Millions of visitors to Germany have already discovered that exploring the country by bike can be both relaxing and exciting. Here, you can find a selection of the most beautiful long-distance bicycle routes and regions including route descriptions, maps, sightseeing attractions and tips. Therefore, the federal states of Germany present themselves by means of their long-distance bicycle routes.

Do you like to go bicycle riding along rivers or along the coast. Do you rather prefer to mountainbike? Do you like to discover towns by bike or do you like to go on bicycle tours lasting several days? Germany offers numerous tours for every taste.

Anticipation is every bit as good as the event itself, so they say, but the joy of cycling can be better still, if you go well prepared. Especially when children or less practised cyclists are part of the group, some questions need to be clarified before you set off. Do you want to swiftly race along or combine leisurely cycling with sightseeing? What kind of tour do you have in mind?

It is important to keep up a constant speed, adjusted to the slowest rider in the group. Plan enough breaks. Practise on day rides prior to your holiday to assess your own level of fitness and check whether your bike is technically adjusted to your needs. If everything is in order, you should manage 60 to 80 km per day easily, depending on the terrain.