Day bike tours in the Eifel

Tips for your day trip by bike

Experience the Eifel on two wheels! Selected day bike tours take you through enchanted forests, past glittering lakes and to impressive castles. Between gentle river valleys and wide plateaus, you will find your personal favorite route - whether enjoyable or sporty.
Let yourself drift by bike, feel the breeze and discover the natural and cultural treasures of the Eifel.
And for a well-deserved break along the way, there are numerous tips on places to stop for refreshments - from cozy cafés to farm stores.
The bike tours are usually between 20 and 70 kilometers long and can often be reached by public transport, perfect for an eventful day trip.

Discover your tour now - and enjoy your time out on two wheels!

Our tips for your bike tour:

Adenau market — Copyright: TI Hocheifel-Nürburgring,S.Schulte

23.8 km 1:50 h mittel

The engine sounds of the Nürburgring are companions to this sporty stage on the Volcano Cycle Route Eifel to Adenau.

ET-2023-114-Eisenbahnmuseum - Café Stullwerk, Pronsfeld-©Eifel Tourismus GmbH, Dominik Ketz — Copyright: Eifel Tourismus GmbH, Dominik Ketz

36.2 km 2:00 h mittel

Prüm - St.Vith (Ostbelgien)

ahr-radwegkappest-eifel-vital — Copyright: kappest-eifel-vital

28.6 km 2:15 h mittel

The circular cycle tour takes you through the Upper Ahr Valley and over Eifel heights with unique views. Follow the course of the Ahr river and discover wide (Eifel) fields and forests.

Two cyclists ride past Rittersdorf Castle. — Copyright: Eifel-Tourismus GmbH/Dominik Ketz

38.7 km 2:55 h mittel

GPS-guided bike tour from the beer town of Bitburg, past the Roman villa Otrang in Fließem and along the little river Nims.

Two cyclists on a viaduct in the countryside. — Copyright: Eifel Tourismus GmbH, D. Ketz

58.5 km 4:45 h mittel

Daun - Bernkastel-Kues

Two people ride bicycles along a lake surrounded by green nature. — Copyright: Eifel Tourismus GmbH, Dominik Ketz

61.5 km 4:31 h schwer

Bike tour from/to Bitburg along the Prüm and Nims cycle paths. We recommend this tour as an e-bike tour.

ET-2023-067-Enz-Radweg_Neuerburg-Eifel_Tourismus_GmbH_Dominik_Ketz — Copyright: Eifel Tourismus GmbH, Dominik Ketz

30.0 km 2:05 h mittel

approx. 30 km long Eifel cycle tour for one day from Neuerburg via Holsthum to Irrel

Cycle tour on the Sauer cycle path in the Eifel — Copyright: Rheinland-Pfalz Tourismus GmbH, D. Ketz

43.0 km 2:55 h leicht

One-day cycle tour on the Sauer Cycle Path from Trier via Echternach to Minden

In the romantic old town of Monschau — Copyright: vennbahn.eu

56.5 km 4:00 h leicht

Cycle tour from Monschau to Aachen on the Vennbahn (approx. 56 km)

ET-2023-188-Ahr-Radweg, Boxenstopp bei Müsch — Copyright: Eifel Tourismus GmbH, Dominik Ketz

48.5 km 3:13 h leicht

approx. 48 km long cycle tour as a day trip on the Ahr cycle path (Blankenheim-Wald - Ahrbrück)

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EifelRadSchleifen

The EifelRadSchleifen offer you 16 themed circular cycle tours between 20 and 50 kilometers. Each route begins and ends where you start - without any logistical detours. And thanks to the cycle junction system, you'll find your way around effortlessly: remember the junctions, start cycling, enjoy.

How to get there? Very relaxed. Several cycle and hiking train stations are optimally connected and make it easy for you to get there by bus and train - without a car. The EifelRadSchleifen lead you through varied nature and past impressive reminders of history - silent memorials, castle ruins, old railroad lines and picturesque village centers.

Copyright: Nordeifel Tourismus GmbH
EifelRadSchleife 11 "Auf Tuchfühlung"
Distanz:20.6 km Dauer:1:15 h Anforderung:leicht
Industrial charm, plenty of views and virtually no inclines guaranteed! On this tour, you can look forward to a relaxed tour in and around the town of Euskirchen and the surrounding fields. The highlight: the LVR Museum Tuchfabrik.
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Copyright: Eifel Tourismus GmbH, Dennis Stratmann
EifelRadSchleife 12 "Wo die Römer baden"
Zülpich
Distanz:23.1 km Dauer:1:30 h Anforderung:leicht
On paths, away from roads, with a gentle elevation profile, this tour is guaranteed family fun for young and old and the end point in Zülpich offers potential for extending the day's program.
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Copyright: Eifel Tourismus GmbH, Dennis Stratmann
EifelRadSchleife 13 "Zülpicher Riviera"
Zülpich
Distanz:25.6 km Dauer:1:30 h Anforderung:leicht
This tour takes you to the land of castles and knights. Three magnificent castles are the highlights of this tour: Sinzenich Castle, Langendorf Castle and Zülpich Castle.
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Copyright: Eifel Tourismus GmbH, Dennis Stratmann
EifelRadSchleife 14 "Nationalpark Eifel"
Schleiden
Distanz:23.3 km Dauer:2:00 h Anforderung:mittel
Challenging climbs, sweeping panoramic views over the Eifel National Park and an exciting cultural program - all packed into this half-day tour.
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Copyright: Eifel Tourismus GmbH, Dennis Stratmann
EifelRadSchleife 15 "Zum Gipfel des Rheinlands"
Hellenthal
Distanz:39.8 km Dauer:2:30 h Anforderung:schwer
A circular tour that mainly follows the small streams and valleys. Unspoiled nature at the source of the Kyll. Far-reaching views from the highest mountain in the Rhineland.
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Copyright: Eifel Tourismus GmbH, Dennis Stratmann
EifelRadSchleife 16 "Grenzenloses Radvergnügen"
Hellenthal
Distanz:36.5 km Dauer:3:00 h Anforderung:schwer
A circular tour through the nature of the border region. Unlimited cycling: Along the Oleftalsperre dam, through wide forests and open meadows with distant views across the entire Eifel.
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