Boat and Bike Neckar and Rhine
Boat and bike Rhine and Neckar
Embarkation from 4.00 pm
Bad Wimpfen – Eberbach
Cycle to Neckarzimmer, there we walk or cycle to fortress Hornberg, where Götz von Berlichingen lived. Then continue by bicycle to Eberbach, the old residence of German nobility Staufer. (approx. 40 km by bicycle)
Eberbach – Heidelberg
Our first highlight of the day is the quaint town Hirschorn , the pearl of Neckar valley. Then we cycle through idyllic medium mountain range Odenwald to Neckarsteinach and then via Neckargemünd to Heidelberg. Stroll through the historic old town and visit the ruins of the mighty castle. (approx. 38 km by bicycle)
Say goodbye to river Neckar and welcome on old Father Rhine. Worms is a major historic centre of Germany, with the famous dome, the Nibelungen saga and Martin Luther, reformer and protestant. (approx. 55 km by bicycle)
Worms-Nierstein
The mild and fertile climate shows in orchards, fertile fields, lush meadows and vineyards. A tractor takes you up into the vineyards, afterwards wine-tasting and a hearty meal at the wine-grower’s. (approx. 40 km by bicycle)
Nierstein – Main
Romantic, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque style: all these you will encounter during the guided city tour of Mainz. (approx. 20 km by bicycle)
Main – Bingen – Koblenz
Cycle tour to Bingen and Rudesheim. Our boat will bring us to Koblenz. (approx. 35 km by bicycle)
The route
Mainly on tranquil roads free of traffic, solitary country lanes and asphalted cycle paths along the dyke without any climbs worth mentioning. Well suited tour for the lesser fit cyclist.
- program as per the itinerary of MS Patria
- accommodation in cabins of the booked category, outside cabins with en-suite shower/toilet
- 7 x full board
- Daily cabin cleaning service / towels changed on request
- Maps
- Daily tour information
- All harbour dues, lock- and bridge dues
- KVS-Tour guide on board
- Welcome drink and information meeting on the first evening on board
- Coffee and pastries in the afternoon
Bike & Barge MS Patria
Enjoy the comfort on the swimming hotel - the MS Patria. You cycle along the great rivers Moselle and Saar.
