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Altmuehltal/
Rothenburg-Eichstätt

Altmühltal Cycle Path

Short tour at Altmühltal Cycle Path

Begin your cycling tour in the medieval town of Rothenburg, only a few kilometres away from the source of the Altmühl. You cycle through the nature park Altmühltal and the Franconian lake country and will discover a landscape of unique beauty. The town of Eichstätt is a comprehensive artwork and the last stop of your bicycle tour.

Dates 2025:

Arrival: daily
Duration: 5 days
Dates:
Season 1: Apr 10.-12., Oct 01.-05.
Season 2: Apr 13.-May 24., Jun 21.-Jul 05., Aug 23.-Sept 30.
Season 3: May 25.-Jun 20., Jul 06.-Aug 22,

3 different hotel categories to choose

1st Day: Rothenburg ob der Tauber

Individual arrival. Take a walk with the Rothenburg night watchman through dreamlike alleys.

2nd Day: Rothenburg ob der Tauber – Herrieden/Ansbach (approx. 45-55 km)

Cycle through the upper Altmühl valley to the picturesque town of Leutershausen, The medieval ambience can still be felt in Herrieden. Impressive monuments can be found in the former residence city of Ansbach.

3rd Day: Herrieden/Ansbach – Region Weißenburg (approx. 55-65 km)

The romantic Altmühlsee Lake in Gunzenhausen invites one to take a break. Located in the nature park Altmühltal, highlights include the historic Weißenburg and the thermal town of Treuchtlingen.

4th Day: Region Weißenburg – Region Eichstätt (approx. 45-55 km)

Bizarre rock formations now line the following river course, through a landscape of unique beauty. A natural baroque jewel is the bishop’s town Eichstätt. Those fond of chocolate and coffee can enjoy culinary delights in the Café Chocolatique.

5th Day: Region Eichstätt

Individual departure or extension.

YOUR ACCOMMODATION:

For this trip you can choose between three different hotel categories:

Category Basic: Accommodation in good inns and middle-class hotels with 3-star-level
Category Medium: Accommodation in good to very good inns and hotels with 3- and 4-star-level
Category Premium: Accommodation in comfortable, very good hotels with 4-star-level

Please note that accommodation requests are always updated daily at the time of booking. The selection is based on availability. Of course, we are happy to accept non-binding customer requests. Tell us your wishes when booking.

You will receive the accommodation we have actually booked with the hotellist and the travel documents (after the booking confirmation at the earliest).

YOUR BICYCLES:

24-speed Unisex
E-Bikes

Rental bikes with freewheel
rental bike insurance
handlebar bag/room
pannier bag
Odometer
repair kit
air pump
lock

ARRIVAL INFORMATION:

Parking

Some of the hotels have their own parking spaces directly on the premises, which are either free of charge or subject to a charge (between € 5,- and € 10,- per day or night). In the vicinity there are public parking garages or parking spaces (free of charge or for a fee), which you can also use. For further information, you can contact the respective arrival hotel after receiving your hotel list.

Train station

Station: Rothenburg ob der Tauber

Airport

Next airport: Nuremberg (NUE)

4 nights incl. breakfast buffet
Luggage transport (NO limit to the amount of pieces of luggage) daily between 09.00 am and 05.30 pm
Rental bike complete protection insurance
1 cup of coffee + dessert in Eichstätt
Restaurant guide with the best refreshments
Best prepared travel documents
GPS-data on request
7-day-service-hotline

*Cat.Premium (4hotels)**	Season 1	Season 2	Season 3
Double room	559,-	758,-	798,-
Single room	769,-	968,-	1.008,-

Cat.Medium (3-4*inns+hotels)	Season 1	Season 2	Season 3
Double room	459,-	608,-	658,-
Single room	609,-	758,-	808,-

Cat.Basic (3*inns+hotels)	Season 1	Season 2	Season 3
Double room	399,-	528,-	578,-
Single room	529,-	658,-	708,-

_{prices in EUR/person}

All taxes, if due, payable locally.

Discount children /extra bed – upon request

Additional bookable

Rental bikes
24-speed	99,-
E-Bike	209,-
Transfer (min. 2 persons)
Eichstätt-Rothenburg Sat+Sun 11am., approx. 2 hrs, excl. bike	119,–
Own bike on transfer	20,-

Additional nights incl. breakfast	Double room	Single room
Rothenburg (Cat.Premium)	124,-	185,-
Rothenburg (Cat.Medium)	74,-	109,-
Rothenburg (Cat.Basic)	66,-	99,-
Region Eichstätt (Cat.Premium)	124,-	159,-
Region Eichstätt (Cat.Medium)	80,-	104,-
Region Eichstätt (Cat.Basic)	66,-	99,-