Hiking & Cycling
Pure hiking pleasure on the Romantic Middle Rhine
Hiking has experienced a true renaissance in recent years. Once forgotten, people of all ages are now once again enthusiastic about this relaxing, natural and environmentally friendly form of leisure.
Be enchanted by the fabulous hiking trails in and around Linz and enjoy exciting paths through historic Linz, dense forests, steep vineyards and wide meadows. High plateaus such as the Linzer Kaiserberg offer spectacular views over the Rhine and Ahr valleys. The Romantic Rhine can rightly call itself one of the most beautiful, diverse and culturally rich German hiking areas. Perfectly marked and easily accessible, nothing stands in the way of your hiking experience.
Whether short distance, day tour or pleasure hike - we will be happy to help you find the right stage.
We hope you have fun hiking!
The Rhine Cycle Route - A European Journey with a River View
Bike saddled, handlebars in hand, and a view of the river.
The Rhine Cycle Route takes you over 1233 km along the Rhine from the Swiss Alps to the Dutch North Sea. This special route also passes by or through Linz.
Swing into the saddle and explore the beautiful landscape of the romantic Middle Rhine Valley. Cultural treasures, Europe's history and many scenic highlights along the way are waiting to be discovered. Need a break? The historic city centre of Linz with its many cosy little restaurants and cafés is the perfect place to relax and enjoy.
Visitor tip
Our visitor tip for a nice relaxing end to a long hike or Bike Tour:
A special experience is the return trip with one of the numerous passenger ships along the Romantic Rhine. On the deck of the ship you can let the landscape you have hiked or cycled through pass by slowly and enjoy a glass of wine at the end. Boat trip