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Cycling in Germany

Discover a map of 2,185,885 cycling routes and bike trails in Germany, created by our community.

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Find and create the best cycling routes in Germany thanks to the Bikemap bike route planner: Germany is known for its pittoresque landscape and dynamic cities. Cycling paths along the  or the  offer historic sights and interesting cycling routes. While the maritime atmosphere dominates the North, the regions in the republic’s South - with their often deserted hills and forests - provide space for long cycling tours. The pleasant temperate climate, the efficient infrastructure and castles as long as the eye can see make Germany an ideal destination for adventures by bike.

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Mauerradweg Nordwest - S Blankenburg bis S Spandau

Cycling route in Blankenburg, State of Berlin, Germany

Varied tour through northwestern Berlin: from the Panke Valley via the Berlin Wall Trail to the Havel. This versatile cycling tour connects the green oases of the northeast with the expansive forest and river landscapes in the northwest. Following mostly traffic-free paths, it passes idyllic fields…
57.7 km
Distance
166 m
Ascent
175 m
Descent

Dünner Straße, Mönchengladbach nach Am Dyckhof, Meerbusch

Cycling route in Korschenbroich, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

20 km
Distance
40 m
Ascent
47 m
Descent

Schwangau nach Schwangau

Cycling route in Schwangau, Bavaria, Germany

The route starts at the quaint village of Elmwood and meanders through rolling hills and lush forests. Cyclists will enjoy a gentle incline, making it suitable for beginners. Around ten kilometres into the ride, the terrain becomes more challenging with a steep climb to a
36.3 km
Distance
302 m
Ascent
302 m
Descent

Überlinger See: D und K

Cycling route in Konstanz, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

56.9 km
Distance
497 m
Ascent
520 m
Descent

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Highlights

  • Take a bike tour through Bavaria and discover the fairytale castles of King Ludwig ll., Neuschwanstein and Linderhof.
  • Those wanting to enjoy something cultural after cycling in Berlin can take a walk through ancient Babylon, meet an Egyptian princess or dive into Caspar David Friedrich’s romantic paintings on the Museum Island - all in one day.
  • Germany’s maritime heritage, Hamburg, is easily explored by bike. Afterwards, you can enjoy a fantastic evening at the fish market which offers a lot more than “just” food.

Tips

  • Don’t walk on cycling lanes.
  • Helmets are not mandatory in Germany - not even for children.
  • When taking a break from cycling and enjoying a beer, one should say “Prost” and look the other person in the eye when drinking to someone or something.

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