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Distance
1233 km
Total route length
⛰️
Elevation Gain
5000m
Total climbing
🛣️
Surface
paved
Primary terrain type
About This Route
Follow the Rhine River from its source in the Swiss Alps to the North Sea, passing through six countries and numerous historic cities.
Estimated Riding Times
Leisurely Pace
15 km/h average
14 days
(82 hours total)
Moderate Pace
20 km/h average
11 days
(62 hours total)
Fast Pace
25 km/h average
9 days
(49 hours total)
Route Highlights
- ✓Swiss Alpine scenery
- ✓Rhine Falls at Schaffhausen
- ✓Lake Constance
- ✓Medieval towns along the Rhine
- ✓Rhine Gorge with castles
- ✓Dutch windmills and tulip fields
Quick Info
Countries
CHATDEFRNL
Best Time to Ride
AprMayJunJulAugSep
Start Point
Andermatt, Switzerland
End Point
Hoek van Holland, Netherlands
Important Notes
- Initial Alpine section can be challenging
- Popular route can be crowded in summer