A cycling tour through the Altmühl Valley from Rothenburg ob der Tauber to Regensburg offers stunning landscapes and cultural highlights. Start in Rothenburg's medieval old town with its well-preserved city walls and picturesque market square. Continue to Ansbach, renowned for its margrave residence and the charming Orangerie in the court garden.

The route leads through scenic valleys to Wettelsheim, where you can relax at the Altmühltherme or explore the remnants of the Karlsgraben, an early medieval canal project. In Eichstätt, marvel at the baroque charm of the town, the impressive cathedral, and the Jura Museum in Willibaldsburg Castle. In Beilngries, highlights include the historic town hall and the Main-Danube Canal.

In Kelheim, the striking Liberation Hall awaits, and a detour takes you to Weltenburg Abbey and the breathtaking Danube Gorge. Your journey ends in Regensburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with its majestic cathedral, Stone Bridge, and historic old town. This tour is a perfect blend of culture, history, and natural beauty.

Arrival from Friday to Monday from April to October.

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Arrival to Rothenburg and Departure from Regensburg (return transfer to Rothenburg by train/bus - supplement)

Services:
- 7 nights in 3 and 4 star hotels
- 7x breakfast
- privat parking lot in Rothenburg
- luggage transfer
- tour book with maps
- Hotline Service
Extras: Local tourist tax, transfer by train or taxi to Rothenburg

You will find prices for additional services (like a single room, rental bike, .) under "Additional services". We do recommend to book travel insurance and please check if you need a visa or anything else. Please also look into our General Travel Conditions!

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Day 1: Arrival in Rothenburg
Hand out of RENTAL BIKES and information material. Private parking space (unguarded).

Day 2: Rothenburg - Ansbach (Cycling 54 km / 34 miles)
Past the powerful Castle Colmberg to Ansbach. Overnight in a 3***Hotel.

Day 3: Ansbach - Wettelsheim (Cycling 61 km / 38 miles)
To the medieval town Gunzenhausen, the Lake Altmühlsee and through the now narrower Altmühl Valley to the Karlsgraben and your destination for the day.

Day 4: Wettelsheim - Eichstätt (Cycling 50 km / 31 miles)
Past Treuchtlingen through the silent, charming valley of the nature reserve Altmühl passing the "Twelve Apostle Rock" into the bishop town Eichstätt.

Day 5: Eichstätt - Beilngries (Cycling 44 km / 28 miles)
Passing Pfünz with a Roman castle you cycle to Kinding or Beilngries.

Day 6: Beilngries - Essing/Kelheim (Cycling 42/51 km / 26/32 miles)
From Dietfurt the valley gets busier; the Main-Danube-Canal with its ships mark this part. Past Riedenburg to Essing or Kelheim and to the mouth of the Danube. Optionally Danube ship trip to the Abbey Weltenburg (approx. every hour: ? 9,- on the spot; roundtrip).

Day 7: Essing/Kelheim - Regensburg (Cycling 47/38 km / 29/24 miles)
Past Bad Abbach you reach Regensburg. Guided tour through the "Reichstagssaal" and torture museum.

Day 8: End of the tour

Transfer back to Rothenburg/T. or extra nights in Rothenburg or Regensburg. Transfer of own bicycles is possible.

Please note: All cycling distances stated above are approximate only.

Please see and book additional services like single room, half board, ...
Bahnfahrt zum Startort		Persons
Rental E-Bike		Pieces
Rental Hybrid Cycle		Pieces
Return transport of own bikes		Persons
Transfer Altmühltal ab Regensburg am Samstag zus. Freitag im Juni,-September		Pieces
Extra Night Regensburg B&B		Double rooms
Extra Night Rothenburg B&B		Double rooms