Donauradweg: Bavaria's most popular cycle path conquers third in Germany!

Donauradweg: Bavaria's most popular cycle path conquers third in Germany!

Meißen, Deutschland - According to a current evaluation of Merkur , the Danube Cycle Path is very popular among Germany's cyclists. With 20,600 search queries, this cycle path comes to third place in the most frequently sought-after cycle paths-directly behind the Weser cycle path and the Elberadweg. This examination is based on the search volume of long -distance cycle paths, which illustrates how important bike tours are in Germany.

Speaking of cycling: Almost 37 million Germans make at least one day trip by bike every year, and over 5.5 million pack their things for a bike tour with overnight stays, such as the Reisere reporter . The data comes from the "ADFC cycling analysis 2024", which offers valuable insights into the cycling behavior of the Germans.

The leaders of the cycle paths

The most popular cycle paths in Germany are not only characterized by their beauty, but also by their diversity. Here are the top 10 at a glance:

• 1. Weser cycle path -520 km, light, with highlights like Hann. Münden and Bremen
• 2. Elberadweg - 1300 km (840 km in Germany), Leicht, Dresden and Hamburg are
• 3. Baltic Sea bike path -430 km, light, Lübeck Bay and Flensburg Fjord as stages
• 4. Donauradweg - 2850 km, light, with stops in Regensburg and Passau
• 5. Rhein-Radweg -1019 km, medium, through wine regions and large cities
• 6. Main cycle path -557 km, light, Frankfurt and Würzburg
• 7. Ruhrtalradweg - 240 km, medium, from Winterberg to Duisburg
• 8. Bodensee Königssee bike path -453 km, medium, Castle Neuschwanstein is a highlight
• 9. EMS cycle path -379 km, light, the route leads to Emden
• 10. Moselle cycle path -248 km (239 km in Germany), light, with picturesque vineyards

The Danube Cycle Path extends over an impressive 600 kilometers, starting in Donaueschingen and ending in Passau, where you pass the beautiful cities of Ingolstadt and Regensburg along the route. It is not only considered one of the most popular, but also one of the most beautiful river cycle paths in Europe. In 2024 he already celebrated its 40th anniversary. This shows once again that cycling in Germany is not only a leisure activity, but also a real passion.

bicycle vacation - a growing travel form

With the results of the ADFC cycling analysis 2024, which arise from the cooperation with market research institutes, it becomes clear that bicycle holidaymakers: inside are an important target group for tourism. This analysis, which has been carried out since 1999, also helps to understand the behavior and needs of cyclists. Around 10,000 online surveys are carried out annually, which give exciting insights into the cycling behavior of the Germans. The results are presented in an online broadcast at the international tourism fair ITB in Berlin and are also accessible in the dossier of the ADFC.

Whether for a day trip or a multi -day bike tour - the variety of bike paths in Germany invites you to explore the domestic beauties on two wheels. It remains to be seen which new trends and currents will show the next ADFC cycling analysis 2025, the results of which will be published in 2026