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    Altmuehltal - In the Franconian lake district

    from/to Rothenburg

    • Please note: You can only take part in this trip if you are vaccinated or recovered from Covid-19!
      As of Oct 2022, subject to change.

      Feel save, book flexible: FREE rebooking up to 6 weeks prior arrival to any alternative date in 2021 - applies to bookings between May 01 and June 15 2021 , the price of the newly selected date 2021 applies in the event of a rebooking.

      Rebooking FREE OF CHARGE until 28 days prior tour start; valid for all new bookings between May 01 and ***September 15 2021***. Valid for all tour-dates 2021 – the price of the newly selected date 2021 applies in the event of a rebooking.

      The Altmühltal and the Franconian lakes are a hotspot for both nature lovers and culture enthusiasts. The lake district is a local recreation and tourism area. Wonderful sunbathing lawns and beaches, hiking and biking trails and water sports await the visitors, but also cultural highlights such as the Limes - World Heritage Site, runs through the area of ​​the Lakeland.

      Feel save, book flexible: FREE rebooking up to 6 weeks prior arrival to any alternative date in 2021 - applies to bookings between May 01 and June 15 2021 , the price of the newly selected date 2021 applies in the event of a rebooking.

      Tour profile: Level 1- 2

      On the Altmühltal cycle path, you will travel on an ascent free route on mounted forest and field paths, small side streets with little traffic as well as mostly on fine gravelled cycle paths. When travelling along the Main Danube canal, you will cycle on mounted gravel paths. On the Franconian Wasser cycle path, you will cycle on a route without any larger ascents, apart from a few exceptions.

      Day 1: Day: Rothenburg o. d. Tauber

      Individual ar rival. On the first evening, you can take a stroll with the Rothenburg night watchman.

      Day 2: Rothenburg o. d. Tauber - Gunzenhausen , approx. 80 km

      Travelling through the upper Altmühltal valley, you will cycle to Herrieden, where you can still sense the medieval atmosphere. Before reaching your stage destination Gunzenhausen, it is possible to enjoy a refreshing swim in the splendid Altmühlsee Lake.

      Day 3: Gunzenhausen - Eichstätt , approx. 70 km

      The nature park Altmühltal unveils a landscape of unique beauty. In Eichstätt, you can admire the baroque splendour of the former prince bishop town.

      Day 4: Eichstätt - Beilngries , approx. 45 km

      Travelling through the nature reserve area of the Gungoldinger Wacholderheide (juniper heath), the cycling tour then leads to Beilngries. The historic old town centre is surrounded by a well preserved city wall.

      Day 5: Beilngries - Hipoltstein/Roth, approx. 40-50 km

      Today, this diverse cycling tour leads you from the Altmühltal valley along the Main Danube canal to Hipoltstein. The castle town lies embedded in meadows and pastures. At the nearby idyllic Rothsee Lake, you can relax in the well kept sunbat hing areas.

      Day 6: Hipoltstein/Roth - Ansbach , approx. 55 km

      Travelling along the Burgenstraße, this stage of the Franconian Wasser cycle path will lead you from the Franconian lake country into romantic Franconia. Travelling via the Minnesinger town of Wolframs Eschenbach with its completely preserved town wall, you will then reach the former residence city of Ansbach.

      Day 7: Ansbach - Rothenburg o. d. Tauber , approx. 45 km

      During the following route section, numerous historical discoveries make the Franconian Wasser cycle path a particularly impressive one. After Colmberg with its imposing castle, you will cycle through the hilly foothills of the Frankenhöhe to Rothenburg.

      Day 8: Individual departure

      Individual departure or extension of your stay.

    • Arrival - Parking - Departure

      Arrival by plane

      Airport: Nürnberg (NUE), Munich (MUN), Frankfurt (FRA) Stuttgart (STR)
      For train connections see "Arrivall by train"

      Arrival by car

      Parking: unguarded parking place or  unguarded hotel garage, approx. € 5-20,- per day, reservation necessary, payable locally! Coaches will need a permission! Information >>here.

      Take Highway A7 Würzburg - Ulm to Rothenburg. Take exit 108 “Rothenburg / Tauber” and follow the signposts for the town center. After two kilometers you will come upon one of the car parks from which you can reach the old town on foot in just a few minutes. 

      No motor vehicles permitted in the center of the old town from 7.00 p.m. - 6.00 a.m. Additional closures during festivals and celebrations.

      Arrival by train

      Train station: Rothenburg ob der Tauber

      Travel to Würzburg or Ansbach and change there to a regional train via Steinach to Rothenburg. The historical old town can be reached on foot from the railway station in just a few minutes.

      Train to Rothenburg ob der Tauber:
      from Nuernberg Airport: durati on about 2 hours, 2 x changing
      from Frankfurt Airport: durati on about 3 hours, 3 x changing
      from Munich Airport: durati on about 3,5 hours, 3 x changing

      Transfers

      see under "dates & prices"

    • Included services

      • 7 nights with shower/WC incl. breakfast

      • Guided walk with the night watchman in Rothenburg (only in cat.A and A+)

      • Luggage transport from hotel to hotel

      • Information material and maps per room (route description, advices for sightseeing,...)

      • 1 cup of coffee + dessert in Eichstätt (only in cat. A+)

      • GPS-rental on request

      • Service-Hotline

    • Dates

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        Season / Period
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        • S1   10.04. - 19.04.23
        • Cat. A+
        • daily
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        • S3   20.04. - 16.05.23
        • Cat. A+
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        • S4   17.05. - 16.09.23
        • Cat. A+
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        • S2   17.09. - 30.09.23
        • Cat. A+
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        • S1   01.10. - 10.10.23
        • Cat. A+
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        • S1   10.04. - 19.04.23
        • Cat. A
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        • S3   20.04. - 16.05.23
        • Cat. A
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        • S4   17.05. - 16.09.23
        • Cat. A
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        • S2   17.09. - 30.09.23
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        • S1   01.10. - 10.10.23
        • Cat. A
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        • S1   10.04. - 19.04.23
        • Cat. B
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        • S3   20.04. - 16.05.23
        • Cat. B
        • daily
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        • S4   17.05. - 16.09.23
        • Cat. B
        • daily
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        • S2   17.09. - 30.09.23
        • Cat. B
        • daily
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        • S1   01.10. - 10.10.23
        • Cat. B
        • daily
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        Extras

        Discounts extra bed (min. two full payers)

        		  

        in shared rooms with adults or from age of 14

        -10%

        from 5-13,99 years*

        		 -25%

        from 0-4,99 years*

        		 -100%
         

        Bicycles & equipments
        21/24 speed freewheel 89
        E-bike 209
           
        Additional nights
        Cat. B Rothenburg (dbl/sgl) 65/94
        Cat. A Rothenburg (dbl/sgl) 74/104
        Cat. A+ Rothenburg (dbl/sgl) 119/172

         

         

        Best - Price - Guarantee

        If you would verifiably receive better conditions and/or prices from another tour operator at the time of booking we guarantee at least the same conditions PLUS 1 handlebar bag for FREE!
        All prices per person in EUR

      • Category B:
        good inns and middle class hotels with 3-stars level

        Category A:
        good to very good inns and comfort hotels with 3- and 4-stars level

        Category A+:
        comfortable, very good hotes with 4-stars level

      • Bicycles inclusive panniers

        The following bikes are available:

        • 24-speed trekking bikes unisex 28'' with different frame heights
        • E-Bikes

        Producer: Victoria; Shift: Marke Shimano; Weight: 16 kg, Max. weight: 130 kg, Saddle: Selle Royal

        Electrical bikes | E-Bikes | Pedelecs

        We provide our clients with our highly modern E-bikes from Victoria. A highlight is the stepless NuVinci-Gearshift.

        With an electric bike every bike tour is a breeze! If you had few opportunities to cycle over the last weeks or if you are not sure concerning your fitness, but also with physical disabilities, every bike ride is a treat! So you can now book a bike tour together with cyclists who have different fitness levels. Acclivity can be handled easily.

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