The Rhine
A motorcycle trip from the source of the Rhine to the North Sea is one of Europe's great touring routes. The Rhine flows for about 1,230 km, but a scenic motorcycle route following it closely while avoiding motorways will be around 1,600–1,900 km, depending on detours.
Day 1: Rhine Source to Andermatt
Approx. 120 miles / 190 km
Highlights:
Oberalp Pass
Disentis
Andermatt
Ride the spectacular mountain roads around the young Rhine. This section is all about Alpine scenery and sweeping bends.
Day 2: Andermatt to Schaffhausen
Approx. 160 miles / 260 km
Highlights:
Lake Lucerne
Zurich (bypass via scenic roads)
Rhine Falls
The Rhine Falls are Europe's largest waterfall and well worth a stop.
Day 4: Freiburg to Strasbourg to Baden-Baden
Approx. 120 miles / 190 km
Ride both sides of the Rhine.
Highlights:
Strasbourg
Alsace Wine Route
Baden-Baden
The vineyard roads of Alsace are among the best motorcycling roads in Europe.
Day 5: Baden-Baden to Bingen
Approx. 155 miles / 250 km
The Rhine valley becomes increasingly dramatic.
Highlights:
Speyer
Mainz
Bingen am Rhein
Day 6: Bingen to Koblenz
Approx. 75 miles / 120 km
A short day because this is arguably the most beautiful section.
Highlights:
Lorelei Rock
Bacharach
St. Goar
Koblenz
The road on the west bank (B9) offers constant river views, castles, and vineyards.
Day 7: Koblenz to Cologne
Approx. 95 miles / 150 km
Highlights:
Bonn
Cologne
The Rhine widens and the landscape becomes gentler.
Day 9: Arnhem to Rotterdam
Approx. 110 miles / 180 km
Highlights:
Utrecht
Rotterdam
Day 10: Rotterdam to the North Sea
Approx. 40 miles / 65 km
Finish at:
Hook of Holland
Celebrate reaching the sea where the Rhine finally meets the North Sea.
Cost
One person Own bike £3995
Rider and Pillion £5995
Sharing two bike shared room £7295
Day 3: Schaffhausen to Freiburg
Approx. 125 miles / 200 km
Cross into Germany and explore the edge of the:
Black Forest
Freiburg im Breisgau
Recommended roads:
B500 sections through the Black Forest
Small forest roads around Titisee
Fantastic riding and excellent biker cafés.
