Altmühltal Cycle Path, Rothenburg – Regensburg

The city is the embodiment of medieval city romance and was perpetuated from artists as Spitzweg and Richter. Make a tour through Rothenburg with the nightwatchman.

You cycle from valley Taubertal to the Altmühl origin in the former residence city Ansbach with precious rococo palace.

Through meadows and range land to Gunzenhausen, the centre of the Franconia lake area. In Graben you will find the leftover of a canal project which was planned from Charlemagne. Afterwards you continue to Weißenburg, famous for its roman excavations.

On your today’s bike tour the valley get narrower, river Altmühl cuts deeply into the Jura Mountain. Fortresses seem the way and Eichstätt presents itself as former bishop’s city in lovely baroque style.

Within a few kilometres you reach the reconstructed roman castle Vetoniana. You continue through a picturesque nature park which is coined through cedar heathland. Along imposing fortress Kipfenberg to Riedenburg.

Along the Danube to Regensburg. The city is considered the best preserved major German city and was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The city is the embodiment of medieval city romance and was perpetuated from artists as Spitzweg and Richter. Let the night watchman guide you through the old town and learn from him about life in Rothenburg in earlier times.

You start above the Tauber and it doesn't take long to reach the Altmühl. A great alternative is the route via the nearby Altmühl spring (approx. 10 km longer). You pass the Zollernburg castle in Colmberg on the way to Herrieden. You can either take the direct route via Leutershausen or take a worthwhile detour via Ansbach.

Today you cross the former border of the Roman Empire, the Limes, and take a leisurely ride through the Franconian Lake District to your destination - either Weißenburg, which is home to the largest Roman treasure trove in Germany, the tranquil town of Wettelsheim or Treuchtlingen with its thermal baths.

On your today’s bike tour the valley gets narrower, river Altmühl cuts deeply into the Jura Mountain and you can marvel at the 12 Apostles, an impressive rock formation. Fortresses seem the way and Eichstätt presents itself as former bishop’s city in lovely baroque style.

Today's stage through the charming nature park, characterized by juniper heaths, is pleasantly flat and easy. Along the way, you will pass Kipfenberg, located near the geographical center of Bavaria and guarded by the imposing Kipfenberg Castle. The Altmühl River leads you back to Kinding-Enkering, where you can unwind and end the evening in a relaxed atmosphere at a beer garden.

Via Beilngries, situated between the Altmühl and the Main-Danube Canal, and Dietfurt, you will soon reach today’s stage destination, Riedenburg, with its three castles overlooking the town.

The last few kilometers take you to Kelheim, where you can visit the Liberation Hall or take a boat trip on the Danube to Weltenburg Abbey before cycling to Regensburg with its enchanting old town. Your cycle tour ends in the evening and it's time for your individual departure - or you can extend your stay and book an extra night.