Join AllTrails on our legendary annual European Expedition in 2025
Germany’s Romantic Road loves to pomp about as the Bavarian headline stealer, but the real stars on this extraordinary European adventure are the star-studded support cast: fairytale villages, heritage listed buildings, shimmering lakes, rolling vineyards and the irrepressible Neuschwanstein ‘Disney’ Castle to name just a few. Picture yourself cycling through the lush dense greenery of the Black Forest, winding alongside the Rhine River, swimming in Lake Constance, and enjoying a cold Bavarian Bier or Mosel after a pleasant ride on a summer’s day…this is the perfect tour to get a real taste of so much that we love about Europe, all condensed into one beautiful region.
And all of this with that renowned AllTrails camaraderie and the confidence that comes with booking with an Australian-based tour company.
THE TOUR AT A GLANCE
Full Tour: 2 July - 26 July 2025 (24 nights)
Stage One: 2 July - 11 July 2025, Regensburg to Munich (9 nights)
Stage Two: 11 July - 26 July 2025, Munich to Cologne (15 nights)
Distance: 1655km
Average Daily: 87km
Bike Type: Road, touring, gravel bike
E-bikes: Welcome (limited availability, book early)
Hire Bikes: Most cyclists will hire (check out the options here), but BYO bike is possible.
Group Size: 10 - 20
Accommodation: 3 to 4 star hotels and quality lodging
Weather: Average Low 11-14 / Average High 22-25 (degrees Celsius)
Surface: Good bitumen roads and paved cycle paths
Difficulty Rating: STAGE ONE 7.5/10: Mixture of flat, undulating and hills (no mountains)
STAGE TWO 7/10: A few hilly days, majority flat
Pricing (AUD)
Stage One from: $6090 pp twin share EARLY BIRD UNTIL 31 DEC
Stage Two from: $9660 pp twin share EARLY BIRD UNTIL 31 DEC
Both stages from: $14,790 pp twin share EARLY BIRD UNTIL 31 DEC
The ride in detail
Our ‘Tour Brochure’ PDF (below) contains the itinerary, daily distances, map, full pricing details and answers to common questions.
Some of the reasons we love this tour:
* Fairytale towns (take a look at the gallery photos)
* Rest day every 3-4 cycling days
* Beer tasting in Augsberg
* Spend a couple of days exploring Lake Constance
* Rest day boat tour in Strasbourg
* Freiburg – Germany’s renowned cycle-friendly city
* Optional tour opportunities:
- Munich’s Oktoberfest / Bier Museum
- Neuschwanstein ‘Disney Castle’ tour (book early)
- Hohenschwangau Castle
* Awesome cycling and tourist routes and regions:
- The Romantic Road - Germany’s Alpine Road
- The Black Forest - Rhine River Cycle Route
* Wonderful local bilingual guides
* AllTrails Australian owners hosts on tour with you
Who is this tour for? Cyclists looking for that classic European summer cycling holiday where you take photos of ‘Hansel and Gretel’ style fairytale houses, swim in Alpine summer lakes, ride next to the rivers and through forests, and soak up the history and culture of the local communities. All with an excellent bunch of tour leaders and fellow like-minded cyclists to share your journey with.
Gallery:
If you have any further questions regarding this tour, please contact us - we would love to hear from you.