Baltic Sea Coast Cycle Route 2, From Lübeck to Usedom | Kompass cycle tour map 7031

Rhine Cycle Route 2, From Mannheim to Cologne | Kompass cycle tour map 7012

The Loreley Rock, Cologne Cathedral and Worms Cathedral. Palaces, castles, vineyards and farms. The Rhine Cycle Route (306 km) between Mannheim and Cologne is such a colourful mix - 5 million people live in the conurbations between Mannheim/Mainz and Cologne/Bonn. And yet, you can always discover nature in all its splendour on this cycle route. Between Mannheim and Mainz, flat nature reserves, Altenrhein loops and dyke routes. Between Mainz and Koblenz, a picturesque wine and castle region. In the Cologne conurbation, parks and promenades characterise the routes along the Rhine. Particularly charming along the Rhine Cycle Route are the many wine towns, such as Oppenheim, Rüdesheim or Bingen.

Danube Cycle Route 1, From Danubeeschingen to Passau | Kompass cycle tour map 7009

There are about 590 km between the start of the Danube Cycle Path in the Black Forest (Donaueschingen) and Passau in Lower Bavaria. The Danube Cycle Path is one of the most frequented cycle paths in Germany. The Danube flows through a variety of landscapes, and so do the cyclists. It passes through the Black Forest and the Swabian Alb, through forests in Bavaria and the wild and romantic Danube breakthrough near Kehlheim at the foot of the Franconian Alps. In the narrow Upper Danube Valley of the young Danube there is a lot of action. This is where the mountain bikers are to be found. Families appreciate the wide Danube valley of the floodplain forests.

North Sea Cycle Route 1, From the Dutch border to Hamburg | Kompass cycle tour map 7049

The first of two parts, this 500 km cycle path leads from the Ems to the Elbe along the coast of the Lower Saxony Wadden Sea National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The primeval landscape with its mud flats, dune islands, sandy beaches and salt marshes as well as huge schools of birds. The cycle path is passes the seaport towns of Emden, Wilhelmshaven, Bremerhaven and Cuxhaven and numerous sights, such as the highest lighthouse in Germany near Campen and the floating bog of Sehestedt. 

Rhein Cycle Route 3, From Koln to Rotterdam | Kompass cycle tour map 7058

This approximately 465 km long cycle route leads from the cathedral city of Cologne through the flat Dutch polder landscapes to the wide Rhine delta near Rotterdam and finally to the sea at Hoek van Holland. The most famous towns/cities on the route are Cologne, Düsseldorf, Xanten, Arnhem, Woudrichem, Dordrecht, Rotterdam, Schiedam, Hoek van Holland. The main rivers are the Rhine, Waal, Leek and Maas. Along the route in Germany the world cultural monument Cologne Cathedral, the medieval customs city Zons, the old town of Düsseldorf, the imperial city Kaiserswerth, the archaeological park in Xanten. In the Netherlands the old towns of Arnhem, Wijk bij Durstede, Woudrichem, Dordrecht and Schiedam are worth visiting along with the nature reserves to the north-west of Arnhem; the harbours with old windmills, canals and traditional sailors e.g. in Dordrecht and Schiedam; the dunes and the beach in Hoek van Holland The whole route is flat and very easy, suitable for everyone, with beautiful regional day trips and round trips - from racing bikes to family outings.

Mosel Cycle Route | Kompass cycle tour map 7007

NEW EDITION PUBLICATOIN DATE 15 AUGUST 2024 The Moselle cycle path starts in Metz and leads 286 km to Koblenz. The most well-known cities on route are Schengen, Trier, Bernkastel or Cochem. The charm of this cycle route lies in the softness of the wine spoiled landscape and the mighty castles and palaces. The cycle path is largely asphalted and has only slight gradients. The Moselle comes from the Vosges and is famous for its many bends. Due to the mild climate, the lovely landscape and the picturesque villages along the route, the Moselle cycle path is very popular.  The map is in German only and includes tour highlights, Street Maps of Trier and Koblenz, accommodation, places to eat and places of interest.

Rhein Cycle Route 1, From Stein am Rhein to Mannheim | Kompass cycle tour map 7008

The Rhine runs over 460 km between Stein am Rhein (Lake Constance) and Mannheim. It crosses the Black Forest, the Swiss Jura, the Vosges and the Palatinate. The Rhine Falls, one of the mightiest waterfalls in Europe, wait on the High Rhine. Germany's sunniest region is the Markgräflerland and Kaiserstuhl on the Upper Rhine. In Alsace, you cycle through the scenically impressive "Petite Camargue". The Baden and Palatinate wine regions are not to be missed - and with so many miles to cover, you deserve a drink and a rest!

Neckar Valley Cycle Route | Kompass cycle tour map 7044

At the origin of the Neckar river near Schwenningen in the Black Forest, you have to climb up on your bike and descend again near Mannheim. The 370 km long route along the Neckar is covered. You cycle across Swabia on a varied route through the Upper Neckar Valley, the Swabian Wine Country and through the Buntsandstein-Odenwald forest. On the last section, there is the small town of Heidelberg - a much-visited highlight - and then the Neckar heads towards the Rhine.  Cyclists pass Rottweil, the romantic cities of Tübingen and Heidelberg and the metropolis of Stuttgart on their own cycle paths and quiet side roads. This route has many culinary temptations - so make sure you plan your breaks! 

Adige Cycle Route - Ciclabile dell'Adige (Etschradweg) | Kompass cycle tour map 7041

From Landeck in Tyrol over the Reschensee with its sunken church to the Arena in Verona - this is the classic river Etsch cycle path that follows the ancient Via Claudia Augusta for about 350 km. A must for every bike lover, it is dotted with scenic and cultural highlights. From the Reschenpass you cycle downhill through the Vinschgau to Merano and Bolzano - vineyards, orchards, a glass of red wine and a view of the Dolomites included. Continue through the Salurner Klause to Trento, now it's Mediterranean and then the grand finale in Verona. The cycle path leads along largely developed cycle paths or low-traffic country roads through a picture-book landscape with unforgettable impressions: between apple trees, with a view of a fantastic mountain backdrop, through culture and many culinary temptations.

Oder-Neisse Cycle Route | Kompass cycle tour map 7043

The approximately 600 km long long-distance cycle path is Germany's easternmost cycle path and runs for 465 km along the border with Poland. The route accompanies the two rivers from the source of the Neisse in Nova Ves (Czech Republic) to the mouth of the Oder in the Baltic Sea. Along the Neisse River, the route leads through Saxony - with beautiful towns such as Zittau or Görlitz, the monastery of St. Marienthal as well as the famous Fürst-Pückler-Park, the largest landscaped park in Germany. After the mouth of the Oder, the path follows the flat river landscape, the dyke routes, the Oderbruch, the moraine hills and small lakes of the Lower Oder Valley and onto the Szczecin Lagoon. The cycle path ends in Uckermünde, where the Oder flows into the Baltic Sea. 

Pusterbike cycle path - Val Pusteria | Kompass cycle tour map 7017

The Pustertaler Radweg (Puster Valley Cycle Path) runs 105 km through the valley of the same name in South Tyrol, from Mühlbach to Lienz in East Tyrol. The cycle path is particularly suitable for families - the route has few gradients, runs on quiet side roads, asphalted cycle paths and country lanes and has many resting places. Along the Rienz you pass picturesque villages such as Bruneck, Olang or San Candido. Numerous secondary routes lead to idyllic destinations such as Sand in Taufers or the Antholz Valley. In the last section towards Lienz you cross the Italian-Austrian border and follow the Drau river to your destination. 

Elbe Cycle Route 1, From Schmilka to Magdeburg | Kompass cycle tour map 7001

The Elbe River flows through a total of seven German federal states, and the Elbe Cycle Route nestles 852 km along its flanks. In the first section of the Elbe Cycle Route (360 km) you cycle through Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt. Famous cities such as Dresden, Meißen, the Luther town of Wittenberg or Dessen and Magdeburg lie along the route. Castles, old towns or churches can be discovered from the saddle. The Elbe Cycle Path is the most popular cycle path in Germany for good reason. With Saxon Switzerland and the Elbe Sandstone Mountains, there is a unique natural landscape along the way. The Basteifelsen or Königstein are highlights of this section. Fruit trees, agriculture and viticulture accompany the cyclist later in the route at Magdeburg and then the route on the dyke. The wild birds in the floodplains near the river Elbe make a wonderful spectacle.

Donau Cycle Route 2, From Passau uber Wien to Bratislava | Kompass cycle tour map 7004

Around 400 km lie between the two cities of Passau and Bratislava and between them, one of the busiest cycle routes in Europe. No wonder, because if you are an enthusiastic cyclist, this section is a must for you. The route takes you from Passau, down the Danube through the famous Schlögener Schlinge to Linz. After cycling through the Wachau valley, it is onto Dürnstein and Krems before reaching Vienna and the Danube cycle path that takes you through the city. The Danube cycle path is well developed and shines with scenic beauty and culinary pleasure. There are numerous restaurants along the route.

Bodensee (Lake Constance) Cycle Route | Kompass cycle tour map 7005

The Lake Constance Cycle Route leads around the largest lake in the German-speaking region. Over a distance of 284 kilometres, it links natural and cultural pearls in the varied foothills of the Alps between Germany, Austria and Switzerland. One of the best things about it is that the Bodensee cycle path runs almost entirely on stretches with no significant gradients. For most of the route, there is an alpine panorama around the lake and most of the route is close to the shore passing the most famous cities with culture and lots of charm: Bregenz, Constance, Friedrichshafen and Lindau