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Altmuehltal Cycle Path

Rothenburg - Regensburg/Passau

Route

Tour profile:

The area is mostly flat. You bike on cycle paths and side roads. One uphill stretch is at the beginning.

Variant: Rothenburg ob der Tauber – Eichstätt 3 nights

Day 1: Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Individual arrival in Rothenburg ob der Tauber. You should definitely plan some time for exploring the famous old town centre and seeing the many historical buildings of Rothenburg. In the evening you can even go on a tour with the night watchman (included) through the prettily lit alleys. You spend the night in Rothenburg ob der Tauber.

Day 2: Rothenburg ob der Tauber – Herrieden, approx. 54 km
You set on the bike tour through the quiet countryside of the upper Altmühl valley. You bike through lovely landscapes and picturesque farming villages. You pass Leutershausen, home of Gustav Weißkopf who built the first motorised plane ever and you can visit a museum and monument in his honour. Finally you arrive in Herrieden. The city’s landmark is a stork because they have been nesting on towers and breeding here for centuries.

Day 3: Herrieden – Weißenburg / Treuchtlingen, approx. 53 / 56 km
Via Gunzenhausen you make your way to Markt Berolzheim. Alongside the Altmühl you continue to Treuchtlingen, where you can relax in the Altmühl Baths. Alternatively, you leave the Altmühl just before Markt Berolzheim and take the direct route to Weißenburg. You spend the night in Weißenburg or Treuchtlingen.

Day 4: Weißenburg / Treuchtlingen – Eichstätt, approx. 53 / 43 km
Treuchtlingen is the beginning of the most spectacular area you pass on this tour. The shimmering white Dolomite rocks which rise out of the forested hills are an amazing sight. You take the romantic bike trail to Pappenheim and on to Solnhofen. In a nearby quarry the famous Archaeopterix fossils were found. You spend the night in Eichstätt, where a walk from the “Residenzplatz” to Willibaldsburg Castle is recommended. Individual departure or extension of your stay.

Variant: Eichstätt – Regensburg 3 nights

Day 1: Eichstätt
Individual arrival. The historic Old-Town and the modern architecture, bishop’s- and university place: The city in the middle of the nature park Altmühl valley has a lot of different faces. A walk from the "Residenzplatz" to Willibaldsburg Castle is recommended. Too, the nature in the surroundings invites you to experience relaxed holidays.

Day 2: Eichstätt – Beilngries, approx. 45 km
Today you can choose from a large variety of interesting sights, such as the remnants of an old Roman fort, a romantic castle, the extensive nature protection area "Gungoldinger Wachholderheide" or Hirschberg Castle. Later you arrive in Beilngries, where you spend the night. The town is located in the middle of forested hills, at the meeting point of the rivers Sulz and Altmühl and boasts a historical town centre with bourgois town houses and a well preserved old city wall.

Day 3: Beilngries – Kelheim, approx. 59 km
After visiting the water gate on the Main-Danube Canal you make your way towards Dietfurt, the "City of 7 Valleys". Dietfurt is a good example of regional architecture with its medieval town wall. In Riedenburg there are two possibilities to cycle further on: Continue to Bad Gögging, relax in the "Limestherme" and spend the night here, before heading to Kelheim in the next morning or go directly to Kelheim without passing Bad Gögging. Please let us know which option you prefer when booking. You spend the night in Bad Gögging or Kelheim.

Day 4: Kelheim – Regensburg, approx. 37 km
From Kelheim you cycle alongside the Danube via Weltenburg to Regensburg. The "Danube Gorge" can be explored by ship (not incl. in the price). Regensburg is a treasure of occidental (art) history and boasts over 1500 historical buildings. Go for a stroll through narrow alleys and across pretty town squares, past the famous Stone Bridge and St. Peter’s Cathedral. You spend the night in Regensburg. Individual departure or extension.

Variant: Rothenburg - Regensburg 6 nights

Day 1: Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Individual arrival. You should definitely plan some time for exploring the famous old town centre and many historical buildings of Rothenburg. In the evening you can even go on a tour with the night watchman (included) through the romantic illuminated alleys. You spend the night in Rothenburg ob der Tauber.

Day 2: Rothenburg ob der Tauber – Herrieden/Ansbach, approx. 54/48 kmYou set on the bike tour through the quiet countryside of the upper Altmühl valley. You bike through lovely landscapes and picturesque farming villages. You pass Leutershausen, home of Gustav Weißkopf who built the first motorised plane ever and you can visit a museum and monument in his honour. Finally you arrive in Herrieden. The city’s landmark is a stork because they have been nesting on towers and breeding here for centuries.

Day 3: Herrieden/Ansbach – Weißenburg / Treuchtlingen, approx. 53 / 67 km
Via Gunzenhausen you make your way to Markt Berolzheim. Alongside the Altmühl you continue to Treuchtlingen, where you can relax in the Altmühl Baths. Alternatively, you leave the Altmühl just before Markt Berolzheim and take the direct route to Weißenburg. You spend the night in Weißenburg or Treuchtlingen.

Day 4: Weißenburg / Treuchtlingen – Eichstätt, approx. 53 - 43 km
Treuchtlingen is the beginning of the most spectacular area you pass on this tour. The shimmering white Dolomite rocks which rise out of the forested hills are an amazing sight. You take the romantic bike trail to Pappenheim and on to Solnhofen. In a nearby quarry the famous Archaeopterix fossils were found. You spend the night in Eichstätt, where a walk from the "Residenzplatz" to Willibaldsburg Castle is recommended.

Day 5: Eichstätt – Riedenburg, approx. 55 / 75 km
Today you can choose from a large variety of interesting sights, such as the remnants of an old Roman fort, a romantic castle, the extensive nature protection area "Gungoldinger Wachholderheide" or Hirschberg Castle. Visit the lock of the Rhine-Main-Danube canal at Dietfurt. To shorten the distance to approx. 55 km it is possible to reserve a transfer on site (organized by yourself, details with the travel documents).

Day 6: Riedenburg – Regensburg, approx. 37 km by bike + boat trip or 53 km
You take the boat for the first 16 km to Kelheim (inclusive -shipride is not possible mondays). An imposing spectacel of nature is the Danube breakthrough at Weltenburg. Regenburg with its medieval cityscape stands for a momument of two thousand year of art and cultural history. Take a walk through the tiny streets and places, the famous stone bridge and the cathedral St. Peter.

Day 7: Regensburg
Individual departure or extension of your stay (cycle tour until Passau possible).

Variant: Rothenburg - Regensburg 7 nights

Day 1: Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Individual arrival. You should definitely plan some time for exploring the famous old town centre and many historical buildings of Rothenburg. In the evening you can even go on a tour with the night watchman (included) through the romantic illuminated alleys. You spend the night in Rothenburg ob der Tauber.

Day 2: Rothenburg ob der Tauber – Herrieden, approx. 54 km
You set on the bike tour through the quiet countryside of the upper Altmühl valley. You bike through lovely landscapes and picturesque farming villages. You pass Leutershausen, home of Gustav Weißkopf who built the first motorised plane ever and you can visit a museum and monument in his honour. Finally you arrive in Herrieden. The city’s landmark is a stork because they have been nesting on towers and breeding here for centuries.

Day 3: Herrieden – Weißenburg / Treuchtlingen, approx. 53 / 56 km
Via Gunzenhausen you make your way to Markt Berolzheim. Alongside the Altmühl you continue to Treuchtlingen, where you can relax in the Altmühl Baths. Alternatively, you leave the Altmühl just before Markt Berolzheim and take the direct route to Weißenburg. You spend the night in Weißenburg or Treuchtlingen.

Day 4: Weißenburg / Treuchtlingen – Eichstätt, approx. 53 - 43 km
Treuchtlingen is the beginning of the most spectacular area you pass on this tour. The shimmering white Dolomite rocks which rise out of the forested hills are an amazing sight. You take the romantic bike trail to Pappenheim and on to Solnhofen. In a nearby quarry the famous Archaeopterix fossils were found. You spend the night in Eichstätt, where a walk from the "Residenzplatz" to Willibaldsburg Castle is recommended.

Day 5: Eichstätt – Beilngries, approx. 45 km
Today you can choose from a large variety of interesting sights, such as the remnants of an old Roman fort, a romantic castle, the extensive nature protection area "Gungoldinger Wachholderheide" or Hirschberg Castle. Later you arrive in Beilngries, where you spend the night. The town is located in the middle of forested hills, at the meeting point of the rivers Sulz and Altmühl and boasts a historical town centre with bourgois town houses and a well preserved old city wall.

Day 6: Beilngries – Bad Gögging / Kelheim, approx. 59 / 47 km
After visiting the water gate on the Main-Danube Canal you make your way towards Dietfurt, the "City of 7 Valleys". Dietfurt is a good example of regional architecture with its medieval town wall. In Riedenburg there are two possibilities to cycle further on: Continue to Bad Gögging, relax in the "Limestherme" and spend the night here, before heading to Kelheim in the next morning or go directly to Kelheim without passing Bad Gögging. Please let us know which option you prefer when booking. You spend the night in Bad Gögging or Kelheim.

Day 7: Bad Gögging / Kelheim – Regensburg, approx. 48 / 37 km
From or via Kelheim you cycle alongside the Danube via Weltenburg to Regensburg. The "Danube Gorge" can be explored by ship (not incl. in the price). Regensburg is a treasure of occidental (art) history and boasts over 1500 historical buildings. Go for a stroll through narrow alleys and across pretty town squares, past the famous Stone Bridge and St. Peter’s Cathedral. You spend the night in Regensburg.

Day 8: Regensburg
Individual departure or extension of your stay (cycle tour until Passau possible).

Variant: Rothenburg - Passau 9 nights

Day 1: Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Individual arrival. You should definitely plan some time for exploring the famous old town centre and many historical buildings of Rothenburg. In the evening you can even go on a tour with the night watchman (included) through the romantic illuminated alleys. You spend the night in Rothenburg ob der Tauber.

Day 2: Rothenburg ob der Tauber – Herrieden/Ansbach, approx. 54/48 km
You set on the bike tour through the quiet countryside of the upper Altmühl valley. You bike through lovely landscapes and picturesque farming villages. You pass Leutershausen, home of Gustav Weißkopf who built the first motorised plane ever and you can visit a museum and monument in his honour. Finally you arrive in Herrieden. The city’s landmark is a stork because they have been nesting on towers and breeding here for centuries.

Day 3: Herrieden/Ansbach – Weißenburg / Treuchtlingen, approx. 53 / 67 km
Via Gunzenhausen you make your way to Markt Berolzheim. Alongside the Altmühl you continue to Treuchtlingen, where you can relax in the Altmühl Baths. Alternatively, you leave the Altmühl just before Markt Berolzheim and take the direct route to Weißenburg. You spend the night in Weißenburg or Treuchtlingen.

Day 4: Weißenburg / Treuchtlingen – Eichstätt, approx. 53 - 43 km
Treuchtlingen is the beginning of the most spectacular area you pass on this tour. The shimmering white Dolomite rocks which rise out of the forested hills are an amazing sight. You take the romantic bike trail to Pappenheim and on to Solnhofen. In a nearby quarry the famous Archaeopterix fossils were found. You spend the night in Eichstätt, where a walk from the "Residenzplatz" to Willibaldsburg Castle is recommended.

Day 5: Eichstätt – Riedenburg, approx. 55 / 75 km
Today you can choose from a large variety of interesting sights, such as the remnants of an old Roman fort, a romantic castle, the extensive nature protection area "Gungoldinger Wachholderheide" or Hirschberg Castle. Visit the lock of the Rhine-Main-Danube canal at Dietfurt. To shorten the distance to approx. 55 km it is possible to reserve a transfer on site (organized by yourself, details with the travel documents).

Day 6: Riedenburg – Regensburg, approx. 37 km by bike + boat trip
You take the boat for the first 16 km to Kelheim (inclusive). An imposing spectacel of nature is the Danube breakthrough at Weltenburg. Regenburg with its medieval cityscape stands for a momument of two thousand year of art and cultural history. Take a walk through the tiny streets and places, the famous stone bridge and the cathedral St. Peter.

Day 7: Regensburg – Straubing, approx. 53 km
Today you have the opportunity to visit Regensburg. Afterwards you cycle along the Danube to Straubing.

Day 8: Straubing – Deggendorf, approx. 40 km
Starting in Straubing via Danube valley and the Irlbacher Durch das beschauliche Donautal und den Irlbacher forest until you reach Bogen. Passing Mariaposching to Deggendorf which is the end for today.

Day 9: Deggendorf – Passau, approx. 60 km
Start you bike tour with a visit at the Benedictine Monastery (12. century) via Winzer to Vilshofen. Take a rest there in the most beautiful beer garden in this surrounding. Tour ends in Passau.

Day 10: Passau
Individual departure or extension of stay.

Services

Included services:
  • 3,6,7 or 9 nights with shower/WC incl. breakfast
  • guided walk with the night watchman in Rothenburg
     
  • Boat tour Riedenburg to Kelheim at version (6n/7d and
    9 n/10d), incl. bike (tuesday till sunday from 01.05. till 06.10 - NOT at arrival on a Wednesday)
  • Luggage transport from hotel to hotel
  • information material and maps per room (route description, advices for sightseeing,...)
  • If booked half-board: 3-course menu for dinner
  • GPS-rental on request
  • Service-Hotline

Dates & Prices

Dates

Merkmale

    Season / Period
    Type

    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

    7-speed-bike (back paddeling brake) or 21-speed-bike (free wheel)
    Children bike, children trailer, tagalong, children seat

     
    4-8 days 65
    10 days 125
    E-bike  
    4 days 145
    7-8 days 175
    10 days 205
       
    Additional nights
    Cat. B Rothenburg (dbl/sgl) 55/84
    Cat. A Rothenburg (dbl/sgl) 59/87
    Cat. B Eichstätt (dbl/sgl) 52/64
    Cat. A Eichstätt (dbl/sgl)  61/83
    Cat B+A Regensburg (dbl/sgl) 63/94
    Cat B Passau (dbl/sgl) 50/66
    Cat A Passau (dbl/sgl) 63/83
       
    Transfers  
    Bus transfer Regensburg-Rothenburg (incl own bike) every Fri, Sat,  Sun 70
    Eichstätt - Rothenburg or Regensburg - Eichstätt on request
    Passau Regensburg  on request
       

    *valid for max. 2 children in 3- or 4-bedroom

     


    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

    Accommodation

    Hotel samples

    Category A+
    selected 4 star hotels

    Rothenburg: Hotel Riemenschneider
    Herrieden: Das Hürner
    Weißenburg / Treuchtlingen: Stadthof
    Eichstätt: IBB Hotel
    Beilngries: Fuchsbräu
    Kelheim: Hotel Dormero
    Riedenburg: Hotel Schwan
    Regensburg: Hotel Jakob
    Straubing: Hotel Theresientor
    Deggendorf: Hotel Donauhof
    Passau: Hotel Spitzberg


    Category A
    selected hotels in the neational 3 star category

    Rothenburg: Hotel Gerberhaus
    Herrieden: Hotel Limbacher
    Weißenburg / Treuchtlingen: Hotel Stadthof
    Eichstätt: Hotel Adler
    Beilngries: Hotel Gams
    Kelheim: Hotel Dormero
    Riedenburg: Hotel Schwan
    Regensburg: Hotel Münchner Hof
    Straubing: Hotel Theresientor
    Deggendorf: Hotel Donauhof
    Passau: Hotel Spitzberg


    Category B
    selected guesthouses and hotels

    Rothenburg: Hotel Goldenes Fass
    Herrieden: Hotel Sonne
    Weißenburg / Treuchtlingen: Hotel Ellinger Tor
    Eichstätt: Hotel Fuchs
    Beilngries: Hotel Schattenhofer
    Kelheim: Hotel Weißes Lamm
    Riedenburg: Hotel Zur Post
    Regensburg: Hotel Avia
    Straubing: Hotel Theresientor
    Deggendorf: Hotel Donauhof
    Passau: Hotel Spitzberg


    Note: Please be informed that these are hotel samples and therefore subject to alteration! Find Your final hotel bookings at Your hotel list after/at booking.

    Bicycle

    Bicycles inclusive panniers

    The following bikes are available:

    • Touring 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.

    Useful

    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"

    Videos

    Travel stories

    5,0 of 6 Stars | 11
    Overall we had a really super cycle tour from Rothenburg ob der Tauber to Regensburg. We were very impressed with the cycle tracks that are available in the area...G.B. 10/18
    5.0 11.08.2022 | Alan F. Altmuehltal Cycle Path

    Cycle part of a larger European Holiday.

    We have done 5 previous bike tours booked through Rad&Reisen. As we live outside of Europe, having the whole package of provided bikes, luggage transfer and accommodation is the only way for us. Generally we are pleased that everything is organised. ...
    • Overall satisfaction 5
    • Booking handling 6
    • Travel documents 6
    • Information at the beginning of the tour 6
    • Accomodation 5
    • Board 5
    • Luggage transport 6
    • Route description 6
    • On-site assistance 5
    • Route-character 4
    • Bicycle + equipment 3
    • Price-performance ratio 4
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    4.9 30.08.2019 | Mitch M. Altmuehltal Cycle Path

    Summer in Bavaria

    Very picturesque bike route along the Altmühl with mainly car free bike path or quiet country roads. Warm weather very pleasant. Accommodation was generally good although noisy streets and warm nights requiring open windows led to some disturbed sleep ...
    • Overall satisfaction 5
    • Booking handling 6
    • Travel documents 5
    • Information at the beginning of the tour 5
    • Accomodation 4
    • Board 5
    • Luggage transport 6
    • Route description 4
    • On-site assistance 5
    • Route-character 6
    • Bicycle + equipment 4
    • Price-performance ratio 4
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    5.4 31.07.2019 | Vincent J. Altmuehltal Cycle Path

    Great trip.

    This is our 6th bike trip with Rad Reisen. It was very enjoyable. As usual, it was hard in some towns to find the hotel. The exact description of where the hotel is located would be helpful. Other than that, this is a terrific cycle path. We were ...
    • Overall satisfaction 6
    • Booking handling 6
    • Travel documents 3
    • Information at the beginning of the tour 5
    • Accomodation 6
    • Board 6
    • Luggage transport 6
    • Route description 3
    • On-site assistance 6
    • Route-character 6
    • Bicycle + equipment 6
    • Price-performance ratio 6
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    5.4 07.10.2018 | Gordon B. Altmuehltal Cycle Path

    Superb Bavarian Cycle Tour

    Overall we had a really super cycle tour from Rothenburg ob der Tauber to Regensburg. We were very impressed with the cycle tracks that are available in the area. It was a pity that the map book was not available in English. We enjoyed the countryside ...
    • Overall satisfaction 6
    • Booking handling 6
    • Travel documents 6
    • Information at the beginning of the tour 5
    • Accomodation 6
    • Board 5
    • Luggage transport 6
    • Route description 5
    • Route-character 6
    • Bicycle + equipment 5
    • Price-performance ratio 4
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