The most beautiful panoramic cycling tours in the wine region of Rheinhessen

Rheinhessen is made for cycling. Gentle rolling hills, endless vineyards, and wide horizons accompany you on every tour. It’s not about speed or best times here, but about the good feeling of being on the road – outdoors, free, and right in the heart of the wine region.

In the Radliebe Collection Rheinhessen, we have put together a selection of panoramic cycling tours for you. Whether it’s the Selztal Cycle Path, the Rhine Cycle Route, or the Hiwwel Route: each route combines landscape, enjoyment, and special places. You’ll also find concise tour descriptions, helpful service information, and matching blog posts – for planning and for inspiration along the way.

Discover your next cycling highlight in Rheinhessen now.

Where Rheinhessen shines – Selztal Cycle Path and Fruit Route

Vineyards stretching to the horizon and a cycle path that winds gently and effortlessly through the Selz Valley. The Selztal Cycle Path is ideal if you want to experience Rheinhessen from its open, tranquil side.

Especially in the late afternoon, the landscape shows itself at its very best: the vineyards glow in the warm light, the Westerberg with Westerhaus Castle stands out on the horizon, and the Selztal Cathedral in Großwinternheim adds a striking accent. Above Engelstadt, a true panoramic highlight awaits: the vineyard swing with sweeping views over valley and rolling hills.

The Selztal Cycle Path and the Fruit Route stand for relaxed cycling, wide open spaces, and that unmistakable Rheinhessen feeling.

Along the vineyard sites of the Red Slope – Rhine Cycle Route and Amiche

Between Nierstein and Oppenheim, you cycle along the Rhine Cycle Route on the Rhine terrace – always with views of the Rhine. Water, wine, and historic towns merge here into a particularly atmospheric tour.

The Red Slope is one of Germany’s most famous vineyard sites and opens up wide views over the river. From afar, St. Catherine’s Church shapes the townscape of Oppenheim – a perfect place for a break, a stroll through the old town, or a detour into wine culture.

The Rhine Cycle Route and Amiche invite you to discover Rheinhessen in a relaxed and enjoyable way.

Hiwwel Route & Rhine Cycle Route – orchards, Rheingau views, and big-city flair

This stage of the Hiwwel Route thrives on contrasts. Starting at the Kaiserpfalz, the route runs above the Rhine Valley – with wide views reaching as far as the Taunus and the Rheingau.

You cycle through orchards, pass by Windeck Castle, and continue towards Mainz. From here on, the surroundings become quieter and greener: the Gonsbach Valley accompanies you into the outskirts of the city, with small market gardens, hidden corners, and a touch of urban flair.

A tour for everyone who loves panoramas and appreciates variety.

Hiwwel Route & Mill Cycle Path – Fleckenmauer and Vineyard Hut Parade

In the Wonnegau, Rheinhessen reveals its strongest character. Unspoilt vineyard landscapes meet historic places with a touch of French flair and a modern wine and sparkling wine culture.

Flörsheim-Dalsheim impresses with its walkable medieval town wall – one of the best-preserved fortifications in the region. On the way to Westhofen, lovingly maintained vineyard huts accompany you, standing like small landmarks among the vines.

The Hiwwel Route and the Mill Cycle Path naturally combine movement, history, and enjoyment.

Wine Panorama Loop – discovering Rheinhessen’s wild sides

Gentle hills, wide vineyards, and a landscape shaped by millions of years of geological history: on the Wine Panorama Loop, you experience the “wild” side of Rheinhessen. In the region known as Rheinhessen Switzerland, quarries and geological outcrops remind you that this area was once the coastline of a primeval sea.

You ride through open vineyards and quiet villages, passing typical trulli – small round stone huts set among the vines. A special section is the climb to the Flonheim show mine. Challenging, but rewarded with sweeping views across the rolling hills all the way to Alzey.

The Wine Panorama Loop is perfect for anyone who enjoys experiencing a diverse landscape.

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