Adventures don’t always have to be long-distance. There are plenty of shorter routes that enable you out into the fresh air, get your pulse racing and let you spend a night in nature.

In this Collection, I reveal a two-stage route from Aachen to Bonn, in the west of Germany. At 107 kilometres (66 mi) it’s possible to complete the route in one day; however, I recommend a leisurely pace and a stopover in Düren, so you can savour the experience.

The starting point, Aachen, is a historic city that’s well worth exploring before you set off. In Düren, there are numerous places to stay overnight including a bathing lake with a campsite – the ideal short break in summer. Finally, the Tour ends in Bonn, where you can toast your adventure in a beer garden with a view of the Rhine River.

On this route, you’ll cycle almost exclusively on the smooth tarmac of country roads and country lanes, with some sections on fine gravel and the odd cobbled road. The Tour is suitable for road, touring and gravel bikes. Both the start and finish points are next to railway stations.

Now all that remains for me to do is wish you a safe journey!