Crossing the Rhine by two ferries – cycle route through Monheim am Rhein

23,27 km long
Flatly
Theme route
  • 1: 28 pm
  • 23,27 km
  • 20 m
  • 26 m
  • 31 m
  • 54 m
  • 23 m
  • Start: Am Vogelort 40789 Monheim am Rhein
  • Destination: Am Vogelort, 40789 Monheim am Rhein
Cross the Rhine twice by ferry, experience vast floodplain landscapes and enjoy the Rhineland way of life.
The starting point of the circular tour is in the Rheinbogen landscape park in Monheim am Rhein. From here, the route leads first to the landing stage of the "Piwipper Böötchen", which takes cyclists to the left bank of the Rhine.

After the ferry crossing, the route runs parallel to the Rhine towards Zons, offering expansive views of the open river landscape. Upon reaching Zons, the route crosses the Rhine again via the Zons–Urdenbach ferry. This second crossing takes the route back to the right bank of the Rhine. From there, the route leads through the Urdenbacher Kämpe, one of the most important nature reserves on the Rhine. Here, the Rhine is still allowed to flood natural floodplains, and meadows, wetlands, orchards, and riparian forests shape the landscape. The predominantly flat route is ideal for a relaxed bike tour through the Rhine floodplains and offers an immersive nature experience right on the river.

The route then leads along the dike back into the town of Monheim am Rhein. Directly adjacent to the Rheinbogen landscape park, the old town, with its diverse culinary offerings, invites you to a pleasant stop. Cafés, restaurants, and beer gardens provide the perfect setting to bring the tour to a relaxing close.

waypoints

Start
Start
Am Vogelort 40789 Monheim am Rhein
Tourist information with wooden paneling, people and bicycle tours, surrounded by a green park.
© Berg Toys | KI-optimiert
An elderly man in uniform stands on board a small river boat and looks out at the Rhine.
© Monheim am Rhein, T. Lison | KI-optimiert

Good to know

Best Season

suitable
depending on the weather

Tour features

  • refreshment possibility

  • Flatly

  • Accommodation possibility

Arrival & Parking

Use your navigation device.
Parking at the start/finish:

There are approximately 700 parking spaces where parking is free for up to 3 hours.
It can be accessed in the parking garage in Monheim Mitte.
Underground car park Rathauscenter and parking deck Monheimer Tor:
Berliner Ring 23
40789 Monheim am Rhein
 
Public transport to the start/destination:

Monheim am Rhein can be reached with the S-Bahn line 6 It is easily accessible from the direction of Cologne or Düsseldorf/Essen. At the S-Bahn stations in Langenfeld (Rhineland), Langenfeld-Berghausen, or Düsseldorf-Hellerhof, you can transfer to a bus towards Monheim. Buses run regularly and at frequent intervals between the S-Bahn stations and the Monheim city area, even until late in the evening. The nearest regional train stations are Düsseldorf-Benrath, which can be reached by Bus line 788 and 789 and Leverkusen, reachable by Bus line SB23  and the SB33. The regional express lines run here RE 1 and RE 5

More information / links

Please note the following before the start of the tour: Travel times Check the ferries!

author

Office for Culture and Tourism
Düsseldorfer Strasse 26
40822 Mettmann

Our tip



safety instructions

Always stay on the marked cycle path. 

Map

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