The Altmuehl bike path - map
At a glance
  • Beginning / End:
    Rothenburg o.T. / Regensburg
  • Duration of trip:
    8 days / 7 nights
  • Distance covered by bike:
    approx. 280 - 320 km / 174 - 199 mi
  • Distance per day:
    40-65 km / 25-38 mi
  • Altitude profile:
    2 stages slightly hilly, otherwise flat
  • Profile:
    Mostly off-road, paved cycle paths, only occasionally on roads.
  • Return transfer:
    individually by train,
    by bus (for cat. L incl.)
Eating and drinking
There is a wide variety of cafes, restaurants, bistros, wine cellars, snack bars and places to shop all along the cycle path. That is why we do not offer half board. An evening meal costs approx.15-25 € per person. You can, of course, eat more economically or even more exquisitely.

The Altmuehl bike path

Rothenburg-Regensburg, 8 days / 7 nights from 749 €

The Tour

The Altmuehl bike path - Rothenburg

The Altmuehl bike path showcases a stunning landscape to those who ride on it, with its end points of Rothenburg - known around the world, be it in the United States or in Japan - and Regensburg, a UNESCO world heritage site and perhaps Germany’s most beautiful city. In Between, you’ll find the Franconian lake district and the Altmuehl valley nature park. You’ll be seeing moorlands, medieval castles and Baroque monasteries, Roman mansions and Franconian timber-framed houses: that’s what expects you on this tour - which is suitable for veteran cyclists and novices alike.

 
The Altmuehl bike path - Regensburg

Day 1 Arrival in Rothenburg o.T.
This medieval town is known around the world - in the evening, the night watchman will show you around the alleyways.

Day 2 Rothenburg - Ansbach region, approx. 50 km / 31 mi
The countryside on the way towards the Altmuehl is slightly hilly, and you’ll be able to see Colmberg’s Zollernburg castle from far away.

Day 3 Ansbach region - Weißenburg region, 55-60 km / 34-37 mi
You’ll find traces of the Romans everywhere, as the Roman-Germanic limes ran straight through this region.

Day 4 Weißenburg region - Eichstätt, approx. 50 km / 31 mi
Slowly the Altmühl valley becomes deeper, the rocks emerge, castles impress from the heights. The baroque bishop's town of Eichstätt is charming.

Day 5 Eichstätt - Beilngries, approx. 45 km / 28 mi
You’ll be cycling along the river’s many twists, where junipers clad the cliffs. Beilngries’ medieval town walls are still intact.

Day 6 Beilngries - Kelheim, approx. 40-60 km / 25-37 mi
Today you’ll again have loads to see, for example the “Tatzelwurm”, a modern wooden bridge in Essing. Once in Kehlheim, you’ll have reached the Danube.

Day 7 Kelheim - Regensburg, approx. 40-55 km / 25-34 mi, boat trip
First off, a ship will take you to the Weltenburg monastery, after which you’ll ride to Germany’s prettiest city, Regensburg.

Day 8 Return or Extension
The tour ends after breakfast. If you like, extend your cycle tour on the Altmuehl bike path.

 
 
The Altmuehl bike path - Donaudurchbruch
Prices & Dates
Arrival

Prices & Dates

Included in "The Altmuehl bike path":

  • 7 overnight stays in your reserved category, B&B
  • luggage transport from hotel to hotel up to Regensburg,
    no maximum number of items, maximum weight: 20 kg/ item (44 lbs/ item)
  • guided city tour with "Nachtwächter" in Rothenburg
  • cat L: boat trip to Kloster Weltenburg incl. bike
  • cat M: boat trip to Kloster Weltenburg excl. bike
  • travel documents and maps in english
  • 7-day customer helpline
  • cat. L: return transfer by minibus incl. bikes
  • cat. M: optional return transfer by minibus incl. bikes
  • optional rental bike
  • visitor taxes payable on site

Accommodation:

  • Category M:
    Hotels at the international 2* - 3* level as per Hotelstars Union. All rooms are en suite with bath or shower.
  • Category L:
    Selected hotels at the international 3*/4* level as per Hotelstars Union.

Bikes for hire:

  • Comfortable unisex bikes available in different frame sizes with 8 gears/rear brake or 27 gears/freewheel. Equipped with panniers, lock and repair kit. E-bikes available upon request.
  • If you choose to wear a helmet, we recommend using your own due to the variety of head sizes and shapes and for hygienic reasons.

Travel time 2024:

  • Arrivals daily from 31.03. to 19.10.
  • the day of arrival determines the price of your tour

Prices for category M:

All prices apply per person in a double room, incl. breakfast.

  • 749 € super saver price
    31.03.-19.04. + 06.10.-19.10.
  • 849 € saver price
    20.04.-30.04. + 15.09.-05.10.
  • 899 € basic price
    01.05.-06.05. + 12.05.-14.05. + 20.05.-25.05.
    02.06.-29.06. + 18.08.-14.09.
  • 949 € seasonal price
    07.05.-11-05- + 15.05.-19.05. + 26.05.-01.06.
    30.06.-17.08.
    • 250 € single room surcharge
    •   95 € rental bike
    •   50 € kid bike/trailer
    • 255 € e-bike
    •   89 € return transfer excl. bike
    • 129 € return transfer incl. bike
       
    • 60 € additional night Rothenburg, double room/B&B
    • 95 € additional night Rothenburg, single room/B&B
    • 65 € additional night Regensburg, double room/B&B
    • 95 € additional night Regensburg, single room/B&B

    Prices for category L:

    All prices apply per person in a double room, incl. breakfast.

    •   949 € super saver price
      31.03.-19.04. + 06.10.-19.10.
    • 1049 € saver price
      20.04.-30.04. + 15.09.-05.10.
    • 1099 € basic price
      01.05.-06.05. + 12.05.-14.05. + 20.05.-25.05.
      02.06.-29.06. + 18.08.-14.09.
    • 1149 € seasonal price
      07.05.-11.05. + 15.05.-19.05. + 26.05.-01.06. + 30.06.-17.08.
      • 300 € single room surcharge
      •   95 € rental bike
      •   50 € kid bike/trailer
      • 255 € e-bike
         
      •   90 € additional night Rothenburg, double room/B&B
      • 130 € additional night Rothenburg, single room/B&B
      •   90 € additional night Regensburg, double room/B&B
      • 130 € additional night Regensburg, single room/B&B

      For children, both categories:

        • Discount in the room of two adults
          00-05 years: 100%
          06-11 years:   50%
          12-17 years:   25% 

        The booking process

        The Tour
        Arrival

        Arrival

        Arrival:

        • Arrvial by car:
          Large car parks outside the old town, cost approx. 6 €/day.
          Free parking behind the train station, frequently used by commuters during the week, no reservation possible.
          Chargeable hotel parking according to availability, details in the travel documents.

        • Arrival by train:
          Rothenburg o.T. train station, ca. 600 m to the city center

        • Arrival at Frankfurt airport:
          By train, every half an hour, duration approx. 3 hours, 2-3 changes, normal fee from approx 40 €.

        • Pre-booked rental bikes are ready for you in your hotel.

        Return transfer:

        • By minibus, including your bike. Departure approx. 8:30 am from the hotel. (optional for cat. M, included for cat. L).
        • Under your own steam - we recommend taking the train. The trains starts every half an hour, duration approx. 3 hours, 3 changes, normal price from approx. 20.

        Perfectly looked after:

        • During your tour, we are available between 8 am and 8 pm, 7 days a week. We are happy to help with any kind of problems you might be having. You will find this emergency number in your travel documents.
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