2024
Family Cycling Holiday in Bavaria
Circuit in the Altmuehl Valley and Franconian Lakelands
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- Radweg-Reisen
- Included: Boat trip on Brombachsee Lake, entrance to Pappenheim castle, entrance to Treuchtlingen thermal baths
- Daily routes ●○○○○, altitude profile ●○○○○
Days
6
Ø km per day
35
This relaxing family cycling holiday in Bavaria takes you along quiet roads, away from the traffic, through Franconian lakelands and the Altmühltal valley. The lakes here, which were artificially landscaped, now appear quite natural. Dive into the water of the Altmühl and Brombachsee lakes, follow the traces of the Romans in Weißenburg and explore the romantic castle of Pappenheim. Not far from the shoreline you‘ll find not only thermal waters but also the most beautiful sandy beaches. Expect to see weird and wonderful rock formations along the Altmühl. And there‘s always a playground or picnic spot close to your route. This is a holiday that not only families will enjoy, but anyone who is wanting to get away from the hectic of everyday life.
Itinerary
- Booking code
BY-GG5 - Start / Destination
Gunzenhausen - Duration
6 days / 5 nights - Length
approx. 145 km
Daily routes ●○○○○
between 30 and 40 km, Ø 35 km
Altitude profile ●○○○○
Day 1: Individual arrival in Gunzenhausen
Your family cycling holiday starts in the middle of the Franconian lake district, the attractive holiday area with lots of leisure-time activities to offer. This is where the Roman limes once coursed; the medieval town fortifications, baroque buildings and pretty timbre-framed houses narrate the town's long history. Altmühlsee Lake is right on the edge of the town. Why not test the quality of the water yourself and dive in for a dip?
Altmühlsee Lake in Gunzenhausen
Day 2: Round tour Brombachsee lake, approx. 35 km + boat trip
Today you will go on a trip all round Brombachsee Lake. There are many playgrounds along the cycle path. Laze around at any of the many sandy beaches or try some of the refreshments in a beer garden. But you won't just be spending your day at the waterside, but right on the water! Enjoy a trip on Europe's biggest passenger Trimaran complete with restaurant and a playboat for children on the deck.
Brombachsee Lake
Day 3: Gunzenhausen - Weißenburg, approx. 40 km
Your cycling holiday continues today along peaceful pathways through woods, fields and meadows to Pleinfeld. From there you cycle along the Swabian Rezat river, towards today's destination. Follow the tracks of the Romans in Weißenburg and explore the winding streets of the historic quarter. Parts of the impressive, mighty city wall are still intact.
The impressive city wall of Weißenburg
Day 4: Weißenburg - Wettelsheim, approx. 30 km
In Treuchtlingen you meet the Almuehl again and follow it to Pappenheim. From the castle of Pappenheim you get a fantastic view of the Altmuehl Valley. Before the castle walls, a wonderful panorama opens up over the Altmühltal valley – through which you will be cycling to today's destination, the modest town of Wettelsheim, before the gates of Treuchtlingen.
View from the Pappenheim castle
Day 5: Wettelsheim – Gunzenhausen and round tour Altmühlsee lake, approx. 40 km
This section is pleasantly flat and short. This leaves you enough time for a relaxed visit to the thermal baths in Treuchtlingen or a refreshing dip in Altmühlsee Lake when you arrive in Gunzenhausen. You follow the Altmühl downstream and enjoy the peace and quiet of this idyllic countryside before you cycle to Gunzenhausen.
From Treuchtlingen to Gunzenhausen
Day 6: Individual departure or extension of stay
After breakfast your family cycling holiday in Bavaria unfortunately comes to an end. We would be more than happy to extend your stay.
Children by the lake | ©IDM South Tyrol-Alto Adige - Helmuth Rier
Dates / Prices / Services
Services
- 5 nights incl. breakfast, national 3* level
- Luggage transport from hotel to hotel, no limit on the number of pieces, max. 20 kg / piece
- Boat trip Enderndorf – Ramsberg incl. bike
- Entrance to Treuchtlingen thermal baths (2 hrs)
- Entrance Pappenheim Castle
- Travel documents with maps (1 x per room)
- Service hotline (7 days, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.)
For our younger cyclists
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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% |
Additional services
Additional bookable services
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Additional fee single room |
199 € |
Additional nights
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Room
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Breakfast
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Price
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Gunzenhausen
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DBL |
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69 € |
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SGL |
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109 € |
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Treuchtlingen-Wettelsheim
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DBL |
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55 € |
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SGL |
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95 € |
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Weißenburg
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DBL |
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59 € |
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SGL |
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99 € |
Rental bikes
Rental Bikes
Rental Bike
99 €
E-Bike
259 €
Children's and Teenager's bike
49 €
Trailer
49 €
Types of rental bikes
- 8-gear unisex bike, hub gears with back-pedal brakes (men’s bikes from 1.75 m)
- 27-gear unisex bike, derailleur gears with freewheel (men’s bikes from 1.75 m)
- Electric bike / Pedelec with freewheel (minimum age 16 years)
- Children's / teenager's bike (20 – 26 inch), children's trailer, children's trailer Weehoo, child seat
Fittings
Pannier, handlebar bag, milometer, bike lock, pump, repair kit
Here you find further information and pictures of our rental bikes.
8-gear unisex bike, hub gears with back-pedal brakes
8-gear men's bike, hub gears with back-pedal brakes
27-gear unisex bike, derailleur gears with freewheel
27-gear men's bike, derailleur gears with freewheel
Unisex E-Bike, 8-speed hub gears and free-wheel
Children's bike
Teen's bike
Recumbent seater Weehoo trailer
Child trailer with seating for two children
Child seat
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8- / 27-gear rental bike |
99 € |
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E-bike / pedelec |
259 € |
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Children's / teenager's bike, trailer |
49 € |
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Child seat |
free |
Brief info
- Booking code
BY-GG5 - Start / Destination
Gunzenhausen - Duration
6 days, 5 nights - Length
approx. 145 km
Daily routes ●○○○○
between 30 and 40 km, Ø 35 km
Altitude profile ●○○○○ - Trail conditions
Routes are mainly flat, mostly on dedicated cycle paths, rarely on paved forest and field paths - Parking information
Public parking spaces available near the hotel
No reservation through Radweg-Reisen possible - Tour operated by
Radweg-Reisen - Mobility note
The trip is only conditionally suitable for people with limited mobility.
Please do not hesitate to contact us regarding your individual needs. - Print version PDF