Riding the Rhine: Europe's first certified long-distance cycle path
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- The Rhine Cycle Route (EV15) spans 1,450km from the North Sea to the Swiss Alps, 87% car-free.
- The route is part of the EuroVelo network, aiming to criss-cross Europe by 2030.
- Highlights include Dutch polders, Alsace Wine Route, Rhine Falls, and Lake Constance.
- The author cycled solo for 10 days, covering 145km daily, staying in hotels and hostels.
- The journey started in the Netherlands, known for its cycling-friendly infrastructure.
- Challenges included navigation issues and physical exhaustion, but also rewarding encounters.
- The route passes through Germany, featuring industrial heritage and medieval legends like the Lorelei.
- The final stretch in Switzerland included wooden bridges and the Romansh-speaking region.
- The journey ended at the Rhine's source, Lai da Tuma, at 2,345m in the Swiss Alps.