EuroVelo 15 Rhine Route (Germany)

Ride the German stretch of EuroVelo 15 along the Rhine, from the Swiss border up to the Netherlands. It strings together riverside paths, wine towns, and big-name cities like Mainz, Koblenz, Bonn, Cologne, Düsseldorf, and Duisburg. Expect mostly flat, easy cruising with gentle bumps, perfect for touring with panniers or breaking into relaxed day stages. Highlights? The castle-studded Middle Rhine Gorge (a UNESCO site), vineyard views, and lively riverfronts. The route is well signposted as the Rheinradweg (D-Route 8). Surface is mostly paved, with some gravel and track sections—wide tires make those bits comfy. You’ll roll a mix of dedicated paths, quiet roads, and the odd busier stretch near urban areas. Trains run close to the river, so hopping on/off or skipping sections is simple. Towns are frequent for coffee, bakeries, and overnight stops. Ride it south to north with the river’s flow—or pick any section that fits your time. If you’re after a classic long-distance river ride with plenty of culture, this one’s a no-brainer.