The Rhine Cycle Path follows the Rhine from its source in the Swiss Alps to its mouth in the North Sea.
Over a length of 1,233 km, the route passes through four countries, a wide variety of landscapes and nine UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Numerous castles and palaces, historic towns and steep vineyards line the route and bear witness to the Rhine's historical past.
The cycling is relatively easy, with mountainous inclines only being a factor in Switzerland and due to the good infrastructure it is easy to break down into multi-day rides. The start, in Andermatt, is easily reached by train and Hoek van Holland at the end has a railway station too. It is also relatively easy to skip sections, using public transport, if required. With campsites, hostels, guesthouses and hotels to stay at along the way, plus numerous restaurants, beer gardens and cafés you can travel light too.
Route type: Long Distance Point to Point