2023
Cycle Tour along Danube and Altmühl

The most beautiful of the Donau and Altmühl

Round trip from Regensburg

Regensburg – Danube Gorge – Eichstätt – Regensburg

  • Radweg-Reisen Tour
  • Included boat tour through the Danube Gorge!
  • UNESCO world heritage town Regensburg, university city Eichstätt
  • Daily routes ●●●○○
  • Altitude profile ●●○○○
  • Bestseller!

days
8

km / day avg.
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.

Itinerary

  • Booking Code
    BY-RR7
  • Start / Destination
    Regensburg
  • Duration
    8 days , 7 nights
  • Length
    approx. 315 – 325 km
    Daily routes ●●●○○
    between 45 and 65 km, Ø 55 km
    Altitude profile ●●○○○
Map of Cycle Tour along Danube and Altmühl

Day 1: Individual arrival to Regensburg

Welcome to Germany’s best-preserved city, which can look back on over 2000 years of history. The dome, the Salzstadel and the stone bridge make up Regensburg’s medieval heart. In 2006, its historic centre was pronounced a UNESCO world heritage site. Why not stroll through the Spital Quarter or visit one of the many theatres. Reserved rental bikes are waiting for you at the hotel.

Padlocks Regensburg

Padlocks in Regensburg

Day 2: Regensburg – Abensberg / Bad Gögging, approx. 55 / 50 km + boat trip

Today, you will be cycling upstream to the Danube gorge. By ship, you will be able to experience this impressive natural backdrop from the vantage point of the river, after which you will be taken to Weltenburg monastery, which is home to the oldest monastery brewery in the world – so don’t miss out on its great beer garden! In Abensberg, you will find the Kuchlbauer tower and the Kunsthaus art museum, examples Hundertwasser’s architecture.

Weltenburg monastery Danube

Weltenburg monastery Danube

Day 3: Abensberg – Neuburg, approx. 65 / 60 km

Via Neustadt, which received its town charter in 1273, you will traverse hop fields headed towards Ingolstadt, which is where the Bavarian Purity Law was passed in 1516 – remaining the benchmark for all German beers. From the city fortress it’s not too far to today’s final destination. Neuenburg’s renaissance castle contains 160 masterpieces by Flamish painters, among which is one by Rubens.

Hop fields Danube

Hop fields Danube

Day 4: Neuburg – Eichstätt, approx. 60 km

You will continue to follow the Danube for another while before turning off into the dry Wellheimer Valley. This Valley was formed by the ancient Danube; it is largely undisturbed and has many species of flora and fauna and offers visitors a great natural experience with its rock formations and dry grassland. In Dollnstein you will come to the Altmühl River which you will follow until you come to the Baroque residence of the Eichstätt Bishop Princes.

Palace Eichtsätt

Palace in Eichstätt

Day 5: Eichstätt – Beilngries, approx. 45 km

In Eichstätt, you will have enough time to pay the dinosaurs a visit: In the Jura museum there are countless fossils on display, including everything from two-legged predators to the archaeopteryx. You can also choose to travel in time and visit the Roman fort of Vetoniana, before cycling back into the present. Through the juniper heather of the Altmühl valley, today’s final destination is Beilngries

Bicycle rider Eichstätt

Bicycle rider in Eichstätt

Day 6: Beilngries – Essing / Kelheim, approx. 40 / 50 km

Today you will once again be guided by the Altmühl. You follow it from Dietfurt in the bed of the Main-Danube Canal and soon reach Riedenburg, the pearl of the Altmühl Valley. In Kelheim, between the confluence of the Altmühl and the Danube, you will pass the famous Liberation Hall on the Michelberg - well worth a visit! 

Befreiungshalle Kelheim

Befreiungshalle in Kelheim

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

An eventful stage lies ahead of you. Let the charming landscape pass you by. Kelheim is home to Bavaria's oldest still existing wheat beer brewery. Via Saal and Bad Abbach, the large town at the northernmost point of the Danube with a charming old town, you cycle to Regensburg.

bicyclist Danube

Bicyclist along the Danube

Day 8: Individual departure or extension of stay

Your cycling tour along the Danube and Altmühl ends after breakfast. If you do not want to leave the region yet, we will be happy to extend your stay in Regensburg.

Regensburg

Cathedral of Regensburg

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.
from699 €
Season B
01.05. - 10.05.
15.09. - 07.10.
from799 €
Season C
11.05. - 25.05.
11.06. - 30.06.
01.09. - 14.09.
from899 €
Season D
26.05. - 10.06.
01.07. - 31.08.
from999 €

All prices per person in a double room.

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Services

  • 6 nights incl. breakfast, national 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)
  • Boat trip Kelheim – Weltenburg incl. bike
  • Service-Hotline (7 days, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.)
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Not included 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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For our younger cyclists

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

299 €

All prices are per person

Additional nights

Room
Breakfast
Price
Beilngries
 DBL

65 €

 SGL

99 €

Eichstätt
 DBL

59 €

 SGL

89 €

Essing / Kelheim
 DBL

55 €

 SGL

85 €

Neuburg / Abensberg / Bad Gögging / Regensburg
 DBL

65 €

 SGL

95 €

All prices are per person

Rental Bikes

Rental Bikes

Rental Bike
Rental Bike
99 €
E-Bike
E-Bike
239 €
Teenager's bike
Teenager's bike
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-RR7
  • Start / Destination
    Regensburg
  • Duration
    8 days , 7 nights
  • Length
    approx. 315 – 325 km
    Daily routes ●●●○○
    between 45 and 65 km, Ø 55 km
    Altitude profile ●●○○○
  • Parking information
    P+R Unterer Wöhrd next to the Nibelungenhalle (subject to availability, free).
    Public parking garages, price approx. 10 - 20 EUR / day
    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
8

km / day avg.
55