German Romance from Rothenburg along the rivers Tauber, Altmühl and Danube to Regensburg (UNESCO world heritage). Discover this cycling holidays’ paradise in the heart of Bavaria in Southern Germany with over 800 kilometers of cycle paths in very good conditions. Start your bike tour in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, which is world famous for its beautiful medieval town center. Riding along the valley of the small river Altmühl, you will be impressed by this wonderful landscape, made of raw rock formations. But it is not just the beauty of the countryside that makes this tour a real highlight. So there are also lots of cultural and historic monuments to see like for example the fortress of the Hohenzollern in Colmberg or the famous Fossa Carolina which is about 1.200 years old. Take the time to visit the Roman Castra in Pfünz or the Chinese Fountain in Riedenburg, the so-called „town of three fortresses„. And if this is not enough than you should definitely lengthen your stay in Regensburg at the end of the tour, to discover this amazing town. Founded by the Romans this town is nearly 2.000 years old. And as a diocesan town, Regensburg has got lots of churches and former monasteries that are all waiting for you. And so it is absolutely no surprise, that since 2006 the old town of Regensburg is also part of the UNESCO world heritage.
Day 1: Arrival in Rothenburg/Tauber
Individual Arrival in Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Handing out of information material. Private parking lot (unguarded). Individual sightseeing of the medieval city.
Day 2: Rothenburg > Ansbach, ~54 km (34 miles)
In the morning handover of the rental bikes (if booked). Cycle tour to the source of the Altmühl; the Altmühl cycle path now continues via Hornau (excursion possibility to the source of the Altmühl; + 6 km total), Colmberg (Hohenzollern castle) and Lehrberg to Ansbach. ( admission to the Residenz included ; NOTE - closed on Monday).
Day 3: Ansbach > Weißenburg/Wettelsheim, ~65 km (40 miles)
Cycle past the Altmühlsee lake to Gunzenhausen and on to Karlsgraben, where Charlemagne tried to build a canal between the Rhin e and the Danube. Continue to Wettelsheim or Weißenburg.
Day 4: Weißenburg/Wettelsheim > Eichstätt, ~50 km (31 miles)
You cycle through the Altmühltal Nature Park in num erous twists and turns. Through the beautiful Kerbtal valley in the Franconian Alb you reach the old bishop's town of Eichstätt.
Day 5: Eichstätt > Beilngries, ~44 km (27 miles)
Bike tour along the Altmühl. Passing Walting and Ar nsberg you will reach the resort of Kipfenberg (castle, townscape) and finally Beilngries.
Day 6: Beilngries > Kelheim, ~48 km (30 miles)
Passing Dietfurt, you reach Riedenburg, where you c an see the world's largest rock crystal group in the crystal museum (included). Alo ng the Main-Danube Canal you cycle to the river delta of the Altmühl and the Danube at Kelheim.
Day 7: Kelheim > Regensburg, ~38 km (24 miles) bike, 50 min. boat
Our tip before you continue the bike tour: Boat tri p through the impressive Danube breakthrough from Kelheim to Weltenburg Monastery & back (approx. € 13,- on site). The tour continues by bike past Saal on the Danube and Bad Abbach to Regensburg, a bishop's city well worth seeing.
Day 8:end of the tour
Regensburg, departure After breakfast there is a transfer back to Regensburg or extra nights.
