2026
Der Altmühltal-Radweg

The Altmuehl Cycle Path

The classic from Rothenburg to Regensburg

Rothenburg ob der Tauber – Eichstätt – Regensburg

  • Radweg-Reisen Tour
  • Altmühltal Nature Park, Bishop's town of Eichstätt, Regensburg Cathedral
  • Night watchman city tour in Rothenburg
  • Boat trip to Weltenburg Monastery
  • Daily routes ●●●○○, Altitude profile ●●○○○
  • Bestseller!

days
8

Ø km per day
50

This trip on the Altmühltal Cycle Path takes you from romantic Rothenburg ob der Tauber to where the Altmühl flows into the Danube. The destination is Regensburg, one of the most beautiful major cities in Germany. You will cycle past rock formations such as the Twelve Apostles, through juniper heaths and along the shores of the Franconian Lake District. You can arrange the program of the cycling tour on the Altmühltal cycle path in a variety of ways: Explore Rothenburg with a night watchman, visit a stalactite cave along the way, encounter the prehistoric bird Archaeopteryx, cross the Limes - the former fortified border of the Roman Empire - and taste a quaffable beer in the oldest monastery brewery in the world. The tour on the Altmühltal Cycle Path is rounded off with a boat trip through the Danube breakthrough to Weltenburg Monastery.

You would like to book your trip along the Altmühltal Cycle Path in the 2025 season?

No problem, because we still have free dates this year.

 

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  • Booking code
    BY-AT7
  • Accommodation level
    national 3* / 4* level
  • Duration
    8 days / 7 nights
  • Arrival days
    Daily
  • Travel documents Languages
    German, English, Dutch, French
  • Print version PDF
    incl. hotel examples
  • Parking information
    Parking lot behind the train station, free of charge. Often used by commuters and is frequently full during the week. 
    No reservation possible through Radweg-Reisen.
  • Return to Rothenburg ob der Tauber
    Optional return journey by minibus (daily), between 8:30 and 10 a.m., duration approx. 2.5 – 3 hours, must be specified when booking. You can also book the transfer from Regensburg to Rothenburg before the cycle tour. This allows you to continue your journey from Regensburg immediately after the tour. Please write us your booking request in the online booking form in the free text field. Alternatively, take the train yourself, connections several times a day, change trains 2 – 3 times, duration approx. 2.5 – 3.5 hours.

Day 1: Individual arrival to Rothenburg ob der Tauber

Your journey along the Altmühltal cycle path begins in Rothenburg in the Tauber Valley. Slender turrets, half-timbered houses adorned with flower boxes and imposing fortifications stand door to door. The well-preserved historic town with its winding alleyways is known abroad as the epitome of a medieval German town.

Day 2: Rothenburg – Ansbach, approx. 40 / 50 km

Your bike tour begins at the Frankenhöhe Nature Park, optionally with a detour to the source of the Altmühl (approx. 10 km longer). Also worthwhile is the steep climb to Colmberg Castle, the basic structure of which has remained unchanged since the 12th century. Today's destination is Ansbach, a magnificent historic residence.

Day 3: Ansbach – Wettelsheim / Treuchtlingen, approx. 60 / 65 km

After breakfast, it's a relaxed ride towards the Altmühl Lake. It is is located in a nature reserve and home to several rare bird species. After passing Gunzenhausen, you cycle along the Altmühl river. Romans, Celts and Franks have settled around the small town of Treuchtlingen, and you can follow in their footsteps at the Folklore Museum and the Villa Rustica. A few kilometers away is Weißenburg, whose medieval old town is worth a visit.

Day 4: Wettelsheim - Eichstätt / Wasserzell, approx. 50 / 65 km

Today you cycle along the Altmühltal cycle path to Eichstätt. On the way, it is worth visiting the ruins of Pappenheim Castle and taking a detour to the Solnhofen limestone quarries. Here,  millions of years old fossils  have been discovered. Accompanied by the striking Twelve Apostles rock formation, you reach Eichstätt via Dollnstein. The episcopal city awaits you with magnificent baroque buildings, churches and monasteries.

Day 5: Eichstätt – Beilngries, approx. 45 km

Before you get on your bike in Eichstätt, there is still time to visit the Jura Museum. It is located in the sublime Willibaldsburg castle and displays numerous fossil finds, including a specimen of Archaeopteryx, a prehistoric pterosaur. Take a leap back in time and visit the nearby Vetoniana Roman fort in Pfünz before cycling back to the present day. You reach your destination today through the juniper heath of the Altmühltal.

Day 6: Beilngries – Essing / Kelheim, approx. 40 / 45 km

You cycle along the Altmühltal cycle path to Dietfurt to the Main-Danube Canal. Here Prunn Castle resides on the hill. Just before you reach  Kelheim it is worth visiting the Schulerloch stalactite cave. In Kelheim you reach the confluence of the Altmühl and Danube river. Visit the Liberation Hall on the Michelsberg and take a boat trip to the nearby Weltenburg Abbey. You spend the night in Essing, Kelheim or Bad Gögging.

Day 7: Kelheim – Regensburg, approx. 50 / 40 km

If you have not yet taken the boat trip to the Weltenburg Abbey and the impressive Danube gorge, today you have another opportunity. The oldest monastery in Bavaria is beautifully situated on a loop of the Danube. It awaits its guests with home-brewed beer in its spacious pub garden. The route continues along the Danube to Regensburg. Regensburg's historic district has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is a wonderful place to stroll and discover. Peppered with modern flair and a lively city life, your stay in Regensburg will be unforgettable.

Day 8: Individual departure

After breakfast, your journey on the Altmühltal cycle path ends. We are happy to extend your stay in Rothenburg or Regensburg with an additional night.

Dates / Prices / Services

Season times and prices 2026

Arrival daily from 01.04.2026 to 11.10.2026Early booking discount: -20 €

Bookable dates are shown in the booking form. The season is dictated by the arrival date.

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Season A
01.04. - 03.04.
12.04. - 18.04.
04.10. - 11.10.
from899 €
Season B
04.04. - 11.04.
19.04. - 25.04.
27.09. - 03.10.
from1049 €
Season C
26.04. - 22.05.
07.06. - 03.07.
23.08. - 26.09.
from1199 €
Season D
23.05. - 06.06.
04.07. - 22.08.
from1299 €

All prices per person in a double room

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Services

  • 7 nights with breakfast, national 3* / 4* level
  • Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel to Regensburg, no limit on the number of pieces, max. 20 kg / piece
  • Guided tour Rothenburg with the night watchman
  • Boat trip Kelheim – Weltenburg and back incl. bike
  • Travel documents with maps (1 x per room)
  • Service hotline (7 days, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.)
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Not included is the tourist tax, if due.

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Children discounts

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From 0 to 5 years

-100%

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From 6 to 11 years

-50%

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From 12 to 14 years

-25%

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From 15 to 17 years

-10%

Applies to accommodation in a room with two full-paying adults.

Due to the more challenging stages, we only recommend this trip for young people with good stamina.

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Additional services

Additional bookable services

Additional fee single room

299 €

Return transfer Regensburg – Rothenburg excl. own bike

89 €

Return transfer Regensburg – Rothenburg incl. own bike

135 €

All prices are per person

Additional nights

Room
Breakfast
Price
Regensburg / Rothenburg
 DBL

89 €

 SGL

129 €

All prices are per person

You can find the prices for additional nights in the other accommodation locations in the booking form.

 

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Rental bikes

Rental Bikes

Rental Bike
Rental Bike
99 €
E-Bike
E-Bike
289 €
Teenager's bike
Teenager's bike
49 €

Types of rental bikes

  • 8-gear unisex bike, hub gears with coaster brake (men's bike from 1.75 m)
  • 10-gear unisex bike, derailleur gears with freewheel (men’s bike from 1.75 m)
  • E-bike / pedelec with freewheel (minimum age for e-bike rental: 16 years)
  • Teenager's bike (26 inch)
Fittings

Pannier, handlebar bag, milometer, bike lock, pump, repair kit

Here you find further information and pictures of our rental bikes.

Radweg-Reisen 10-gear unisex bike
10-gear unisex bike, derailleur gears with freewheel
Radweg-Reisen 10-gear men's bike
10-gear men's bike, derailleur gears with freewheel
Radweg-Reisen e-bike
Unisex e-bike, 8-gear hub gears with freewheel
Teenager's bike
26 inch teenager's bike

8-/ 10-gear rental bike

99 €

E-bike / Pedelec

289 €

Teenager's bike

49 €

All prices are per person

Route profile

  • Start / Destination
    Rothenburg ob der Tauber / Regensburg
  • Length
    approx. 290 / 320 km
    Daily routes ●●●○○
    between 40 and 65 km, Ø 50 km
    Altitude profile ●●○○○
    between 90 and 370 m, Ø 210 m
  • Trail conditions
    Mainly flat route, the first stage hilly, mostly on its own gravel paths.
  • Tour operated by
    Radweg-Reisen
  • Mobility note
    The trip is only conditionally suitable for people with limited mobility.
    Please do not hesitate to contact us regarding your individual needs.

days
8

Ø km per day
50