Days
8
Ø km per day
55
On this round trip, we have combined the most beautiful sections of the Danube Cycle Route and the Altmühltal Cycle Route around Bavaria‘s geographical centre for you. From Regensburg you follow the Danube upstream to explore an impressive landscape on the very first stage: The Danube Gorge near Kelheim, which you can enjoy in a relaxed way from the ship. Via the home of the German purity law for beers, you reach the Altmühl, which takes you back to the Danube along its numerous loops and twists. Century-old witnesses of the culturally rich region and fascinating landscapes vie for your favour during this cycle tour along the Danube and Altmühl.
You start your bike vacation in Germany's most well preserved city, which looks back on more than 2000 years of history. Its cathedral, Salzstadel and Stone Bridge form the heart of medieval Regensburg. In 2006, the old town was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
You cycle upstream to the Danube Gorge. By boat you will discover the impressive natural scenery on your way to Weltenburg. Its Abbey is home to the oldest monastery brewery in the world. Don't miss out on a visit to its beer garden. In Abensberg, colorful architecture by Friedensreich Hundertwasser awaits you with the Kuchlbauer Tower and the Kunsthaus.
The route continues past hop fields to Ingolstadt via Neustadt. The city was granted its town charter in 1273. Here the Bavarian Purity Law was passed in 1516 which to this day is the set bar for all German beer. Today's final destination – Neuburg is nearby. At its Renaissance castle up to 160 masterpieces by Flemish painters, including works by Rubens are displayed.
You start your trip with a short tour along the Danube then leave the river behind and continue towards the Wellheimer Trockental. The landscape was formed by the Danube river. Your view of the landscape dry grassland and rock formations remains largely unobstructed. In Dollnstein, you reach the Altmühltal valley which you follow to the episcopal university town of Eichstätt. It awaits you with its courtyard garden, episcopal palace and cathedral.
In Eichstätt, there is plenty of time to visit the dinosaurs. The Jura Museum has countless fossils which where found in the region: two-legged predatory dinosaurs to the flying dinosaur Archaeopteryx, a wide variety is siplayed here. Or take a leap back in time and visit the Vetoniana Roman fort before cycling back to the present day. Your bike tour continues to the juniper heath of the Altmühltal valley until you reach your destination of Beilngries.
Today you are once again guided by the Altmühl. From Dietfurt, you follow it along the river bed of the Main-Danube Canal until you reach Riedenburg. It is known as the pearl of the Altmühltal. In Kelheim, between the confluence of the Altmühl and the Danube, you pass the famous Liberation Hall on the Michelberg - well worth a visit!
An eventful stage lies ahead of you. Let the charming landscape pass you by. Kelheim is home to the oldest wheat beer brewery still in existence in Bavaria. You cycle via Saal and Bad Abbach to Regensburg, the city at the northernmost point of the Danube its historic old town is enchanting!
Children's discount
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From 12 to 17 years |
-25% |
Additional fee single room |
299 € |
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Breakfast
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Regensburg
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DBL |
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49 € |
SGL |
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89 € |
Bag, handlebar bag, odometer, bike lock, air pump, puncture repair kit
Here you can find more information and photos of our rental bikes.
Days
8
Ø km per day
55