The Rhine Cycle Route

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Discover the Rhine Cycle Route, a 1368km journey along one of Europe's most iconic rivers, stretching from Switzerland to the North Sea. This guide offers a detailed, stage-by-stage breakdown perfect for cyclists ready to explore six countries on easy, downhill paths.

A complete and practical guide to cycling EuroVelo route 15 along the scenic Rhine River.

This comprehensive guidebook covers the entire EuroVelo route 15, providing a thorough description of the Rhine cycle path. The route spans 1368km and passes through six countries, starting in the Swiss Alps and ending at the North Sea. The cycling experience is mostly downhill and follows dedicated cycle lanes, with excellent waymarking and very cycle-friendly countries along the way.

The book breaks the journey into 27 manageable stages ranging from 32 to 68km each, making it suitable for a fit cyclist to complete in about two weeks. Each stage includes step-by-step route descriptions, detailed 1:100,000 scale maps, and highlights of local points of interest. Additional resources like a facilities table, glossary, and useful contacts are included in the appendices to help you plan your trip smoothly.

The route begins amidst the dramatic high mountains, deep glacial valleys, and gorges of the Swiss Alps. It then reaches the Bodensee, Europe's third-largest lake, and passes by its greatest mainland waterfall. After Basel, the Rhine widens into the world’s busiest river for trade. The middle section between Bingen and Koblenz showcases the narrow rocky Rhine gorge, dotted with romantic castles above Germany’s finest vineyards. The journey concludes in the low-lying Netherlands, famous for its flood dykes and iconic windmills.

• 45 detailed maps
• 5 elevation profiles
• Over 80 colour photographs

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