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Vineyard Escape
A gravel cycling route starting from Dernau
Indulge in the beauty of vineyards and picturesque villages.
Map
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The Vineyard Escape route takes cyclists through stunning vineyards and charming villages. With a total distance of 52 kilometers and an ascent of 1179 meters, this gravel route is suitable for those who enjoy a mix of moderate climbs and scenic landscapes. The highlight of this route is Eremitage, a historic site with a score of 1. Rech, a small village along the route, provides an opportunity to explore traditional wine-making culture and earns a score of 2. Teufelsley, an impressive rock formation, receives a score of 4 due to its unique geological features. Berg, situated on a hill, offers panoramic views of the surrounding vineyards and holds a score of 3.
gravel
52 km
1179 m
Tough
Route profile
Highlights on the route
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Start: Dernau Village centerDernau: Cycling paradise in the Ahr valley
Dernau is a locality in Koblenz, Germany. It is located in the Ahr valley, which is known for its vineyards and wine production. A popular cycling destination, Dernau offers both road and gravel routes, with challenging climbs and beautiful landscapes. Cyclists can enjoy stunning views of the vineyards and the Ahr river. Dernau is home to the famous Mühlenkopfschneise climb, which is often included in professional races. With its challenging routes and famous climbs, Dernau is a must-visit locality for road and gravel cyclists.1 km
1 km
EremitageViewpointEremitage is a historic site with unique architecture.
2 km
2 km
RechVillageVisit Rech to explore traditional wine-making culture.
8 km
8 km
Teufelsley319 mPeakTeufelsley is an impressive rock formation with unique geological features.
15 km
15 km
BergVillageBerg, located on a hill, offers panoramic views of the vineyards.
28 km
28 km
KirchheimVillageDiscover Kirchheim, a quaint village with charming architecture.
33 km
33 km
Speckelstein315 mPeakSpeckelstein provides scenic views of the surrounding landscape.
52 km
52 km
DernauVillageDernau, the starting and ending point of the route, is a must-visit destination due to its vineyards and charming atmosphere.
52 km
52 km
Finish: Dernau Village centerDernau: Cycling paradise in the Ahr valley
Cycling routes from Dernau:
Road Cycling Tour of Ahrbrück and Kelberg Gravel Adventure Gravel Adventure to Hohenleimbach and Rech Scenic Road Cycling Tour to Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler Classic Wine Tour Gravel Ride to Neuenahrer Berg Vineyard Escape Ultimate Eifel Challenge Panoramic Gravel Ride to Todenfeld and Altenahr Rheinblick Moselflair The Ahr Valley and Maifeld Exploration
Cycling routes nearby:
![Image of Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/germany/koblenz/bad-neuenahr-ahrweiler-5.webp)
![Image of Altenahr](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/germany/koblenz/altenahr-4.webp)
![Image of Berg](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/germany/koblenz/berg-5.webp)
![Image of Meckenheim](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/germany/koln/meckenheim-5.webp)
![Image of Berkum](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/germany/koln/berkum-5.webp)
![Image of Rheinbach](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/germany/koln/rheinbach-4.webp)
![Image of Kempenich](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/germany/koblenz/kempenich-4.webp)
![Image of Remagen](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/germany/koblenz/remagen-3.webp)
![Image of Unkel](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/germany/koblenz/unkel-5.webp)