Cycling vacation in the Eifel

Relaxed travel through natural and cultural landscapes

A variety of paths for individual experiences

The Eifel slows you down. If you are out and about by bike, you can experience the region not only in terms of landscape, but also at your own pace - relaxed on old railroad lines, along meandering river courses or with sweeping views across volcanic landscapes. The well-developed network of cycle paths can be flexibly combined and offers numerous opportunities to discover the Eifel in your own way.

Discover culture - experience nature

If you cycle for several days, you will not only get to know the diversity of the landscape, but also encounter regional history and the people of the Eifel - be it in a listed town center, in a lovingly run museum or in a small inn with regional cuisine.

Travel in comfort - with all-round service

Eifel Tourismus GmbH and its partner organizations offer you comprehensive support in planning your cycling vacation.

  • Pre-planned tours - tailored to different interests and time budgets
  • Overnight stays in cycle-friendly accommodation - certified and quality-tested
  • Packed lunches for the road - freshly made
  • Luggage transport on request - convenient from accommodation to accommodation

So you can enjoy your trip - with maximum freedom and a secure feeling of being well accompanied.

Tips for day bike tours

Simply "let the touring bike roll" or discover something new on an e-bike - the numerous cycle paths in the natural landscape of the Eifel offer plenty of space for this. You can explore short cycle paths or sections of longer cycle paths in one day. Looking for an insider tip? Take a look at the GPS cycle tours - these are not signposted, but you follow the GPS track.
And a relaxing break is also provided: a stop-off at the restaurants, farm stores and excursion destinations rounds off the cycling experience.

Bike tour finder

All cycle paths and cycle tours in the Eifel

Travel comfortably on old railroad lines
There are more cycle paths on disused railroad lines in the Eifel than in almost any other region in Germany. These cycle tours are almost flat, far away from road traffic - ideal if you want to travel comfortably and safely. Viaducts and tunnels bear witness to the history of the railroad and make every tour a special experience.

Relaxed cycling along the rivers
River cycle routes such as those along the Rur, Ahr or Kyll offer you almost gradient-free cycling pleasure - in the middle of the low mountain range. You cycle through green valleys, past picturesque streams, small villages and beautiful rest stops. These cycle paths are ideal for enjoyable day or weekend tours.

Experience stories on themed cycle paths
If you want to find out more about the Eifel, the themed cycle paths are just right for you. They tell you stories from distant galaxies to the formation of extraordinary landscapes - right along the way. Information boards or apps provide you with background information without interrupting the rhythm of your ride.

Discovery tours via GPS
In addition to the signposted cycle paths, the Eifel also offers numerous GPS tours that you can only find digitally. These unmarked routes take you off the beaten track to special places.

Sporting challenges
Are you looking for more challenging tours away from the classic cycle paths? Then the mountain bike, gravel and road bike routes are right for you.

Plan and combine individually
In the Eifel, you will find a uniquely dense network of cycle paths. The routes are varied and can be easily combined with each other. This means you can plan your tour according to your own ideas - whether as a day trip or a multi-day voyage of discovery. The region offers you a good infrastructure with bike hire, e-bike charging stations and bike-friendly accommodation.

Mountain biking

  • Ein Mann und ein Frau fahren zügig mit dem Fahrrad um eine Kurve im Wald
    Copyright: Eifel Tourismus GmbH, Dennis Stratmann

    Mountain biking in the Eifel

    When your pulse beats in time with the pedals and the scent of the forest fills the air, the real mountain bike adventure begins - in the middle of the Eifel. Rocky passages, flowing trails and tranquil lakes make every tour unique. Sometimes challenging, sometimes relaxed - always intense. And at the end? A cool drink in the evening sun. Nature, exercise, freedom - and a grin on your face.

    Mountain biking info

Road cycling

  • Vier Rennradfahrer fahren auf einer Straße bergauf, dahinter waldige Hügel
    Copyright: Rheinland-Pfalz Tourismus GmbH, Dominik Ketz

    Ride a road bike

    Road bike enjoyment on over 1,500 kilometers - the Radarena am Ring. In the spectacular landscape around the Nürburgring, you will find the "racing bike arena": an extensive network of routes with over 50 racing bike tours.

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