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Family bike tour on the Rhine
Anyone vacationing on the Rhine with children is usually looking for excursions that offer fun, exercise and relaxation for everyone. This is exactly what our family bike tour on the Rhine offers! Between Oberwinter and Bad Breisig, a 25-kilometre circuit full of highlights awaits: flat paths along the river, safe cycle routes, playgrounds, ice cream parlours and even two ferry crossings make this tour a real adventure for young and old. Perfect for primary school children and a real highlight for families who want to actively discover the Rhine.
The route at a glance
The tour begins and ends at the Rheinterrassen in Oberwinter, where a playground and a café mark the first stop. From there, the route continues down the Rhine to Kripp. A passenger ferry then takes you to Linz on the other side of the Rhine. You return to Oberwinter on quiet paths along the water. At a total of 25 km, the route is also suitable for children. The paths are flat, asphalted throughout and partly car-free. Ideal for relaxed cycling days with the whole family.
Play breaks with an adventure factor
Children need breaks – and they get their money’s worth on this tour. Five playgrounds are located directly along the route:
1. Rheinterrassen Oberwinter: Wooden pirate ship, water feature and toilet in the “Kajüte” café.
2. RheinPark Remagen: Climbing spider and inline skating rink; “Rhein-Gold” café offers waffles.
3. Auenpark Kripp: Sand construction site with mini diggers and shady picnic tables.
Well prepared: Rental stations & logistics
If you are traveling without your own bike, you will find Rhein Bikes in Oberwinter for children’s bikes from €12/day and trailers for €8/day. Helmets are not compulsory in NRW, but according to a DVR survey, 78% of parents wear a children’s helmet. There are public toilets in the RheinPark Remagen. If you have to leave early: The RE 5 regional train will take you and your bike back to Oberwinter every hour. It’s even free with the Deutschlandticket (outside of rush hour).
Learning new things along the way
There are also exciting things for little explorers to see:
– flood ruler at km 625: water levels from 1882 to the present day, highest level: 10.23 m.
– Hoopoe nest under the Remagen Rhine bridge – clearly visible with binoculars.
– Roman watchtower Remagen: Reconstructed Limes tower with information boards.
– Kripper Aue insect hotel: built by NABU – where children learn why wild bees are important.
Moments of pleasure on the Rhine
There is also something culinary for the whole family:
– Oberwinter: Ice cream parlor “DolceVita” – according to Tripadvisor, the best spaghetti ice cream in the district.
– Remagen: “Backfisch Ole” – fish stall directly on the Rhine.
Packing list for relaxed family kilometers
– 2 × 0.75 l water per person (refill at the drinking fountain in Bad Breisig)
– Mosquito spray for the Kripp floodplain section
– Spare tube (20” and 28”) due to kerbs
– Power bank – e.g. for the wooden train app
– Wish stop card: Each child can choose a playground
Game ideas for on the go
– Kilometer bingo: find Rhine kilometer signs (e.g. 622, 623 …) – first find wins an ice cream.
– Ship safari: Points for different types of ships – fireboat = 5 points!
– Flood quiz: At the Remagen water gauge – when was the flood highest?
Healthy and sustainable on the road
Cycling 25 km burns around 650 kcal for adults and around 300 kcal for children – enough for an extra ice cream. The tour also saves around 5 kg of CO₂ compared to traveling by car. In rainy weather, you can flexibly switch to the train. Bad Breisig station even has a drying cabinet for wet clothes.
Conclusion: The perfect day for little explorers
This 25-km loop combines child-friendly adventures, safe paths, tasty breaks and exciting learning moments. An ideal destination for families with children who want to discover the Rhine on their own. Startpunkt Oberwinter not only offers cozy vacation apartments, but also secure bike parking and evening sun on the terrace. Book your vacation apartment now and get cycling!
