Highlights at the cycle path
The cathedrals in Mainz and Worms, the Rochus Chapel in Bingen or the Oppenheim cellar labyrinth. Along the Rhine Cycle Route there are countless sights that will introduce you to the culture and history of Rheinhessen.
The Mainz State Museum located at the centre of the city at Grosse Bleiche is one of the oldest museums in Germany. The Baroque building, known as the Golden-Ross-Kaserne, and the contemporary steel and glass wing opening towards the courtyard, together with the electoral stables, form the charming heart of the recently restored and modernised museum. The museum's collection of works of art and artefacts covers all periods from the prehistoric era to the 21st century. The main collections are: Prehistory, Roman empire, Middle Ages,…
The railway line on the left bank of the Rhine to the then French border led over the Hindenburg bridge. At its opening in August 1915, especially military-strategic aspects played a role. Since their demolition by German troops in March 1945, only ruins remind of the bridge.
The central attraction of the Rochusberg is the pilgrimage church of St. Rochus, built in 1895 in neo-Gothic style. The first chapel was built on this site in 1666. The Rochus pilgrimage with Rochus festival also goes back to this time. A special feature is the Hildegard and Rupertus altar from 1895: The Hildegard altar shows scenes from the lives of the saints (outside of the service times only the church vestibule is open). In the Hildegard Forum of the Sisters of the Cross, exhibitions, lectures and seminars deal with the saint. A…
North of Bingen's city center, overlooked by Klopp Castle, lies the banks of the Rhine, which were transformed into the lively flowering "Kulturufer" (culture bank) as part of the 2008 state horticultural show. The walker along the 3 km long riverbank promenade is accompanied by a lush sea of blossoms on one side and fantastic views on the other. From the eastern end to the Rhine-Nahe Eck, there is a magnificent view of the vineyards of the Rheingau with the mighty Germania of the Niederwald Monument near Rüdesheim. The landing stage is…
