2025
Familienradtour am Brombachsee

Family Cycling Holiday in Bavaria

Circuit in the Altmuehl Valley and Franconian Lakelands

Gunzenhausen - Treuchtlingen - Gunzenhausen

  • Radweg-Reisen Tour
  • Included: Boat trip on Lake Brombachsee Lake, entrance to Pappenheim Castle, entrance to Trechtlingen thermal bath
  • Daily routes ●○○○○, altitude profile ●○○○○

Days
6

Ø km per day
35

This relaxed family cycling holiday in bavaria takes you on quiet paths, away from traffic, through the Franconian Lake District and the Altmühl Valley. The lakes that were once created now look completely natural. Immerse yourself in the waters of the Altmühlsee and Brombachsee lakes, follow in the footsteps of the Romans in Weißenburg and explore the romantic Pappenheim Castle. Far from the coast, you will not only find thermal waters, but also the most beautiful sandy beaches. Bizarre rock formations await you on the Altmühl. And there is always a playground or picnic area within sight. This cycle tour is not just great fun for families, but for anyone looking for a break from the hectic pace of everyday life.

 

Itinerary

  • Booking code
    BY-ATGG5
  • Accommodation level
    national 3* level
  • Duration
    6 days / 5 nights
  • Arrival days
    daily
  • Travel documents languages
    German, English, Dutch, French
  • Parking information
    Free parking spaces near the hotel
    Hotel parking spaces (available in individual hotels, subject to charge, details in the travel documents)
    No reservation possible through Radweg-Reisen.
Family bike tour on Lake Brombach

Day 1: Individual arrival in Gunzenhausen

Your journey begins in the middle of the Franconian Lake District, a popular vacation region. The Limes, the Roman border wall, once ran here. The medieval town fortifications, ornate baroque buildings and pretty half-timbered houses tell the long history of Gunzenhausen. The Altmühlsee lake is right on the edge of the town. Why not test the bathing quality for yourself?

Altmühlensee Lake in Gunzenhausen

The Altmühlsee in Gunzenhausen is waiting

Day 2: Round tour Brombachsee, approx. 35 km + boat trip

Today you will go on a trip all round Brombachsee Lake. There are many playgrounds along the cycle path. Laze around on one of the many sandy beaches or treat yourself to a refreshment in a beer garden. But you won't just be spending your day at the waterside, but right on the water! Enjoy a trip on Europe's biggest passenger Trimaran complete with restaurant and a playboat for children on the deck.

The Brombachsee

The Brombachsee

Day 3: Gunzenhausen - Weißenburg, approx. 40 km

Your cycling holiday continues today along peaceful pathways through woods, fields and meadows to Pleinfeld. From there you cycle along the Swabian Rezat river, towards today's destination. Follow the tracks of the Romans in Weißenburg and explore the winding streets of the historic quarter. Parts of the impressive, mighty city wall are still intact.

The impressive town wall of Weißenburg

The impressive town wall of Weißenburg

Day 4: Weißenburg - Wettelsheim, approx. 30 km

From Weißenburg, you cycle along the Altmühl to Pappenheim Castle. The well-known saying "I know my Pappenheimers" refers to the inhabitants of the town, originally meant to praise them for their loyalty. From the castle walls, a fabulous panorama opens up over the Altmühltal valley, through which you cycle to your stage destination, the tranquil town of Wettelsheim just outside Treuchtlingen.

 

View from the Pappenheim Castle

View from the Pappenheim Castle

Day 5: Wettelsheim - Gunzenhausen and round trip Altmühlsee, approx. 40 km

This section is pleasantly short and flat. This leaves you enough time for a relaxing visit to the Treuchtlingen thermal baths or a refreshing dip in the Altmühlsee once you arrive in Gunzenhausen. You follow the Altmühl upstream and can enjoy the tranquillity and picturesque landscape of the valley before you cycle to Gunzenhausen.

 

From Treuchtlingen to Gunzenhausen

From Treuchtlingen to Gunzenhausen

Day 6: Individual departure

You can end your family cycling holiday in bavaria in comfort during breakfast. If you don't want to leave the Franconian Lake District just yet, we are also happy to extend your stay.

Children at the lake

Children at the lake | ©IDM South Tyrol-Alto Adige - Helmuth Rier

Dates / Prices / Services

Season times and Prices 2025

Arrival daily from 05.04.2025 to 12.10.2025Early booking discount: -20 €

Bookable dates are displayed in the booking form. The day of arrival determines the season time.

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Season A
05.04.
12.10.
from579 €
Season B
06.04. - 11.04.
21.04. - 25.04.
04.05. - 09.05.
21.09. - 11.10.
from699 €
Season C
12.04. - 20.04.
26.04. - 03.05.
10.05. - 23.05.
22.06. - 04.07.
24.08. - 20.09.
from799 €
Season D
24.05. - 21.06.
05.07. - 23.08.
from879 €

All prices per person in a double room

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Services

  • 5 nights with breakfast, national 3* - level
  • Admission to Altmühltherme Treuchtlingen (2 hours)
  • Admission to Pappenheim Castle
  • Luggage transport from hotel to hotel, no limit on the number of pieces, max. 20 kg / piece
  • Travel documents with maps (1 x per room)
  • Boat trip Enderndorf - Ramsberg incl. bike
  • 7-day service hotline (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 17 years

-25%

Applies for accommodation in rooms with 2 full-paying guests.

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Additional services

Additional bookable services

Additional fee single room

199 €

All prices are per person

Additional nights

Room
Breakfast
Price
Gunzenhausen
 DBL

75 €

 SGL

105 €

All prices are per person

Rental bikes

Rental Bikes

Rental Bike
Rental Bike
99 €
E-Bike
E-Bike
269 €
Children's and Teenager's bike
Children's and Teenager's bike
49 €
Trailer
Trailer
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)
  • Electric bike / pedelec with freewheel (minimum age for e-bike rental: 16 years)
  • Children's / youth bike (20 - 26 inches), child trailer, Weehoo ride-on trailer, child seat
Fittings

Bag, handlebar bag, odometer, bike lock, air pump, puncture repair kit

Here you can find more information and photos of our rental bikes.

Cycle path travel 8-gear unisex
8-gear unisex bike hub gear with coaster brake
Cycle path travel 8-gear men
8-gear men's bike hub gear with coaster brake
Cycle path travel 10-gear unisex
10-gear unisex bike derailleur gears with freewheel
Cycle path travel 10-gear men
10-gear men's bike derailleur gears with freewheel
Cycle path travel e-bike
Unisex e-bike, 8-gear hub gears, freewheel
Children's bike
20 - 24 inch children's bike
Youth bike
26 inch youth bike
Child trailer
Child trailer
Carpool trailer Weehoo
Carpool trailer Weehoo
Child seat
Child seat

8- / 10-gear rental bike

99 €

E-Bike / Pedelec

269 €

Child/youth bike, child trailer

49 €

Child seat

free

All prices are per person

Route profile

  • Start / Destination
    Gunzenhausen
  • Length
    approx. 145 km
    Stage length ●○○○○
    between 30 and 40 km, Ø 35 km
    Altitude profile ●○○○○
    between 70 and 240 m, Ø 150 m elevation gain
  • Road conditions
    Predominantly flat route, mostly on dedicated cycle paths, rarely on paved forest and field path.
  • Tour operated by
    Radweg Reisen
  • Mobility note
    The trip is only partially suitable for people with limited mobility.
    Just contact us regarding your individual needs.

Days
6

Ø km per day
35