Tour
Come to Rothenburg on time today! A historic old town with medieval flair awaits you. Marvel at the beautiful turrets and bay windows, the half-timbered houses lovingly decorated with flower boxes, beautiful patrician houses, magnificent facades and the Rothenburg market square, an international meeting place for young and old.
After a few kilometers by bike you will reach the Frankenhöhe, the headwaters of the Altmühl. The ridge is quickly mastered on small asphalted side streets without much effort, and soon afterwards Colmberg Castle greets you, one of the few well-preserved medieval castles in Germany. Rest at the height with a fantastic view or comfortably a few kilometers further in an idyllic forest swimming pool on the still young Altmühl. So refreshed you cycle on to Ansbach, a former residential town with a magnificent rococo palace, or to Herrieden.
On the banks of the Altmühlsee, the cycle route leads to one of the largest and most species-rich bird sanctuaries in Germany. Watch the hustle and bustle of the bird world. Jump into the floods of the beautiful lake and then marvel at the Karlsgraben before you reach your destination for the day.
The scenically most spectacular part of your bike tour begins in Treuchtlingen. The white gleaming dolomite rocks tower imposingly out of the Altmühltal. In the afternoon you can look forward to Eichstätt, an old baroque, bishopric and university town worth seeing. Elegant elegance and sweeping grace permeate the streets of Eichstätt. Baroque houses, churches and canons' courtyards shine in lovely colours. Marvel at the magnificent hall of mirrors and the staircase of the Residenz, which is well worth seeing, as well as at the water-spouting fountains on Eichstätt's squares
The Altmühl is slowly getting wider and wider, and the valley is becoming more and more beautiful. Be enchanted by the juniper heath, marvel at the Roman fort in Pfünz and look forward to Beilngries with its towers and interesting museums. In the afternoon, stroll comfortably through the old town of Beilngries and thus through the Middle Ages, Rococo and Baroque. Marvel at the venerable walls and extraordinary city towers that encircle Beilngries. They belong to the former city wall, parts of which are still preserved today. The towers themselves were built from 1407 - originally there were fifteen, today nine of them are still in place. Depending on which category you have booked, the overnight stay will be in Beilgries or Kinding-Enkering.
Experience a change in the river landscape once again: on the last 35 km to the confluence of the Altmühl and the Danube, the Rhine-Main-Danube canal cuts its way through the valley and replaces the original course of the river. Marvel at the longest wooden bridge in Europe and the Schulerloch stalactite cave. In the afternoon, take a trip on the Ludwigsbahn, a white and blue miniature train, from the shipping pier up to the Michelsberg to the Liberation Hall. Enjoy the magnificent view and marvel at the impressive structure commissioned by King Ludwig I of Bavaria. You shouldn't miss a visit to Schneider Weisse in the center of Kelheim today, as it is the oldest wheat beer brewery in Bavaria and offers you a shady spot in the beer garden. Depending on the booked category, your overnight stay will be in Kelheim, Abensberg, Bad Gögging or Riedenburg. Depending on where you are staying overnight, you will travel by boat from Kelheim to Weltenburg today.
You cycle along the Abens and the Danube to the Weltenburg Monastery. Take a break in the monastery's beer garden before taking a romantic boat trip through the rugged Danube Gorge. If you are staying overnight in Riedenburg, Kelheim or Essing, then take a boat trip from Kelheim to Weltenburg and back to Kelheim. If you are staying overnight in Bad Gögging or Abensberg, then take the boat from Weltenburg to Kelheim. Marvel at Regensburg's Stone Bridge, a masterpiece of medieval architecture, the Golden Tower, the oldest and tallest patrician tower in the UNESCO World Heritage city, the old town hall and St. Peter's Cathedral, one of the most important Gothic works in Bavaria.
Unfortunately it's over! If you still have some time, you can take part in a worthwhile city tour in the morning before you start your journey home. Book our practical return transfer to Rothenburg for your return journey (departure daily in the morning, duration approx. 3 hours).
Tour
Come to Rothenburg on time today! A historic old town with medieval flair awaits you. Marvel at the beautiful turrets and bay windows, the half-timbered houses lovingly decorated with flower boxes, beautiful patrician houses, magnificent facades and the Rothenburg market square, an international meeting place for young and old.
After a few kilometers by bike you will reach the Frankenhöhe, the headwaters of the Altmühl. The ridge is quickly mastered on small asphalted side streets without much effort, and soon afterwards Colmberg Castle greets you, one of the few well-preserved medieval castles in Germany. Rest at the height with a fantastic view or comfortably a few kilometers further in an idyllic forest swimming pool on the still young Altmühl. So refreshed you cycle on to Ansbach, a former residential town with a magnificent rococo palace.
On the banks of the Altmühlsee, the cycle route leads to one of the largest and most species-rich bird sanctuaries in Germany. Watch the hustle and bustle of the bird world. Jump into the floods of the beautiful lake and then marvel at the Karlsgraben before you reach your destination for the day.
From Treuchtlingen or Wettelsheim, the most spectacular part of your cycle tour begins. The gleaming white dolomite cliffs rise imposingly out of the Altmühltal valley. In the afternoon, you can look forward to Eichstätt, an old baroque, episcopal and university town that is well worth seeing. The streets of Eichstätt are characterised by noble elegance and sweeping grace. Baroque houses, churches and canons' courtyards shine in lovely colours. Marvel at the magnificent Hall of Mirrors and the remarkable staircase of the Residence as well as the water-spouting fountains in Eichstätt's squares.
The Altmühl is slowly getting wider and wider, and the valley is becoming more and more beautiful. Be enchanted by the juniper heath, marvel at the Roman fort in Pfünz and look forward to Beilngries with its towers and interesting museums. In the afternoon, stroll comfortably through the old town of Beilngries and thus through the Middle Ages, Rococo and Baroque. Marvel at the venerable walls and extraordinary city towers that encircle Beilngries. They belong to the former city wall, parts of which are still preserved today. The towers themselves were built from 1407 - originally there were fifteen, today nine of them are still in place.
Experience another change in the river landscape: on the last 35 kilometres to the mouth of the Altmühl into the Danube, the Rhine-Main-Danube Canal makes its way through the valley and replaces the original course of the river. Marvel at the longest wooden bridge in Europe and the Schulerloch stalactite cave. In the afternoon, take a trip on the Ludwigsbahn, a white and blue miniature train, from the boat landing stage up the Michelsberg to the Befreiungshalle. Enjoy the marvellous view and marvel at the impressive building, which was commissioned by King Ludwig I of Bavaria. Don't miss a visit to Schneider Weisse in the centre of Kelheim today, as it is the oldest wheat beer brewery in Bavaria and offers you a shady spot in the beer garden. If you are staying overnight in Bad Gögging, you will take a boat trip through the beautiful Danube gorge today and then cycle to your stage destination.
Your route today depends on where you stayed the day before: If you have spent the night in Bad Gögging, then cycle along the Abens and the Danube to Weltenburg Abbey before travelling by boat through the Danube Gorge to Kelheim. If you spend the night in Kelheim, take a boat trip from Kelheim to Weltenburg and back again. It's worth taking a break in the beer garden at Weltenburg Abbey. Back in Kelheim, make your way to Regensburg. In Regensburg, marvel at the Stone Bridge, a masterpiece of medieval architecture, the Golden Tower, the oldest and highest patrician tower in the UNESCO World Heritage city, the Old Town Hall and St Peter's Cathedral, one of the most important Gothic buildings in Bavaria.
Unfortunately it's over! If you still have some time, you can take part in a worthwhile city tour in the morning before you start your journey home. Book our practical return transfer to Rothenburg for your return journey.
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Prices / Dates
Services / Info
- Accommodation incl. breakfast
- Room with shower/bath/WC
- Luggage transport
- Guided tour of the night watchman Rothenburg
- Boat trip Kelheim - Weltenburg and back incl. bike (Cat. A)
- Boat trip Kelheim - Weltenburg and back excl. bike (Cat. B)
- Return transfer Regensburg - Rothenburg incl. bike (Cat. A)
- Detailed route description
- Map of bike trails with marked route
- Tips for tour preparation
- Touristic information
- 7 days hotline service
Worth knowing about the Altmühl bike trail
Below you will find specific information about the Altmühl bike trail and surroundings. If you have further questions about this trip, you simply call us: Phone: 06421 – 886890.
Arrival by train
Rothenburg o.d. Tauber is easily accessible from all major cities in Germany by train. We recommend to take a taxi from the station to get to our partner hotels in Rothenburg o.d. Tauber. Current schedule information and price information can be found at: www.bahn.de.
Parking facilities at the hotel
Some of the hotels have their own parking facilities directly at the hotel, these are subject to a fee and cannot be reserved through us in advance. There is free parking behind the train station, this parking lot is often occupied by commuters and cannot be reserved. For further information, you can get in touch with the respective arrival hotel after you have received your hotel list.
Available hire bikes
If you would like a hire bike for the tour, we will bring it to your starting hotel and pick it up again at your destination. You can choose from 27-speed touring bikes with derailleur gears and freewheel and 8-speed touring bikes with hub gears and coaster brake, both as unisex models with low entry and men's bikes from 1.75 metres in height. 8-speed electric bikes with hub gears and freewheel are also available as unisex bikes. The rental bikes are equipped with a waterproof saddle bag, a handlebar bag, a tool kit, an air pump, an odometer and a lock. Simply state your bike requirements when booking.
Condition of cycle paths
On the continuously signposted Altmühltal cycle path you cycle nearly without inclines on paved forest and field paths, small side roads with little traffic and mostly finely pebbled cycle paths. This tour is suitable for families.
Extra costs that are not included in the tour price
Any tourist tax and charging fees for bicycle batteries are not included in the tour price and must therefore be paid at the hotel.
7 day hotline service
Just in case the bike chain breaks, flooding makes it impossible to continue your tour or any other nasty surprise: You can reach us seven days a week and we will do anything to help you as fast as possible.
Passport and visa requirements
For EU citizens, there are no special passport or visa requirements and no health formalities to be considered for this trip.
Travel insurance
The tour price already includes the statutory insolvency insurance. In addition, we recommend that you take out travel cancellation insurance upon receipt of your travel confirmation in order to protect yourself against financial disadvantages in the event of travel cancellation, interruption of travel, illness or accident.
Services / Info
- Accommodation incl. breakfast in national 3- and 4-star hotels and guesthouses
- Room with shower/bath/WC
- Luggage transport
- Guided tour of the night watchman Rothenburg
- Boat trip Kelheim - Weltenburg and back incl. bike
- Detailed route description
- Map of bike trails with marked route
- Tips for tour preparation
- Touristic information
- 7 days hotline service
Worth knowing about the Altmühl bike trail
Below you will find specific information about the Altmühl bike trail and surroundings. If you have further questions about this trip, you simply call us: Phone: 06421 – 886890.
Arrival by train
Rothenburg o.d. Tauber is easily accessible from all major cities in Germany by train. We recommend to take a taxi from the station to get to our partner hotels in Rothenburg o.d. Tauber. Current schedule information and price information can be found at: www.bahn.de.
Parking facilities at the hotel
Some of the hotels have their own parking facilities directly at the hotel, these are subject to a fee and cannot be reserved through us in advance. There is free parking behind the train station, this parking lot is often occupied by commuters and cannot be reserved. For further information, you can get in touch with the respective arrival hotel after you have received your hotel list.
Transfer back to the starting point of the journey
Daily there is the possibility to use our transfer service back to Rothenburgf ob der Tauber (departure between 8.30 and 10.00 am, duration approx. 2,5 hrs). Pick up is at your hotel and the bus takes you back to your first hotel, thus ensuring a perfect return service. If you bring your own bicycles, an additional fee will be charged.
Available hire bikes
If you would like a hire bike for the tour, we will bring it to your starting hotel and pick it up again at your destination. You can choose from 27-speed touring bikes with derailleur gears and freewheel and 8-speed touring bikes with hub gears and coaster brake, both as unisex models with low entry and men's bikes from 1.75 metres in height. 8-speed electric bikes with hub gears and freewheel are also available as unisex bikes. The rental bikes are equipped with a waterproof saddle bag, a handlebar bag, a tool kit, an air pump, an odometer and a lock. Simply state your bike requirements when booking.
Condition of cycle paths
On the continuously signposted Altmühltal cycle path you cycle nearly without inclines on paved forest and field paths, small side roads with little traffic and mostly finely pebbled cycle paths. This tour is suitable for families.
Extra costs that are not included in the tour price
Any tourist tax and charging fees for bicycle batteries are not included in the tour price and must therefore be paid at the hotel.
7 day hotline service
Just in case the bike chain breaks, flooding makes it impossible to continue your tour or any other nasty surprise: You can reach us seven days a week and we will do anything to help you as fast as possible.
Passport and visa requirements
For EU citizens, there are no special passport or visa requirements and no health formalities to be considered for this trip.
Travel insurance
The tour price already includes the statutory insolvency insurance. In addition, we recommend that you take out travel cancellation insurance upon receipt of your travel confirmation in order to protect yourself against financial disadvantages in the event of travel cancellation, interruption of travel, illness or accident.
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