Rothenburg ob der Tauber is the epitome of medieval town romantics and has been immortalized by artists such as Spitzweg and Richter. Be guided through the town in the evening by the night watchman and learnall kinds of interesting facts about life in Rothenburg back in the day.

You start in the Taubertal and it doesn’t take long until you reach the Altmühl. A nice alternative is the route via the nearby Altmühl spring (approx. 10 km longer). Past the Zollernburg in Colmberg you head to Herrieden or Ansbach.

Today you cross the former border of the Roman Empire, the Limes, and arrive at your destination in a leisurely ride through the Franconian Lake District – either Weißenburg, which houses the largest Roman treasure find in Germany, the tranquil Wettelsheim or to Treuchtlingen with its thermal spa.

On today’s stage the valley becomes narrower and the river Altmühl cuts deep into the Jurassic rock. The 12 Apostels, an impressive rock formation, are a marvellous sight. Again and again you will cycle past mighty castles on your journey to Eichstätt, a former bishop city characterised by charming Baroque buildings.

In Eichstätt take the opportunity before you leave to visit the Jura museum, which has lots of fossils of dinosaurs from the area. Your cycle tour today takes you through a juniper heath in Altmühltal valley to your destination, the charming town of Beilngries.

From Dietfurt, you follow the Altmühl in the bed of the Main-Danube canal and soon reach Prunn Castle, which towers majestically over the river. In Kelheim you reach the end of today‘s section – which is also the end of the Altmühl. From here it flows into the Danube. If your legs aren‘t wobbling too much, go and visit the Hall of Liberation, which offers great views of the area. If you spend the night in Abensberg or Bad Gögging, you will travel through the beautiful Danube Gorge by boat before reaching your destination.

If you have not yet taken the boat trip to Weltenburg Monastery and the impressive Danube Gorge, you have the opportunity to do so today. The oldest monastery in Bavaria is beautifully situated on a loop of the Danube. It awaits its guests with home-brewed beer in the large beer garden. You travel along the Danube to Regensburg. Regensburg’s old town, which has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a wonderful place to take a walk and always discover something new. Filled with modern flair and lively city life, your stay in Regensburg will be unforgettable

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