The D-Route 6 starts at the border between Germany and Switzerland, more precisely at the train station in Weil am Rhein. From there it is only a stone's throw to the lively Rhine promenade in Basel. Without major differences in altitude, you follow the well-known river to the east, sometimes directly… read more

Laufenburg is the starting point of the next stage of D-Route 6. You leave the center and cycle upstream along the blue Rhine. At Albbruck you make a short detour to the Aueninsel there before you get to Waldshut. As you continue, the surroundings become greener and the path begins to climb steadily… read more

After a night in Schaffhausen, let the Rhine take you further east. You cycle a short section on Swiss soil. Passing fields, vineyards and forest areas, you will reach Stein am Rhein after twenty kilometers - the beautiful medieval old town is the perfect place for a break.



Afterwards, the Rhine gets… read more

It starts in Radolfzell, from where you follow the D-Route 6 northwards. It gets more rural and hilly, you cycle on cycle paths and forest paths in the direction of the Danube Valley. From Eigeltingen you step vigorously uphill to reach the high point of the day at the 862 meter high Witthoh. You enjoy… read more

This stage is characterized by constant ups and downs along the meandering Danube. You start in Beuron and cycle past rugged rock faces, wooded slopes and smaller towns to the left and right of the Danube. You can enjoy wonderful views of magnificent castles high above the valley several times.



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Many scenic and cultural highlights await you on this stage of D-Route 6. It starts in quantities, from where the flat route takes you along colorful fields on the banks of the Danube. The renatured sections of the bank, where nature has been given more space to develop, are particularly beautiful.



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Today it will be particularly watery, because you are constantly on the Danube, various lakes, small ponds and species-rich meadows. Starting from Erbach you drive past the lake district there to get to the banks of the Danube. You pass the mouth of the Iller and then get to Ulm. A round through the… read more

Gundelfingen is the starting point of this stage of D-Route 6. From the Brenz you will be accompanied to Lauingen, where you can visit a castle. Then it goes via Dillingen to Höchstädt, also two beautiful cities with castles worth seeing.



The first half of this day's stage is urban and cultural, while… read more

Look forward to the "Castle Stage" of D-Route 6: Magnificent grounds, remote hunting lodges and stately residences await you between Donauwörth and Ingolstadt. It is worth visiting one or the other inside or out. Except for two small climbs near Leitheim, you cycle on flat paths.



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Starting from Ingolstadt, you initially cycle on flat cycle paths through the wonderful Danube meadows. You cross the river several times in the further course and enjoy different perspectives of the water. You drive through Bad Gögging and then a bit along the Abens. You cannot miss the short detour… read more

You leave Kehlheim over the curved bike bridge at Torhausplatz and continue to the mouth of the Altmühl. On flat cycle paths and side roads, you will then cycle directly along the Danube. At Poikheim you change banks and after Bad Abbach there is a scenic section through the partly rocky Danube valley… read more

You leave the beautiful old town of Regensburg over four bridges and follow the D-Route 6 to Donaustauf. There it is worth walking up to the Walhalla, which itself gives an impressive picture and also offers you a fantastic view.



You continue curving along the course of the river and always have the opportunity… read more

From Straubing you cycle at the beginning of this stage on the Danube Cycle Path to Bogen. There you can make a detour to the Bogenberg, which is the destination of many pilgrims. The path continues flat along the water, with various rest areas along the way.



Then it's not far to Deggendorf, which calls… read more

The last stage of the Danube route starts in Vilshofen, which you leave via the Marienbrücke. Up to your destination on the Austrian border, you are almost exclusively on the Danube directly - so enjoy the wonderful views one last time. You cycle relaxed until you cross the Danube at the Kachlet power… read more