A cyclist rides on a light-colored farm road through a rolling countryside. Vineyard rows on wooden posts line the left side while green fields stretch to the right. The path winds through vineyards and hills under a blue sky with scattered clouds.

Two days of bikepacking through Rheinhessen

This bikepacking tour takes you across Rheinhessen in two varied stages – from the Rhine over the rolling “Hiwwel” hills of the wine landscape to the Nahe valley. Along the way, wide views, small wine villages and unique places between vineyards, ruins and rocky landscapes await you.
 

Bikepacking through Rheinhessen – Day 1 from Nierstein to Siefersheim

Day 1 – Vines, ruins and riding bliss

Start: Nierstein on the Rhine
Destination: Siefersheim

The first stage starts at the Rhine in Nierstein and leads along former railway lines through the Selz valley into the hilly wine landscape of Rheinhessen. Via the Petersberg with wide panoramic views, the route continues through Alzey and up to the Flonheim plateau with trullo, quarry and the Beller church ruins.

  • Petersberg with panoramic views
  • Selz Valley cycle path towards Alzey
  • Flonheim plateau with trullo
  • Flonheim quarry
  • Beller church ruins
  • Overnight stay in Siefersheim
Bikepacking through Rheinhessen – Day 2 from Siefersheim to Bingen on the Rhine

Day 2 – From stone to the Rhine

Start: Siefersheim
Destination: Bingen on the Rhine

The second day leads through Rheinhessen Switzerland and the Nahe valley back to the Rhine. Along scenic ridges, gravel tracks and small villages, the route passes castles, rock formations and vineyards towards Bad Kreuznach and finally Bingen.

  • Wöllstein and Appelbach cycle path
  • Ölberg and Neu-Bamberg castle ruins
  • Goldkauter Hof
  • Ebernburg and Rheingrafenstein
  • Bad Kreuznach with bridge houses
  • Nahe cycle path to Bingen

Overview of the stages