Historic Highlights of Germany is promoting the country as cyclist-friendly with more than 31,000 miles of signed bike paths lined with an abundance of historic landmarks and scenic vistas and member cities of the group (www.historicgermany.com) . Whether it is cycling along the Rhine, with a stop at the Gutenberg Museum in Mainz; discovering the ancient Imperial Baths in Trier while cycling along the Mosel River; taking a short break in one of Koblenz's original wine bars; or just a slow ride through the heart of Germany's oldest University town, Heidelberg, cyclists will be in a Historic Highlights of Germany city.
Besides being a resource for an abundance of information on suggested routes and sightseeing opportunities, Historic Highlights of Germany has also partnered with BikeToursDirect (www.biketoursdirect.com), a leader in European cycling tours. This partnership makes it easy for visitors to arrange their travels on any of more than 50 bicycle tours in Germany -- whether self-guided or guided; individuals, groups or families; and from low-cost offerings to more upscale possibilities.
The Rhine Bikeway from Mainz to Cologne, for instance, offers a 128- to 150-mile ride on a six-night, Rhine River itinerary that takes in two Historic Highlights of Germany cities -- beginning the journey in Mainz, where participants can time their visits to coincide with one of numerous events -- from May's Open-Ohr-Festival to the Wine Markets in late August/early September. Koblenz, reached after cycling through the towns of Rüdesheim and St. Goar, also offers a litany of festivals during the summer months including a festival in the Old Town in July and "Rhine in Flames," where more than 80 ships and 140,000 spectators join in for a spectacular fireworks display. The trip ends in Cologne. Self-guided rates start at €499 ($749) per person, double; guided tours are offered on July 4 and Aug. 1 at €680 ($1,020).
BikeToursDirect is a U.S.-based company that represents dozens of European bicycle tour operators, offering both guided and self-guided tours. Packages include lodging, breakfasts, luggage transfers and detailed maps, with other services outlined in each tour description; bike rentals are also available. Their website can be accessed through the Historic Highlights of Germany website or directly at www.biketoursdirect.com. Additional information on each city's offerings and highlights may be found at www.historicgermany.com . Historic Highlights of Germany is a tourism consortium consisting of Augsburg, Erfurt, Freiburg, Heidelberg, Koblenz, Mainz, Münster, Osnabrück, Potsdam, Regensburg, Rostock, Trier, Wiesbaden and Würzburg - cities rich in history and cultural. Contact Historic Highlights of Germany at [email protected] or visit www.historicgermany.com.
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