Tour Von Deutschland

[ComedyPilot]

Following the recent deflation of my hopes to do LeJog (mate pulled out and the fact it was a linear route), I have a new cunning plan.

Ride to York, catch a train to Newcastle, catch a ferry to Hamburg, ride south till Deutschland is no more, then turn West, and follow the Rhein RadWeg from Lake Constance all the way to Rotterdam, catch the ferry to Hull (Kingston Upon) and ride the 20 miles home.

A rough estimate is that it is about 1600 miles all in, and the last 900 or so are all downhill. I have provisionally got 6 weeks off work, but would hope to do it in about 4.

I will do it alone if I have to, but any takers are welcome to hop on board.

Discuss.

 

[Auntie Helen]

Not sure when you're doing this but I'm doing the Mosel & Rhein Radwege from end of May to first two weeks in June.

 

[rich p]

Personally I'd much rather do your continental route than Lejog. I'm sure you'll have a great time.

 

[snorri]

Ride to York, catch a train to Newcastle, catch a ferry to Hamburg,

Are you sure there is a ferry between Newcastle and Hamburg?
Be wary of ferry ticket agents who fail to keep their websites up to date when routes are ceased.

 

[Andy in Sig]

Unless you have already planned a specific route I would suggest using the following established routes:

a. Hamburg - Bremen

b. Weser Route (Bremen - Hannoversche Munden)

c. Fulda Route (HM as far as about Hettenhasuen then over the Rhon hills to the Sinn valley)

d. Down the Sinn to the Main.

e. Down the Main to Wertheim.

f. Romantische Strasse as far as Donauworth

g. Danube Route to as far as Laiz,

h. Schwabisch route to L Konstanz.

i. Rhine route to Rotterdam.

 

[BigonaBianchi]

I did bremen basel on the radwegs hugging th erivers down through Germany. If you need any info ec le tme know.

When are you going?

 

[ComedyPilot]

Are you sure there is a ferry between Newcastle and Hamburg?
Be wary of ferry ticket agents who fail to keep their websites up to date when routes are ceased.

No, I wasn't and there isn't.

Hull to Rotterdam, and a train to Hamburg will get me to the start.

 

[ComedyPilot]

Unless you have already planned a specific route I would suggest using the following established routes:

a. Hamburg - Bremen

b. Weser Route (Bremen - Hannoversche Munden)

c. Fulda Route (HM as far as about Hettenhasuen then over the Rhon hills to the Sinn valley)

d. Down the Sinn to the Main.

e. Down the Main to Wertheim.

f. Romantische Strasse as far as Donauworth

g. Danube Route to as far as Laiz,

h. Schwabisch route to L Konstanz.

i. Rhine route to Rotterdam.

Thanks for that, it looks great, and easy enough to follow.

 

[ComedyPilot]

Not sure when you're doing this but I'm doing the Mosel & Rhein Radwege from end of May to first two weeks in June.

I am looking at July.

 

[ComedyPilot]

I did bremen basel on the radwegs hugging th erivers down through Germany. If you need any info ec le tme know.

When are you going?

Cheers for that BOAB. I'll read about your ride, and glean as much info as I can from it. I am looking at July to early August.

 

[Auntie Helen]

I am looking at July.

Ah, you can follow the trail of laughter I leave in my wake as a random Englishwoman on a recumbent tricycle...

 

[snorri]

No, I wasn't and there isn't.

Always better to know these things before you get to the quayside.
Sounds like an interesting route, have fun.
I followed the Elbe from Hamburg to Cz a few years ago, that was good.

 

[ComedyPilot]

Always better to know these things before you get to the quayside.
Sounds like an interesting route, have fun.
I followed the Elbe from Hamburg to Cz a few years ago, that was good.

Yeah, Doh....! I though the Geordie tub went to Hamburg?? Never mind though, Hull (Kingston upon) to Rotterdam, train to Bremen, then follow the route suggested by Andyinsig.

When I get to Bavaria I'm going for a couple of days in Oberstdorf, then onto lake Constance and follow the Rhine home.

 

[ComedyPilot]

Things I need. I have the items in black, and need the items in red.

Ferry tickets - Hull to Rotterdam and return - £280
Train single Rotterdam to Bremen - €30
1 man tent - £25 - Ordered
Sleep mat - researching
Sleeping bag
Bike - Keep current Raleigh Firefly that I have thrown road tyres and mudguards on and just service it etc -
Bike - Get new or one off flea bay and service and spec it up etc
GPS - Don't need one, just buy maps locally and use my compass
Bike shorts - buy a few more pairs
Cooking kit - Trangia
Panniers - researching
Front panier racks - researching
Front bar bag - researching
Solar power generator - got one
IPOD - got one
Wind up radio - researching
Clothes - not taking much, but have plenty

The list is an ongoing work in progress.

 

[meic]

Is your European Health Card (formerly known as E111) up to date and passport?
Carefull with the health card we tried to use ours in Berlin and were told it was expired by German rules, whereas the GB authorities said it was valid.
In Germany, German rules are more important than UK ones.