2023
Cycling Tour in the Altmühl Valley

Cycling Tour in the Altmühl Valley

Breathing Bavarian air without hustle and bustle

Kinding – Eichstätt – Kinding

  • Radweg-Reisen Tour
  • Impressive rock formations, Bavarian beer gardens, Thermal springs
  • Daily routes ●●○○○
  • Altitude profile ●●○○○

days
6

km / day avg.
50

This cycling tour revolves around the Altmühl Valley Nature Park, beginning in the idyllic village Kinding. You firstly cycle through the romantic Anlauter Valley, which has juniper-lined hillsides. You leisurely ascend the valley and only have to pedal a bit harder shortly before reaching the Limes. On the next day, you enjoy a relaxing flat stage and have the opportunity to go for a swim in the Altmühl Lake. If you would prefer to cycle less, you can visit the Altmühl thermal baths in Treuchtlingen instead. For this journey we have chosen cosy hotels with beer gardens and typical Bavarian charm, sometimes located slightly outside of the town centres.

Itinerary

  • Booking code
    BY-KK5
  • Start / Destination
    Kinding-Enkering
  • Duration
    6 days / 5 nights
  • Length
    approx. 195 – 210 km
    Daily routes ●●○○○
    between 35 and 70 km, Ø 50 km
    Altitude profile ●●○○○
Cycling Tour in the Altmühl Valley

Day 1: Individual arrival in Kinding-Enkering

Kinding is a small, dreamy village, where the rivers Anlauter, Schwarzach and Altmühl meet. If you arrive early enough you will have time to visit the Rumburg ruin. According to legend, those who manage to climb up to the ruin without saying a word on the night of May 1st, will be rewarded with treasure. Booked rental bikes will be available at the hotel.

Kinding

Kinding

Day 2: Kinding-Enkering – Wettelsheim, approx. 55 km

Today you will cycle to Weißenburg by following the river Anlauter. The town was founded because of the Limes, the former fortified border of the Roman Empire. Today, countless Baroque and half-timbered buildings adorn the historical town centre. Your destination Wettelsheim is located just outside of the gates of the thermal bath town Treuchtlingen.

Weißenburg

Weißenburg

Day 3: Excursion to the Altmühl Lake, approx. 55 / 70 km

The lake was created as part of an ambitious engineering project to balance Bavaria’s water resources. Along its 12 km long shore you will find countless inviting spots to go for a refreshing swim. In neighbouring Gunzenhausen, the only town in Bavaria located directly on the Limes, Roman history comes to life at every corner.

Altmühl

On the way to the Altmühl Lake

Day 4: Wettelsheim – Eichstätt, approx. 45 km

The valley gets noticeably narrower beginning in Wettelsheim. Here, the river has carved its way deep through the Jurassic rock. Towering castles protect the Altmühl, while you get closer to your next destination – the episcopal see Eichstätt. The field of figures in the Hessen Valley, where over 78 larger than life stone sculptures move, is impressive and definitely worth a visit.

Residenz, Eichstätt

Cyclists in Eichstätt

Day 5: Eichstätt – Kinding-Enkering, approx. 35 km

Today’s stage is relaxing and doesn’t take a lot of effort, so that you will keep the Altmühl Valley Nature Park in good memory. At the halfway point you will reach Kipfenberg, close to Bavaria’s geographical centre, which is protected by an impressive castle. The river Altmühl will lead you back to Kinding.

Kipfenberg Castle

Cyclists in front of Kipfenberg Castle

Day 6: Individual departure or extension of stay

Let your cycling tour come to a relaxing close over breakfast. In case you want to spend another few days in the Altmühl Valley, we would be happy to extend your stay in Kinding.

Cyclists, Altmuehl

Farewell to the Altmühl Valley

Dates / prices / services

Season times and prices 2023

Arrival daily from 15.04.2023 to 15.10.2023

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

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Season A
09.04. - 30.04.
08.10. - 15.10.
from499 €
Season B
01.05. - 10.05.
15.09. - 07.10.
from549 €
Season C
11.05. - 25.05.
11.06. - 30.06.
01.09. - 14.09.
from599 €
Season D
26.05. - 10.06.
01.07. - 31.08.
from649 €

All prices per person in a double room

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Services

  • 5 nights incl. breakfast, in family-run guesthouses with Bavarian ambience of the national 2* / 3* level
  • Luggage transport from hotel to hotel, no limit on the number of pieces, max. 20 kg / piece
  • Cycle route description with maps (1 x per room)
  • Service-Hotline (7 days, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.)
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Not inlcuded is the city or visitor's tax (if payable).

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Child reduction on basic price

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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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Due to the more challenging sections, we recommend this tour only for young people in good physical condition.

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Additional Services

Additional bookable services

Additional fee single room

179 €

All prices are per person

Additional nights

Room
Breakfast
Price
Eichstätt
 DBL

59 €

 SGL

89 €

other places
 DBL

55 €

 SGL

95 €

All prices are per person

Rental Bikes

Rental Bikes

Rental Bike
Rental Bike
99 €
E-Bike
E-Bike
239 €
Jugendrad
Jugendrad
49 €

Types of rental bikes

  • 27-gear unisex bike, derailleur gears with freewheel (men’s bikes from 1.75 m)
  • Electric bike / Pedelec with freewheel (minimum age 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 27-gear unisex bike
27-gear unisex bike, derailleur gears with freewheel
Radweg-Reisen 27-gear men's bike
27-gear men's bike, derailleur gears with freewheel
Radweg-Reisen E-Bike
Unisex E-Bike, 8-speed hub gears and free-wheel
Teen's bike
Teen's bike
Rental Bike

27-gear Rental Bike

99 €

E-bike

239 €

Teenager's bike

49 €

Brief Information

  • Booking code
    BY-KK5
  • Start / Destination
    Kinding-Enkering
  • Duration
    6 days / 5 nights
  • Length
    approx. 195 – 210 km
    Daily routes ●●○○○
    between 35 and 70 km, Ø 50 km
    Altitude profile ●●○○○
  • Parking information
    Park & Ride parking at train station Kinding (96 spaces), cost: free.
    No reservation possible through Radweg-Reisen.
  • Tour operated by
    Radweg-Reisen
  • Mobility note
    This holiday is suitable to only a limited extent for people with restricted mobility.
    Please contact us if you have individual requirements.
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days
6

km / day avg.
50