The 3-Worlds Cycle Route is a cross-border circular tour dedicated to the three themes of rivers (including the Rhine with the Rhine Falls), lakes (especially Lake Constance) and low mountain ranges (Black Forest). The tour is sometimes challenging, but also has almost flat stages.
The 3Welten cycle path is based on existing cycle paths
The route is based on existing, well-signposted cycle paths such as the Lake Constance Cycle Path, the Black Forest Panorama Cycle Path or the Neckar Cycle Path. There is no continuous 3-Worlds Cycle Route signposting, which would be superfluous given the good signposting of the existing cycle routes. Special 3-Worlds Cycle Route signposting is only clearly visible at cycle route changes.
Journey
Everyone can choose the start and end point of the circular tour as they wish. A good starting point is Schaffhausen, for example, which is easy to reach by train and car. If you want to change to the bus or train for part of the tour, you can do so free of charge in the Black Forest with special spa tickets (www.konus-schwarzwald.info). The boat is also a nice alternative to the cycle path. Info under www.urh.ch
Accommodation tips
Hotel Restaurant Rheinfels,
Rhigasse 8, CH-8260 Stein am Rhein, Tel. +41-527412144, www.rheinfels.ch
Hotel Linde,
Karlstraße 18, 78166 Donaueschingen, Tel. 0771-83180, www.hotel-linde-ds.de
Hotel-Restaurant Brauerei Walter,
Hauptstraße 23, 79761 Waldshut-Tien-gen, Tel. 07741-83020, www.brauereiwalter.de
Action Forest Active Hotel,
Neustädterstraße 41, 79822 Titisee-Neustadt, Tel. 07651-82560, www.action-forest-hotel.de
Food
"Chas Graf":
The specialised cheese shop presents a selection of 80 types of Swiss cheese. Oberstadt 1, CH-8260 Stein am Rhein, www.chaes-graf.ch
Schlössli Wörth:
The Rheinfallquai in Neuhausen offers excellent dining with a unique view of the Rhine Falls, www.schloessliwoerth.ch
Inexpensive alternative: buy sausages in the supermarket and use the picnic and barbecue area (with stationary swivelling grills) on the Rheinfallquai.
Restaurant Bibermühle:
Romantic ambience in the restaurant garden of the historic mill with waterfall. Delicious chanterelle specialities are served here in summer. Untere Mühle 1, 78250 Tengen-Blumenfeld, www.bibermuehle.de
Worth seeing
Hohenklingen Castle:
Brilliant view of Stein am Rhein. You can explore the tower, dungeon and a small art exhibition. The integrated restaurant with panoramic views is also very nice. www.burghohenklingen.com
Approach possible via cycle route 50 (around 200 metres in altitude).
Hohentwiel fortress ruins:
One of the largest fortifications in Germany; with a fantastic view over the Hegau. www.festungsruine-hohentwiel.de
Literature and maps
The "3Welten-Radweg" tour book with tour descriptions, map sections, elevation profile and lots of tips is very practical and can be ordered free of charge at www.3welten-radweg.de
There is also useful information on the underlying cycle routes on the internet:
www.neckarradweg.de,
www.bodensee-radweg.de,
www.bodensee-radweg.com
Contactt
Schwarzwald Tourismus GmbH on tel. 0761-896460, www.schwarzwald-tourismus.info
The canton of Schaffhausen presents itself at www.schaffhauserland.ch
The article was published in Trekkingbike issue 4/2016. You can download the issue in the Trekkingbike app (iTunes and Google Play) or order it in the DK shop.
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