Your trip
Experience one of the most beautiful cycle tours in Germany: on the Altmühl and Danube cycle paths!
Combine two of the country’s most popular cycle routes to create a unique journey through Bavaria’s natural and cultural landscapes. Along the leisurely flowing Altmühl, the slowest river in Germany, you will discover the mysterious valley of the “Ur-Danube” – a geological jewel that has carved its way through the Franconian Alb since the uplift of the Alps.
The little-known Wellheimer Trockental, also known as the “Urdonautal”, forms the heart of this tour – a quiet, impressive nature experience off the beaten track.
You cross three charming valleys on comfortable, car-free and flat cycle paths. Your journey begins in the historic cathedral city of Eichstätt and continues to cultural highlights such as the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Regensburg, the imposing Liberation Hall and the Benedictine monastery of Weltenburg with its legendary beer garden right on the riverbank.
The crowning glory is the old royal seat of Neuburg an der Donau – with its magnificent palace, the baroque palace pharmacy and the court and study church, which impressively combine history and architecture.
Accommodation
We book for you very good, regionally typical hotels of 3*** and 4****- category.
Catering
A daily breakfast buffet or large cyclist’s breakfast is included in the price.
When booking half board, a 3-course evening meal with a choice of main course is included, sometimes in neighboring restaurants. Not in Beilngries & Kelheim.
Rental bicycles
Robust touring bikes: 7 gears with hub gears and coaster brake or 21/24 gears with derailleur gears and freewheel, comfort saddle, 28 inch with various frame heights. If you are taller than 1.90 m or shorter than 1.60 m, we will request wheels with a 66 frame or 26 inches for you.
Electric bikes: 8-speed gears (freewheel, without coaster brake); range approx. 70 km (depending on riding style); suitable for riders between 1.60 m and 1.90 m tall (bookable on request).
Own bikes
It is possible to bring your own bikes, but at your own risk. For possible damages etc. on the own bike during the whole bike trip as well as during transport trips can not be liable.
For your own safety, we recommend that you always wear a bicycle helmet on all bicycle tours.
Arrival
Railroad
Eichstätt is very easy to reach with regional trains of the Deutsche Bahn. Further information on the timetables can also be found at www.bahn.de
Car/Parking
Parking available in unguarded private parking lot at the hotel. Please pay any fees directly on site. They are not included in the tour price.
Fancy hiking or canoeing?
We also offer this trip as a hiking or canoeing tour. We look forward to your interest!
Things to see on the way ...
- Eichstätt Cathedral and Residence Palace as well as Willibaldsburg Castle on the first and last day
- The Hall of Liberation in Memorial of the Victory over Napoleon at Kehlheim
- Crystal Museum Riedenburg
- Danube breakthrough to Weltenburg
- The Wellheim Urtal of the Danube
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