Cycling Tour Germany: The Altmühl Valley from the Source to the Danube

Arrival Rothenburg

Individual journey to Rothenburg ob der Tauber. There issue of the tour documents. An unguarded private parking space is included.
Use the day of arrival to explore the medieval town on your own.

Overnight stay in Rothenburg in 3*** Hotel Goldenes Fass or equivalent

Bike tour Rothenburg – Ansbach (approx. 54 km)

In the morning issue of rental bikes (if booked). Today you cycle first slightly hilly to the source of the Altmühl. The Altmühl cycle path now continues to Hornau (excursion possibility to the source of the Altmühl + 6 km there & back). The route continues past Colmberg Castle to Ansbach. Visit to the magnificent Hohenzollern Palace (= Ansbach Residence; closed on Mondays!; if you arrive on Sunday, then visit on Tuesday morning; included in the tour price).

Overnight stay in Ansbach in the 3*** Hotel Schwarzer Bock or equivalent

Bike tour Ansbach – Wettelsheim (approx. 61 km)

Today’s bike tour takes you past Lake Altmühl to Gunzenhausen and on to Charlemagne’s moat, where Charlemagne attempted to build a canal between the Rhine and the Danube. On we go to the day’s destination.

Overnight stay in Wettelsheim in the 3*** Hotel Sonne or equivalent

Bike tour Wettelsheim – Eichstätt (approx. 50 km)

You cross the Altmühltal Nature Park and cycle in numerous twists and loops through the beautiful notch valley in the Franconian Alb, past Pappenheim (castle, ruins) to Eichstätt (cathedral, residence, Willibaldsburg Castle, very beautiful town houses).

Overnight stay in Eichstätt in the 3*** Hotel Trompete or equivalent

Bike tour Eichstätt – Beilngries (approx. 44 km)

We recommend that you take a break from the stage at Walting-Pfünz in the Roman fort of Vetoniana. The route continues through the charming nature park, which is characterized by juniper heath. Passing the imposing Kipfenberg Castle, you will then reach the well-preserved medieval town of Beilngries.

Overnight stay in Beilngries in the 3*** Hotel Krone or equivalent

Bike tour Beilngries – Essing/Kelheim (approx. 42 or 51 km)

Passing Dietfurt you first drive to Riedenburg. Entrance to the Crystal Museum (included). Continuing a short distance along the Main-Danube Canal with its modern lock facilities, you cycle to where the Altmühl flows into the Danube at Kelheim.

Overnight stay in Essing in the 3*** GHotel Felsenwastl or in Kelheim in the 3*** Hotel Dormero or equivalent

Bike tour Essing/Kelheim – Regensburg (approx. 47 or 38 km)

OUR TIP: Before you start your bike tour towards Regensburg, we recommend the boat trip through the breathtaking Danube breakthrough to Weltenburg (payable on site). Afterwards, bicycle tour along the Danube via Saal and Bad Abbach to the UNESCO World Heritage City of Regensburg.

Overnight stay in Regensburg in 4**** Hotel Hansa Apart or equivalent

Departure or extension

Do you still have a little time in your luggage? Treat yourself to a day of rest in Regensburg.