The Altmuehl Cycle Path

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 cycling tour on the Altmühl cycle path - which is suitable for veteran cyclists and novices alike.

Day 1 Arrival in Rothenburg o.T.
The medieval town is famous the world over, and a guided tour with the night watchman through the alleyways of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed old town is a fascinating experience.

Day 2 Rothenburg - Herrieden, 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 Herrieden - Wettelsheim, 50-60 km / 31-37 mi
You’ll find traces of the Romans everywhere, as the Roman-Germanic limes ran straight through this region. You have reached the Altmühl in Wettelsheim.

Day 4 Wettelsheim - 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 - Kinding, 35-40 km / 28 mi
You cycle along the many meanders of the river, the slopes are overgrown with juniper heath. The picturesque little town of Kinding welcomes you with warm hospitality, peace and cosiness.

Day 6 Kinding - Riedenburg, approx. 45 km/28 mi
The Altmühl meets the Main-Danube Canal in Dietfurt. The route continues at a relaxed pace to Riedenburg, your destination for today's stage. The ruins of Tachenstein and Rabenstein castles and the well-preserved Rosenburg Castle frame the town.

Day 7 Riedenburg - Regensburg, approx. 55 km/34 mi
In Prunn you can climb the best-preserved knight's castle in Bavaria, then cycle to Regensburg, Germany's most beautiful city.

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

Included in "Cycling on the Altmühl cycle 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)
• travel documents and maps in english
• 7-day customer helpline
• visitor taxes payable on site
• optional rental bike
• optional return transfer by minibus

Accommodation:

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

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 2025:

• Arrivals daily from 05.04. to 12.10.
• 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.

•  689 € super saver price
  05.04. + 12.10.
•  839 € saver price
  06.04.-11.04. + 21.04.-25.04. + 04.05.-09.05.
  21.09.-11.10.
•  959 € basic price
  12.04.-20.04. + 26.04.-03.05. + 10.05.-23.05.
  22.06.-04.07. + 24.08.-20.09.
• 1059 € seasonal price
  24.05.-21.06. + 05.07.-23.08.

• 270 € single room surcharge
•   95 € rental bike
•   50 € kid bike/trailer
• 265 € e-bike
•   90 € return transfer excl. bike
• 130 € return transfer incl. your own bike
   
•   60 € additional night Rothenburg, double room/B&B
• 100 € additional night Rothenburg, single room/B&B
•   60 € additional night Regensburg, double room/B&B
• 100 € additional night Regensburg, single room/B&B

• booking code "Cycling on the Altmühl cycle path":
  BY-AT-7M
• how you can save some money

For children:

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

The booking process

Arrival to "Cycling on the Altmühl cycle path":

• 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 65 €.

• 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. Specify when booking.
• 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. 50 €.

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.