2025
Radreise an Donau und Altmühl

Cycle Tour along Danube and Altmühl

Round trip from Regensburg

Regensburg – Danube Gorge – Eichstätt –Regensburg

  • Radweg-Reisen Tour
  • UNESCO World Heritage City of Regensburg, University City of Eichstätt
  • Included: Boat trip on the Danube!
  • Daily routes ●●●○○, altitude profile ●●○○○
  • Bestseller!

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.

Itinerary

  • Booking code
    BY-RR7
  • Accommodation level
    national 3* level
  • Duration
    8 days / 7 nights
  • Arrival Days
    Daily
  • Travel documents languages
    German, English, Dutch, French
  • Parking information
    Parking garages, costs approx. 10 - 20 € / day
    No reservation possible through Radweg-Reisen

Day 1: Individual arrival in Regensburg

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.

Padlocks Regensburg

Padlocks in Regensburg

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

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.

Weltenburg Monastery Danube

Weltenburg Monastery on the Danube

Day 3: Bad Gögging - Neuburg, approx. 65 / 60 km

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.

 

Hop fields Danube

Hop fields at the Danube river shore

Day 4: Neuburg - Eichstätt, approx. 60 km

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.

 

Eichstätt Palace

Palace in Eichstätt

Day 5: Eichstätt - Beilngries, approx. 45 km

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.

 

Cyclist Eichstätt

Cyclists in Eichstätt

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

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!

Liberation Hall Kelheim

Liberation Hall in Kelheim

Day 7: Kelheim - Regensburg, approx. 50 / 40 km

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! 

Cyclist Danube

Cyclists on the Danube

Day 8: Individual departure

After breakfast, your bike tour along the Danube and Altmühl ends. If you don't want to leave the region just yet, we are happy to extend your stay in Regensburg.

Regensburg Cathedral

Regensburg Cathedral

Dates / Prices / Services

Season times and Prices 2025

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

Bookable dates are shown in the booking form. The season is dictated by the arrival date.
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Season A
05.04.
12.10.
from799 €
Season B
06.04. - 11.04.
21.04. - 25.04.
04.05. - 09.05.
21.09. - 11.10.
from929 €
Season C
12.04. - 20.04.
26.04. - 03.05.
10.05. - 23.05.
22.06. - 04.07.
24.08. - 20.09.
from1049 €
Season D
24.05. - 21.06.
05.07. - 23.08.
from1149 €

All prices per person in a double room

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Services

  • 7 nights with breakfast, national 3* level
  • Luggage transport from hotel to hotel, no limit on the number of pieces, max. 20 kg / piece
  • Boat trip Kelheim - Weltenburg incl. bike
  • Travel documents with maps (1 x per room)
  • 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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Children's discount

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From 12 to 17 years

-25%

All prices are per person

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

Due to the more challenging sections, we recommend this tour for young people only 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
Regensburg
 DBL

49 €

 SGL

89 €

All prices are per person

The prices for additional nights in other places can be found in the booking form.

 

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Rental bikes

Rental Bikes

Rental Bike
Rental Bike
99 €
E-Bike
E-Bike
269 €
Teenager's bike
Teenager's bike
49 €

Types of rental bikes

  • 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)
  • Teenager's bike (26 inch)
Fittings

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

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

Radweg-Reisen 10-gear unisex bike
10-gear unisex bike derailleur gears with freewheel
Radweg-Reisen 10-gear men's bike
10-gear men's bike derailleur gears with freewheel
Radweg-Reisen E-bike
Unisex E-bike, 8-gear hub gears, freewheel
Teenager's bike
26 inch Teenager's bike

Route profile

  • Start / Destination
    Regensburg
  • Length
    approx. 315 - 325 km
    Daily routes ●●●○○
    between 45 and 65 km, Ø 55 km
    Altitude profile ●●○○○
    between 130 and 270 m, Ø 195 m elevation gain
  • Tour operated by
    Radweg-Reisen
  • Mobility note
    The tour is only partially suitable for people with limited mobility.
    Just contact us regarding your individual needs.

Days
8

Ø km per day
55