Discover Germany’s Beauty on the Palatinate Cycling and Wine Tour
For those who enjoy travelling in style, tasting delicious wines, and want to see some of the most beautiful landscapes Germany has to offer, the Palatinate Cycling and Wine Tour is an incredible adventure. Where many tours will take you from hotel to hotel, this adventure is based out of a single luxury spa hotel in the town of Bad Dürkheim, allowing you to focus on the incredible adventure, not the logistics.
The Palatinate is the second-largest wine growing region in Germany, and is blessed with an almost Mediterranean climate and numerous hours of sunshine, allowing this tour in southwest Germany to be undertaken from the beginning of April to October. Every season has its own surprises, such as the blooming flowers in spring, mild evenings in summer and the grape harvest in autumn.
Wine will be omnipresent on this cycling holiday; whether it is in the form of wine tastings, walks through the wine villages of Wachenheim and Deidesheim, or excursions along scenic cycle paths through breathtaking vineyards. So what are you waiting for?! Book your spot on the Palatinate Cycling and Wine Tour and prepare yourself to be immersed in history, culture, and delicious wine!
After arriving in Bad Dürkheim, you will meet up for a welcome briefing and bike fitting. Afterwards, a short walk to the old town and the beautiful spa park is a great way to spend the evening.
Today's stage is devoted to the Pfaelzer wines. The bike tour will lead you through vineyards and wine villages to the secret German wine capital Neustadt. Through the most beautiful wine villages of the Northern Wine Road, Wachenheim and Deidesheim, you will cycle back to Bad Dürkheim.
Today’s route will first take you along the River Rhine, following the Old Rhine arms to reach the old imperial city of Speyer. The cathedral and the art museum are cultural highlights that should be visited before cycling through the Böhler Forest and on the Kaiser Konrad bike trail back to your hotel.
On day 4 of the tour you will find many romantic wine villages on the route. St. Martin is like a picture book town and Edenkoben was once a summer residence of the Bavarian kings! Also within this romantic area is the wine road leading up to the French fortress of Landau. Return journey by train on your own (costs about € 10, - including bike).
After a short bike ride, you will soon reach Freinsheim with its baroque town hall. You will then continue through the wine town of Grünstadt to the medieval castle Neuleinigen. Anyone wanting to cycle up the steep slope to the castle can later strengthen themselves in the castle tavern and enjoy magnificent views of the surrounding area. The tour will continue through the vineyards and back to Bad Dürkheim.
Local wineries are on the agenda for the last day of cycling. Not only will you visit the biggest wine barrel in the world, but you will also enjoy spectacular views of the surrounding landscape. Back in Bad Dürkheim, you will find a wine tasting event organized for you at the winery Fitz-Ritter.
After breakfast, you will pack your things and bid farewell to the beautiful Rhineland for an individual departure from the region.
This self-guided tour is always run as a private tour for your group only, where the pricing depends on your travelling dates, as well as the types of the rooms that you need.
Prices below are per person:
*-Pricing for this tour depends on the dates of your trip. Please click the Book Now button below to get the exact pricing for your trip dates.
This tour is based in hotels. Accommodations on this trip are of a 4-star standard, and offer modern conveniences that can make this trip more pleasant. Rooms may have fireplaces or access to amenities such as hot tubs, steam rooms, or private decks to lounge on.
In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
Rooms are double occupancy. You can pay a supplemental fee to have a private room in a hotel where possible. Solo travellers may be required to pay a supplement.
This wellness hotel in the former castle Leiningen is situated in a beautiful location directly by the Mediterranean spa park. Here you will find peace and relaxation, excellent service, and warm hospitality.
6 breakfasts are included.
Accommodations for 6 nights are included in the tour. Accommodations before or after the tour in Bad Dürkheim are not included, but can be added as a supplement.
Transportation for your luggage is included throughout the tour.
How hard is the Palatinate Cycling and Wine Tour?
We rate this tour as a 3 / 5. Cyclists will need to be able to cover between 40 and 70 kilometres per day, and there is one longer ascent throughout the tour.
Do I need a visa to travel to Germany?
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
Are meals included on the Palatinate Cycling and Wine Tour?
6 breakfasts are included.
Do I need insurance?
Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should cover cycling. Get your travel insurance.
How do I get to Bad Dürkheim to start this tour?
Fly into the Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden (FKB) or Frankfurt/Main (FRA) airports, then transfer to the Bad Dürkheim train station.
Is the Palatinate Cycling and Wine Tour in English?
Yes, the travel documents and resources for this trip are in English.
Where does the Palatinate Cycling and Wine Tour end?
The Luxury Wine Tour on the Rhine ends where it began, in Bad Dürkheim. From there, you can head to the Bad Dürkheim train station and transfer to either the Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden (FKB) or Frankfurt/Main (FRA) airports.
Can I rent a bike?
Yes, you can rent a bike during the booking process. Rental bikes come in 7-gear and 21/24-gear varieties. You can also rent an e-bike.
Can I bring my own bike?
Yes. If you bring your own bike, it should be a road bike suitable for the demands of the tour.
Do I need special vaccines to travel to Germany?
Check with your family doctor.
Are there any travel restrictions for Germany?
Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.
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We rate this tour as a 3 / 5. Cyclists will need to be able to cover between 40 and 70 kilometres per day, and there is one longer ascent throughout the tour.
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