Best backpacking trails in Mainz

Stage 1 of the Rhineland-Palatinate cycle route. The first day tour of the Rhineland-Palatinate Cycle Route is no walk in the park at just under 170 kilometres and should be started early enough. The route heads south from Mainz along the Rhine. On mostly tarmac and flat roads, the route passes well-known cities such as Worms, Mannheim and Speyer on the way to the stage finish in Neuburg am Rhein. Highlights: - Mainz: Gutenberg Museum, Mainz Cathedral - Mannheim: Luisenpark, baroque...

Beautiful cycle route along the banks of the Rhine near Mainz, Rhineland-Palatinate This route leads along the beautiful course of the Rhine from Mainz city centre to Bingen and offers beautiful river views as well as the opportunity to cross the river by ferry at Bingen Highlights: - Cycling along the river - Ferry crossing at Bingen - Flat route

Varied long-distance cycle route around Rhineland-Palatinate. From Mainz, this long-distance cycle route takes you along the state border of Rhineland-Palatinate back to the starting point in Mainz in 9 daily stages. The cycle route, which is signposted throughout, mainly follows existing themed routes and therefore offers many special cultural and scenic sights. Highlights: - Mainz: Gutenberg Museum, Mainz Cathedral - Palatinate Forest - Saar-Hunsrück Nature Park - Hunsrück-Hochwald...