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Explore Southwest Germany’s outstanding countryside by bike, using the Radstreckennetz, the region’s extensive network of trails dedicated to cyclists.

Cycling holidays in Southwest Germany

Everyone in Southwest Germany loves to cycle. And that should be no surprise. After all, Carl Drais invented the bicycle right here 200 years ago! But for holidaymakers, there is a bonus: a network of well-marked, long-distance cycle routes that link medieval towns and villages with unspoiled forests and hills, peaceful lakes and glorious scenic views. Hotels, inns, B&Bs, restaurants and cafés along the way are all bike-friendly. And rental shops offer e-bikes as well as regular models, so all generations and abilities can ride together.

Zwei Radbegeisterte erkunden eine idyllische Stadt in Baden-Württemberg.
Ein Radfahrer und eine Radfahrerin fahren durch die Weinberge auf das Kloster Maulbronn zu. Der Himmel ist leicht bewölkt.

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Tipps on circular trails, hiking and cycling tours, long-distance trails, and more!

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Long-distance cycle paths

Specially-designed

Long-distance cycle paths

Southwest Germany has 21 specially-designated long-distance cycle paths. Some are circular; many start and finish close to railway stations. Each of these regional trails has its own unique logo to follow and all are at least 100 km / 60 miles long. Do the entire length or just a few stages. Regular maintenance ensures that everything, from signage to surfaces, is in top condition.

Read on for a selection of our favourites.

Long distance cycle path

Alb Valley Cycle Route

Medium
  • 186.7 km
  • 21:00 h
  • 1450 m

Long distance cycle path

The Baden Wine Cycle Path

Medium
  • 468 km
  • 29:43 h
  • 3321 m
Bike bridge

Long distance cycle path

Lake Constance Cycle trail: All along the lakeshore

Medium
  • 258.5 km
  • 17:27 h
  • 672 m
Bauernhaus-Museum Allgäu-Oberschwaben in Wolfegg

Long distance cycle path

Danube-Lake Constance Cycle Route

Easy
  • 156 km
  • 09:00 h
  • 746 m

Long distance cycle path

THE HEIDELBERG-BLACK FOREST-LAKE CONSTANCE CYCLE ROUTE

Hard
  • 304.7 km
  • 22:15 h
  • 1693 m

Long distance cycle path

THE KOCHER-JAGST CYCLE ROUTE

Medium
  • 332 km
  • 23:00 h
  • 1920 m

Long distance cycle path

Neckar Valley Cycle Route

Easy
  • 374.8 km
  • 26:55 h
  • 671 m
Zwischenstopp im Wurzacher Ried

Long distance cycle path

Upper Swabia-Allgäu Cycle Route

Medium
  • 365 km
  • 26:00 h
  • 2161 m
Panorama bei Aichhalden

Long distance cycle path

THE BLACK FOREST PANORAMA CYCLE TRAIL

Medium
  • 287.4 km
  • 20:49 h
  • 2033 m
Mit dem Rad über die Weite des Dinkelbergs

Long distance cycle path

Southern Black Forest Cycle Route

Medium
  • 268.8 km
  • 20:00 h
  • 1326 m
Weinsüden Weinort Brackenheim am Württemberger Weinradweg | HeilbronnerLand

Long distance cycle path

The Württemberg Wine Cycle Path

Medium
  • 396.4 km
  • 22:00 h
  • 2070 m
Ride and relax (Bett & Bike)

Bed and Bike

Ride and relax (Bett & Bike)

Thinking of spending a few days in the saddle? For multi-day tours, numerous "Bed & Bike" hotels, inns, apartments, and guesthouses that offer hearty local dishes as well as a relaxing night's sleep. From A-Z, from Aalen to Zwingenberg, Bett & Bike logos indicating cozy accommodations that are geared specifically to the needs of cyclists.

Climb every mountain - on an e-bike

E-Bikes and more

Climb every mountain - on an e-bike

Electric bikes, called e-bikes in Germany, are the hot new way to enjoy the uplands. The extra boost you get from an attached electric engine enables you to climb hills, letting the engine do the work. Furthermore, the e-bike gives your performance an extra boost. The Black Forest, Tauber Valley, and Heilbronn Country provide you with several stores ready to lend these motorized bicycles. Not yet convinced? Since it is a clean electric motor, it is environmentally friendly and you don’t need a driver’s license!

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