A short holiday, a long dream

Finally, the time has come again. Hotels, shops, restaurants, cafés and museums are open again. High time for an exciting short holiday in Münsterland. A cycling tour gives you a particularly intensive experience of the region. You'll follow in the footsteps of eventful history, experience the most beautiful moments up close, feel the nature around you while having a picnic and enjoy conversations in historic market squares.

In the shadow of romantic moated castles and imposing fortresses, you will experience holiday feelings that you will dream about for a long time.

A quick dream - your day tour

Forget the daily grind, enjoy fresh air, idyllic landscapes and, above all, unique historical buildings. With regional cuisine, the most beautiful picnic spots and lots of leisure time tips, your day trip will be a real short holiday.

From a quick 30-kilometre round to a 60-kilometre long extended bike tour, our 10 bike tours always offer the right "cycling fun".

Day tours by bike Day tours by bike
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A short holiday - For a long weekend

You'll be dreaming of our multi-day tours for a long time to come. The cycle tours combine the best of romantic castles and imposing fortresses, charming villages and lively towns, gentle landscapes and unique views. Experience Münsterland hospitality in the region's hotels, discover regional specialities in lovingly run restaurants and enjoy the Münsterland in a relaxed way from the saddle of a bicycle. Divided into stages, each day is a cycling tour with history and stories.

The multi-day tours are perfect for a short weekend break or a little "time out" in between.

Westerwinkel Castle
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Short and crisp

Cycling tours for a long weekend

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On a grand tour - your 100 castles route

Go on a grand tour of the small and large treasures in Münsterland. The four circular routes of the 100 Castles Route take you to the most beautiful buildings in the region. Palaces, castles, manor houses and monasteries line the cycle paths like a string of pearls. In between, lush green landscapes await you, interspersed with historic marketplaces, inviting courtyard cafés and idyllic picnic spots, as well as the relaxed city life in Münster, Rheine or Bocholt.

The 100 Castles Route: perfect for your short holiday in Münsterland.

100 Castles Route
On the south course
Magnificent buildings characterise the Münsterland region. On the southern course of the 100 Castles Route, they are strung along 210 kilometres like a string of pearls.
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100 Castles Route 100 Castles Route North Course
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On the north course
Mighty castles, romantic manor houses and mysterious monasteries - welcome to the northern course of the 100 Castles Route.
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100 Castles Route 100 Castles Route West Course
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On the westward course
The 322-kilometre western section of the 100 Castles Route surprises time and again with its variety of landscapes and magnificent castles.
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100 Castles Route Harkotten Castle on the 100 Castles Route
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On the East Course
The eastern course leads through genuine horse country to the magnificent castles and charming towns in the eastern Münsterland.
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Book Dreams - Your Cycling Tours

Book your short break with our experts. We have already put together the most beautiful experiences for you into great travel packages with exciting extras. The comfortable luggage transfer, delicious dinners, selected hotels or interesting guided tours are already included.

With the travel offers on the 100 Castles Route, you can book with certainty. You can cancel your trip free of charge up to 5 days before arrival.

Cycling tour south course Nordkirchen Castle on the 100 Castles Route
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On the 100 Castles Route
6 days | from € 639 | incl. luggage transfer A veritable firework display of castles makes this cycle tour a very special experience. Cycle to some of the most beautiful buildings in the region.
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Cycle Tour North Course The gatehouse to Steinfurt Castle on the northern route of the 100 Castles Route
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On the 100 Castles Route
6 days | from € 599 | incl. luggage transfer Wonderful castles alternate with picturesque landscapes and charming towns. A cycle tour for true connoisseurs.
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Cycling Tour West Course Cycling Tour 100 Castles Route West Course
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On the 100 Castles Route
7 days | from € 709 | incl. luggage transfer The cycling tour on the western section of the 100 Castles Route rarely involves metres in altitude, but there are plenty of highlights. Cycle to the most beautiful castles and palaces in western Münsterland.
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Cycling Tour East Course Hovestadt Castle on the 100 Castles Route
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On the 100 Castles Route
5 days | from € 519 | incl. luggage transfer Cycle to the most beautiful buildings in eastern Münsterland. From the "cycling capital" to the "horse capital" to the Lippe valley - a wonderful panoramic tour.
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Little North Loop Haus Welbergen on the 100 Castles Route
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On the 100 Castles Route
4 days | from € 389 | incl. luggage transfer The relaxed short holiday to the castles and palaces in the northern Münsterland from Rheine to Bad Bentheim.
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