Cycling vacation along the Romantic Road

Your cycling vacation along the Romantic Road begins in Bavaria's highest town, Füssen. Nestled between high mountain peaks, green Allgäu hills, deep blue lakes and the Lech river, Füssen will put you in the best possible mood for your cycling vacation. There is plenty to discover on a walk through the pretty old town with its winding alleys. Stroll to the baroque complex of the former Benedictine monastery of St. Mang and visit the museum there. The High Castle towering high above the town with its unique illusion paintings is also worth a visit.

A highlight awaits you at the beginning of your cycling vacation along the Romantic Road: after only a few kilometres, you will encounter the two world-famous royal castles of Hohenschwangau and Neuschwanstein. During a visit, you will follow in the footsteps of King Ludwig II. Along the river Lech, you will continue cycling through impressive landscapes until you meet the world-famous Wieskirche church near Steingaden. In your stage destination Schongau, you will experience a touch of the Middle Ages. In the beautiful old town, which is surrounded by the well-preserved town wall with a walkable battlements, there is a lot to explore.

You leave Schongau and follow the Romantic Road through the Pfaffenwinkel. You will cycle through beautiful landscapes and picturesque villages. Take a break along the way and let your gaze wander over the mountain peaks of the Upper Bavarian Alpine foothills. Once you have arrived in Landsberg am Lech, there is much to see. Stroll across the main square with stately town houses around the Marienbrunnen fountain. The town hall with its impressive stucco facade will attract your attention. Numerous rustic inns invite you to sample Upper Bavarian or Swabian specialities in the evening. After all, Landsberg lies directly between Upper Bavaria and Swabia. Enjoy your meal!

Your cycling vacation along the Romantic Road first takes you via Kaufering am Lech to Königsbrunn. If you decide to take the longer route, you can visit the old Bavarian ducal town of Friedberg. With its stately town hall, medieval town fortifications and Wittelsbach Castle, there is plenty to see. The shorter option gives you more time in the Fugger city of Augsburg. Magnificent Gothic, Renaissance and Rococo buildings dominate the cityscape. Those interested in culture will visit the birthplace of Bertolt Brecht or the the Roman Museum. The city's beer tradition dates back to the Middle Ages. Even today, you will find numerous breweries in the old town, which attract visitors with cosy beer gardens in summer.

You say goodbye to Augsburg and first follow the course of the river Lech. The shorter version takes you along the famous Via Claudia Augusta to your destination for today. On the longer tour, you continue to follow the Lech until it flows into the Danube at Marxheim. You continue along the Danube until you meet the former Free Imperial City of Donauwörth at the confluence of the rivers Danube and Wörnitz. Stroll along the Reichsstraße, where old town houses are lined up next to each other. A walk through the imposing Rieder gate will take you to the island of Ried in the Wörnitz. It was the heart of old Donauwörth. A special experience for young and old is a visit to the Käthe Kruse doll museum in the former Capuchin monastery.

Today's stage of your cycling vacatian along the Romantic Road takes you through the Wörnitz Valley. From afar you can already see the castle of the same name near Harburg, which towers high above the valley. Reward yourself after the strenuous climb with a fantastic view over the entire surrounding area! You continue cycling through the so-called Nördlinger Ries, which was formed by a meteorite impact over 14 million years ago. Nördlingen lies in the middle of the crater. The town has the only completely preserved and all-round walkable town wall in Germany. Head for the romantic old town and be enchanted by the magnificent houses from the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.

The stage first takes you further through the Nördlinger Ries. On the way, you will come across Wallerstein with its imposing castle of the same name. Come with us on a short journey through time: In Dinkelsbühl's old town, which remained unscathed in both world wars, you will find numerous very well preserved late medieval buildings. After an evening stroll through winding alleys past St. George's Minster and the old town hall, you've earned some refreshment. Numerous restaurants invite you to try Franconian delicacies.

Your cycling vacation along the Romantic Road lives up to its name today, because with Rothenburg ob der Tauber you are welcomed by probably the most romantic town in Germany. First you cycle via Feuchtwangen to Schillingsfürst, where the charming baroque castle of the same name is located. After an exploratory tour, get back on your bike, because Rothenburg also wants to be discovered. Lovingly restored half-timbered facades with ornate house gables and romantic bay windows create a grand ambience. Stroll along the completely preserved medieval city wall with its numerous towers and gates. The historic market square with its magnificent town hall will also catch your eye.

You follow the course of the river Tauber through the lovely Tauber valley, which stretches from Rothenburg to Wertheim. On the way you pass the towns of Creglingen and Röttingen. Both are captivating with their half-timbered houses that are well worth seeing. If you would like to learn more about wine growing in the region, visit the wine museum at Brattenstein Castle in Röttingen. When you arrive in Weikersheim, you will find the picturesque old town and the castle of the same name. It is considered one of the most important Renaissance castles in Germany. You should visit the building precisely because of the almost completely preserved interior and the enchanting castle garden.

Even today, the Tauber and the surrounding vineyards are your constant companions. Don't miss out on a glass of wine from the region's typical grape variety, Tauberschwarz. Visit the historic old town of Bad Mergentheim with its charming half-timbered houses and the old town hall from the Renaissance period. Via Tauberbischofsheim you cycle towards your destination for today. Wertheim lies amidst green, wooded slopes at the confluence of the Main and Tauber rivers. The ruins of Wertheim Castle high above the town are a real eye-catcher. It's worth the climb! From up here you have a magnificent view of the old town with its numerous half-timbered houses and of the picturesque river landscape.

After the past eventful days, today is the last stage of your cycling vacation along the Romantic Road. After a short loop along the Main, you leave the river to meet it again at the end of the tour. You cycle through the Aalbach Valley past meadows and fields. Even from a distance you can see the Marienberg Fortress, the landmark of the residential city of Würzburg. If your legs are not too tired yet, you should climb up to the imposing structure. The magnificent view of the Main valley and the entire city will reward you. In the evening, enjoy a delicious Franconian wine at the so-called Brückenschoppen on the Old Main Bridge. Cheers!

Make the most of the time before you head home, because the Episcopal Residence with its courtyard garden and Residence Square, St. Kilian's Cathedral and the alleyways of the Old Town are also waiting to be discovered. If you need more time in Würzburg, we will be happy to extend your stay with an extra night. Otherwise it's time to say goodbye! The cycling vacation along the Romantic Road will certainly remain in your memory for a long time.