7 Favourite Tours through Baden-Württemberg

Have you ever heard of the Kocher and Jagst Rivers? These two river valleys have real insider status among bike fans. Both valleys are impressive, deeply incised and neither is shorter than 150 kilometers. A fantastic cycle path has been drawn through both valleys. If you follow the official tour recommendation, you will glide upstream along the Jagst and downstream along the Kocher River. Time flies by. Lonely meadows, quaint villages and beautiful half-timbered towns alternate. Along the way you will get to know the hospitality of the Swabian-Hohenlohe Region. Cyclists receive a particularly warm welcome. Insiders rave about the unfamiliar terrain: 335 kilometers of a perfect world, they say. You can plan six stages at the full length. If you have less time: Just take a shortcut. They are well signposted as connecting routes. The main thing is to plan your route loosely. So that you have enough time to enjoy the local gastronomy.

Perhaps the smartest cycle route of all: the full Black Forest experience without the strain. The route follows the Kinzig, Murg, Alb and Enz Valleys. The second leg takes you through the Baden wine region. If you are looking for meters in altitude, you will be disappointed on the first leg. The preferred direction is downhill. Alpirsbach, Schiltach, Wolfach – some of the most beautiful towns in the Black Forest lie directly along the route. Baden's most charming wine villages are immediately followed by Baden-Baden, Ettlingen, and Calmbach in the Enz Valley. For the finale, enjoy the combination of moorland and cycling. Unique scenery and perfectly flat paths. Only one small climb in the morning, otherwise the day remains easy. You will realize: This part of the Black Forest is easier to cycle than any river cycle path.

Even without electric power, it almost feels as if someone is pushing you when you are going downstream on the Rhine Cycle Path and the tailwind kicks in. You can cover so much distance on the Rhine that it's a real pleasure. And yet you would miss a lot if you only looked at the speedometer. Few long-distance cycle routes offer such a rich cultural program: Constance, the small town gem of Bad Säckingen, Basel, the Vitra Design Museum in Weil am Rhein, the town of Breisach, Baden-Baden, the magnificent Schwetzingen Castle and finally Heidelberg with its wonderful Old Town and Castle. As if that were not enough, the route passes natural wonders such as the Rhine Falls, the fantastic Kaiserstuhl and the unique Wetland called Taubergießen. That's why we recommend to plan your stages so that you have enough time for sightseeing. You could divide the route from Constance to Heppenheim into 7 stages of 75 kilometers each. Just follow the "EuroVelo 15" signs.

Cycle through the Baroque era, always towards the Alps - that could be a short description of this wonderful cycle tour through Upper Swabia. Cycling through the rolling hills of the Allgäu Region is like traveling back in time. Churches, monasteries and libraries - the Baroque is alive everywhere. Even hops and malt contain Baroque elements - after all, the monks invented the art of brewing. The Baroque was a time of exuberance. You learn to appreciate it during the breaks. Every village bakery is an experience. No pedal rhythm can compete with the country inns and beer gardens. You won't find better Spätzle, the typical pasta, anywhere. Lonely little roads wind in wide curves around moors and lakes. The scenery is a real treat, especially when Lake Constance appears against the backdrop of the Alps. The exciting finale: the descent to the shores of the lake in Kressbronn. A fabulous journey through time, where you can enjoy the happiness of the here and now.