Altmuehltal Cycle Path 5 days

Rothenburg - Eichstätt / Eichstätt - Regensburg

Itinerary

Route

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

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. 45 - 55 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, approx. 55 - 65 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 – Eichstätt, approx. 45 - 55 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.

Day 5: Eichstätt
Individual departure or extension.

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. 0 - 55 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. 40 - 45 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.

Day 5: Regensburg
Individual departure or extension.

Leistungen

  • 4 nights with shower/toilet

  • Daily breakfast

  • 1 cup of coffe or choclate in the Chocolatique in Eichstätt

  • Luggage transport from hotel to hotel

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

  • Restaurant guide with recommendations

  • GPS-rental on request

  • Service-Hotline

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Discounts extra bed with 2 full paying adults
Children 0-4,99 -100%
Children 5-13,99 -25%
from 14 years -10%
   
Bicycles
Touring bike 99
E-Bike 209
   
Additional nights
Cat B Rothenburg (dbl/sgl) 66/99
Cat A Rothenburg (dbl/sgl) 74/109
Cat A+ Rothenburg (dbl/sgl) 124/185
Cat B Eichstätt (dbl/sgl) 66/99
Cat A Eichstätt (dbl/sgl) 80/104
Cat A+ Eichstätt (dbl/sgl) 124/159
Cat B Regensburg (dbl/sgl) 69/102
Cat A Regensburg (dbl/sgl) 74/109
Cat A+ Regensburg (dbl/sgl) 119/165
   
Transfers
Bus transfer Eichstätt - Rothenburg, daily at 11 am 119
Regensburg - Eichstätt, daily at 9 am  119
transfer of own bikes 20

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Very picturesque bike route along the Altmühl with mainly car free bike path or quiet country roads...M.M. 08/19
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