Neustadt approx. 20 km Today, you will have much time to enjoy yourself in the beautiful wine villages with their unique atmosphere. You will visit Deidesheim and cycle via the region called “Balcony of the Pfalz” to Neustadt.
Day 7: Departure or extension
Alternative: Speyer – Heidelberg – Worms 6 days / 5 nights
Day 1: Arrival in Neustadt/Weinstraße
Day 2: Neustadt – Heidelberg approx. 55 km Today, you will cycle on pleasant ways from the vineyards, through the Rhine valley, to the cathedral city of Speyer with its medieval city centre. Enjoy the nature along the ancient Rhine channels and follow them until you reach Schwetzingen, where you can marvel at the royal palace and the beautiful park. The tour will continue through the Rhine valley to Heidelberg, home of Germany’s oldest university. Visit the famous castle and the unique old town directly on the river Neckar.
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Day 3: Heidelberg – Worms approx. 45 km
Day 4: Worms – Bad Dürkheim approx. 40 km
Day 5: Bad Dürkheim – Neustadt/Weinstraße approx. 20 km
Day 6: Departure or extension
Alternative 4 days / 5 nights
Day 1: Arrival Neustadt a. d. Weinstraße
Day 2: Neustadt – Heidelberg approx. 55 km
Day 3: Heidelberg – Worms approx. 45 km
Day 4: Worms – Bad Dürkheim – Neustadt a. d. W. approx. 60 km und departure
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2021 arrival dates
Every day from 03.04. to 09.10. Season 1: 03.04. – 30.04. | 02.10. – 09.10. Season 2: 01.05. – 11.06. | 04.09. – 01.10. Season 3: 12.06. – 03.09.
2021 price
(All prices given in Euros per person in double room)
6 days / 5 nights 7 days / 6 nights Cat. A Cat. B Cat. A Cat. B Booking code DE-PFRRR-06A DE-PFRRR-06B DE-PFRRR-07A DE-PFRRR-07B Season 1 629 499 759 629 Season 2 669 559 799 669 Season 3 729 599 859 729 Surcharge single room 259 199 289 239 Surcharge half board (5 x / 6 x) 159 129 185 149 Rental bike 79 79 79 79 Rental bike PLUS 129 129 129 129 Electric bike 189 189 189 189 4 days / 3 nights Cat. A Cat. B Booking code DE-PFRRR-04A DE-PFRRR-04B Season 1 459 379 Season 2 479 399 Season 3 499 429 Surcharge single room 169 129 Surcharge half board (3 x) 109 75 Rental bike 59 59 Rental bike PLUS 99 99 Electric bike 159 159 Category A: 3*** and 4**** hotels Category B: hotels and inns (3*** level)
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Extra nights You can book an extra night for any day of your tour. Prices upon request!
Cat. A Cat. B p.p. dbl/bb surcharge p.p. dbl/bb surcharge sgl/bb sgl/bb Neustadt/Weinstraße 75 39 65 35
Services
Included Accommodation in your selected category Breakfast buffet or an extensive breakfast Welcome briefing (German, English) Luggage transfer between hotels EUROBIKE developed route Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English, French) with route maps, route description, local attractions, important telephone numbers EUROBIKE signposting GPS-data is available Service hotline
Optional extras Half-board evening meal (mostly multi-course, sometimes outside the property, payable with voucher) Bike rental, including rental bike insurance
Things to note Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price! Other important information For a stress-free start to your travel, arriving at the start point by early evening the day before is recommended. The individual return journey takes place on the last day of travel. For any costs incurred locally (children, local taxes, dogs etc.), as well as excluded transport and services, please refer to the itinerary or the section “Services/Things to note”. If a minimum number of participants is necessary for the trip to take place, this is defined under “Arrival dates”. If the minimum number of participants is not reached, we reserve the right to cancel the tour by the time specified under the heading “Arrival dates” before the planned travel date. We recommend organising your arrival and departure only after this deadline has passed. The distance travelled is approximate and may differ from the actual distance. The language in which the listed services are provided, as far as this is relevant for the provision of services, can be found under the heading “Services”. If special passport or visa requirements are needed for EU citizens, this is indicated under “Arrival/Parking/Departure”. This trip is not suitable for people with reduced mobility. Travel cancellation insurance, including travel interruption insurance is recommended. Information on insurance options to cover the cost of assistance during the journey, including transport in case of accident, illness or death can be found at www.eurobike.at/travel-insurance, www.eurohike.at/travel-insurance or www.euroaktiv.at/travel-insurance.
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