When the Tour de France had its ‘Grand Depart’ in Düsseldorf in 2017 for men, it came with a lot of publicity. Not necessarily a good advertisement for the city and its surroundings. Yet, it Düsseldorf a wonderful base for a beautiful weekend on a road bike or gravel bike. In fact, if you want to ride beautiful routes in the area and really want to immerse yourself in the cycling culture, a visit combined with the Cyclingworld Europe The event in Düsseldorf is a must-do. We give you a few fun tips to go cycling in Düsseldorf for a weekend and also experience the cycling while you’re at it.
Racing along the water
Anyone who mentions Düsseldorf is obviously talking about the Rhine. The river is a defining feature of the city. The (rebuilt) center is located on the Rhine Embankment and in the summer it is a great place to spend time. Not only by bike, of course, because the waterfront terraces, with the passing traffic of boats, provide more than enough entertainment for a day or weekend.
Stylish hat x Cyclingworld
Starting from Areal Böhler, a beautiful race bike route heads westwards. In 60 kilometers, you discover some wonderful stretches just outside the city. The rolling hills, country lanes, and the stretch along the Rhine provide a breathtaking view of the countryside.
Baldeneysee
If you do decide to take up the road bike, you can ride a very beautiful stretch along the Rhine. Choose the west bank, though, because otherwise you’ll be in the middle of the city chaos. The advantage of this region is that you have a lot of hills, so on your route you’ll soon reach a few hundred meters of elevation gain in just under 60 kilometers of cycling. You can also explore the eastern side of Düsseldorf and head towards the Baldeneysee. Not a bad idea, if you ask us.
Gravelheaven
That Germany is a gravel heaven should no longer be a secret. Our eastern neighbors have embraced it for years now. graveling And at The Gravel Collective, they take it a step further. This initiative organizes several gravel rides around Cyclingworld, and with ‘The Gravel Club’, they also have a real lounge at the event. You can see that cycling around Düsseldorf offers many possibilities in the routes that are run during the event. Whether you take part in an ‘afterwork ride’ or an ‘early bird ride’. In 40 to 50 kilometers, you’ll be presented with beautiful gravel paths.
From the bike
The city has a lot to offer. Königsallee, simply called ‘the Kö’, is one of the most stylish shopping streets in Germany. The famous couturiers have their place there, but you can of course just have a look around. The old town, which also has traces of the war, is worth visiting. In addition, there is a strong Japanese connection and Little Tokyo You can't miss it, therefore.
The city's architecture is also worth seeing. Of course, you can see all of this from a distance. Rheinturm, which is inextricably linked to the cityscape of Düsseldorf. In addition, the city also has a beautiful selection of ‘urban art’. You can discover this while taking one of the Urban Art Rides that are organized from the Areal Böhler.
Cycling routes in Düsseldorf
In addition to the routes mentioned earlier, we also have a Komoot collection and some other fun things that you can enjoy on your road bike or gravel bike. Among them is the Ode to Roubaix – A Day in Hell, which we would like to ride again with these cycling enthusiasts.
More info and tickets Cyclingworld in Düsseldorf
The event takes place from March 20, 2026 to March 22, 2026. Not only is there an ‘event’ with stands, but you will also find many side events, such as an ‘after work ride’ with Gravel Collective, rides with Schicke Mütze and much more. All information and tickets can be found on the site of Cyclingworld Europe. Will we see you there during the weekend?
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