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Cycle route · Mainz · Updated on 14 November 2026

Rheinterrassenroute cycle route

Rheinterrassenroute is a cycle route of 51.9 km from Mainz. Along the way you'll find 241 benches, 2 water fountains and refill points, 7 public toilets and 5 bike pumps.

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From start to finish, with what you pass along the way and the distance in between.

  • 51.9 km
  • ± 3:25 h
  • ↑ 79 m · ↓ 68 m
  • Moderate
  • From A to B
  • Regional route

This route is in pieces in OpenStreetMap, so there are no kilometres per pitstop. Along the way you'll find 241 benches, 2 water fountains and refill points, 7 public toilets and 5 bike pumps.

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The route with the pitstops and sights within 100 m of it.

3 sights along the way

In the order you pass them. With the Outdoor Pitstop app you hear their story on the spot.

Elevation and terrain

Up
↑ 79 m
Down
↓ 68 m
Highest point
107 m
Lowest point
86 m
  • 1 flight of stairs

Elevation from Copernicus GLO-30 (European Union and ESA), smoothed.

produced using Copernicus WorldDEM-30 © DLR e.V. 2010-2014 and © Airbus Defence and Space GmbH 2014-2018 provided under COPERNICUS by the European Union and ESA; all rights reserved

Way types

51.9 km in total
  • Track: 18.3 km
  • Street: 10.9 km
  • Road: 9.7 km
  • Path: 8.1 km
  • Busy road: 2.9 km
  • Footpath (walk your bike): 1.2 km
  • Cycle path: 622 m
  • Steps (carry your bike): 1 flight of stairs

Surfaces

51.9 km in total
  • Asphalt: 36.5 km
  • Paved: 10.4 km
  • Gravel: 2 km
  • Unknown: 2.8 km

About the cycle route Rheinterrassenroute

Updated on 14 November 2026, with data from OpenStreetMap, the AHN and Copernicus.

Where do you cycle?

Rheinterrassenroute is a cycle route of 51.9 km that starts in Mainz. It does not end where it starts. You start in Laubenheim and finish in Worms.

How hard is the route?

You climb 79 m in total and descend 68 m. There is 1 flight of steps along the way. Allow ± 3:25 h, without breaks. The level is moderate.

What roads do you cycle on?

The longest part is track (18.3 km), street (10.9 km) and road (9.7 km). Of the surface, 36.5 km asphalt and 10.4 km paved. For 2.8 km the surface is not known.

Pitstops along the way

Within 100 metres of the route there are 241 benches, 2 water fountains and refill points, 7 public toilets and 5 bike pumps. The Outdoor Pitstop app navigates you there.

Website of the route

Sights nearby

Within 10 km of the route, best known first.

  1. 1Biebrich PalaceBiebrich PalaceAttraction · 9.4 km from the route
  2. 2Old Jewish cemetery “Holy Sand”Old Jewish cemetery “Holy Sand”Attraction · 153 m from the route
  3. 3Roman Theatre Archaeological SiteRoman Theatre Archaeological SiteArchaeological site · 3.6 km from the route
  4. 4Kurfürstliches SchlossKurfürstliches SchlossCastle · 5.1 km from the route
  5. 5Concentration Camp Memorial OsthofenConcentration Camp Memorial OsthofenMemorial · 103 m from the route
  6. 6SchwedensäuleSchwedensäuleMemorial · 4.6 km from the route
  7. 7HeylsschlößchenHeylsschlößchenCastle · 101 m from the route
  8. 8Die Großen Schuhe LuthersDie Großen Schuhe LuthersMemorial · 114 m from the route
  9. 9Museum der Stadt Worms im AndreasstiftMuseum der Stadt Worms im AndreasstiftMuseum · 183 m from the route
  10. 10Deutsches WeinbaumuseumDeutsches WeinbaumuseumMuseum · 221 m from the route
  11. 11Schloss HerrnsheimSchloss HerrnsheimCastle · 282 m from the route
  12. 12Menhir von NiersteinMenhir von NiersteinArchaeological site · 294 m from the route
  13. 13LudwigsdenkmalLudwigsdenkmalMonument · 299 m from the route
  14. 14118er Denkmal118er DenkmalMemorial · 326 m from the route
  15. 15VeteranendenkmalVeteranendenkmalMonument · 391 m from the route
  16. 16Kirchenruine St. Magdalena und JakobusKirchenruine St. Magdalena und JakobusRuins · 458 m from the route
  17. 17KriegerdenkmalKriegerdenkmalMemorial · 471 m from the route
  18. 18RömerturmRömerturmObservation tower · 472 m from the route
  19. 19Burgruine LandskronBurgruine LandskronCastle · 498 m from the route
  20. 20Raschi-HausRaschi-HausMuseum · 517 m from the route
  21. 21ZeppelindenkmalZeppelindenkmalMemorial · 620 m from the route
  22. 22NibelungenturmNibelungenturmAttraction · 804 m from the route
  23. 23HagendenkmalHagendenkmalMemorial · 907 m from the route
  24. 24Hungersteine im RheinHungersteine im RheinMonument · 1.9 km from the route
  25. 25Königstuhl LörzweilerKönigstuhl LörzweilerObservation tower · 1.9 km from the route

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Rheinterrassenroute?

Rheinterrassenroute is 51.9 km long. Allow ± 3:25 h of riding: 15 km an hour, without breaks.

Is this route a circular ride?

No, the route runs from Laubenheim to Worms.

Where does this route start?

The route starts in Mainz.

How hard is this route?

Moderate, with 79 m of climbing.

Are there toilets along this route?

Yes, there are 7 public toilets within 100 m of the route.

Can you fill up with water along this route?

Yes, there are 2 water fountains and refill points within 100 m of the route.

What is there to see along this route?

Along the way you pass Museum Heylshof, Luther Monument and Mahnmal für die Opfer des Faschismus.

Can I download this route as a GPX file?

Yes. Sign in with your Outdoor Pitstop account and choose Download GPX at the top of this page: 10 routes a month for free, unlimited with Pro.

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