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Ruwer Train Trail Bike Ride

Spend the day bicycling the hills of the Ruwer river valley in the Hochwald!

 

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Jul 3 2021, 9 am

Jul 3 2021, 9 am

Spend the day bicycling the hills of the Ruwer river valley in the Hochwald!

The Ruwer-Hochwald “Train Trail” is a bicycle trail on a former train track. The 50 km bike path, one of the longest “Rail-Trails” in Germany, will lead you through many different terrain types with plenty of rest stops and diversions along the way. After you drive yourself to the start in Hermeskeil you will ride through forests and meadows, continually approaching the traditional vineyards and taverns on the sides of the Ruwer river. Your mostly downhill route will lead you to the village of Schweich, on the banks of the Mosel River, where you can enjoy fine Reisling wines and delicious meals. You can ride on any bike you choose, or try out one of our e-bikes. 

Put down the keys, and enjoy this unique bike ride with Kaiserslautern Outdoor Recreation

Price:

  • $49 per person
  • Self Drive: $35 per person

Trip Includes:

  • Round trip transportation
  • e-Bike rental (while supplies last)

What to Bring:

  • Comfortable, weather/cycling appropriate shoes and clothing including weather-proof outerwear
  • Bicycle and helmet (or use ours!)
  • Bag lunch/snacks and water/energy drinks
  • Credit/Debit card and Euro
  • Military ID  

Departure: 9 a.m. 

The 4th of July activities are sponsored by:

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Sponsorship does not imply federal endorsement.

Registration Information

All reservations must be made through Army Outdoor Recreation. Reserve your space today by contacting:

Army Outdoor Recreation, Kaiserslautern Community
Pulaski Barracks, Bldg. 2905

Cancellation Policy:

  • Cancellations requested 48 hours prior to trip departure will receive a 90% refund.
  • Cancellations made less than 48 hours prior to departure will receive a 50% refund.
  • There is no refund for no-shows or cancellations made less than 12 hours prior to departure.
  • In the event that a customer cancellation results in a fee charged to Outdoor Recreation, regardless of the date of that cancellation, the total sum of those fees will be passed along to the customer.

COVID Precautions: 

  • Trip timelines and schedule and COVID precautions are subject to change at any time.
  • All adult participants (18 and up) are required to show proof of full vaccination (2 weeks after second shot) before participating in ODR trips.  Minor children of fully vaccinated adults are authorized to travel with their parents.  
  • Individual destinations may have stricter COVID restrictions than ODR based upon their individual circumstances, which are also subject to change at any time.  ODR will provide details on individual restrictions when possible, but it is ultimately the responsibility of the participant to know and comply with all local, Army and Host Nation rules and regulations.  
  • All trips are departing from the Pulaski Sports Pavilion in Pulaski Park until further notice.
  • Masks covering your nose and mouth are required when boarding and unboarding ODR vehicles.
  • Hands must be sanitized before boarding ODR vehicles.
  • Enter and exit through the rear door only.
  • Seats may be assigned by ODR in advance to promote physical distancing and contact tracing. Requests for specific seats are not being accepted. 
  • All Travel Documentation is the responsibility of the passenger.  Border restrictions may occur at any time without warning.  Many European countries are expected to continue entry restrictions for personnel traveling only on US Tourist Passports.  Therefore ODR strongly recommends that all travelers travel with both their tourist and official passports and/or SOFA card.
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Kaiserslautern Outdoor Recreation