Rothenburg-Eichstätt Altmühltal Valley Cycle Path 2026 - Short Tour
You have a few days off and don’t know where to go? Then the Altmühltal Valley nature park, a popular holiday destination has quite a bit to offer: the beautiful city of Rothenburg, unique landscapes with cragged Jura rocks and fascinating fauna and flora.
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Altmühltal Valley Cycle Path 2026 - Short Tour
After your inquiry you will immediately receive an e-mail message. If not, we kindly ask you to call us (0043 (0)732 / 72 77 - 237).
- 4 nights in well-selected 3-star hotels and inns
- daily buffet breakfast
- luggage transfer from hotel to hotel as far as Eichstätt
- information material (cycle map with English tour description) per room
- 1 cup of coffee + dessert in Eichstätt
- GPX data on request
- service hotline also at the weekend
Additional costs:
All prices in our offer include VAT. Not included in our prices is the city tax (approx. Euro 1,00 to 3,00 per person/night) and is to be paid at the respective hotel.
Day 1 - Individual arrival in Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Start your cycling holiday in the Altmühltal valley in a relaxed manner. The romantic old town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, with its medieval streets, half-timbered houses and cozy wine taverns, is the perfect way to get you in the mood for your upcoming cycling tour through Germany.
Example of hotel: Hotel Merian in RothenburgDay 2 - From Rothenburg o.d.T. to Herrieden/Ansbach, approx. 45–55 km
Today marks the start of your cycling tour along the Altmühltal Cycle Route. You will cycle through gently rolling countryside, passing the impressive Colmberg Castle and the charming little town of Leutershausen, birthplace of aviation pioneer Gustav Weißkopf. In Herrieden or Ansbach, you can look forward to historic old town streets, cozy cafés and Franconian specialities.
Example of hotel: Landgasthof Birkel in HerriedenDay 3 - From Herrieden/Ansbach to Weißenburg/surroundings, approx. 55–65 km
Today, your cycle tour through the Altmühl Valley takes you past the idyllic Altmühlsee lake, which invites you to take a pleasant break with a view of the lake. The tour continues to the historic Karlsgraben, an early canal construction project by Charlemagne. You then cycle through the Altmühl Valley Nature Park to the Roman-influenced town of Weißenburg, where culture and cuisine combine wonderfully.
Example of hotel: Hotel am Ellinger Tor in WeißenburgDay 4 - From Weißenburg/surroundings to Eichstätt/surroundings, approx. 45–55 km
The Altmühl River now meanders through an impressive valley landscape with striking Jurassic cliffs and tranquil floodplains. This stage of your cycling tour in Germany offers pure natural idyll. In Eichstätt, the baroque bishopric town, magnificent buildings, cozy cafés and fine patisseries await you. The perfect end to an enjoyable day of cycling.
Example of hotel: Hotel Garni Fuchs in EichstättDay 5 - Individual departure or extra nights
Return transfer by bus from Eichstätt to Rothenburg, prices see below.
Hotel note: We make every effort to book the hotels mentioned by name. However, if one is not available, we will switch to an equivalent company.
Parking facilities
During your cycling holidays you can park your car at the hotel, approx. EUR 5,00 – EUR 25,00 per day or night. Next to the hotels there are also a few public garages and parking spaces.
Note for people with limited mobility
The cycle tour is not suitable for people with limited mobility. However, in specific cases it is possible to accommodate individual customer requests (e.g. barrier-free room).
Passport and visa requirements
To check in to your hotel you will need a valid passport or ID card.
For citizens of countries outside the Schengen area other regulations may apply. You are responsible for obtaining any visa you may require in good time.
Terms and Conditions of Payment:
The deposit of 10% of the tour price is due at the latest 14 days after receipt of the booking confirmation. The balance must be paid 14 days before arrival.
Cancellation Policy:
According to our General Terms and Conditions, the customer may withdraw from the contract at any time in writing. In the event of cancellation or non-commencement of travel, the following cancellation fees will become payable:
20% of the tour price up to the 28th day before departure
30% of the tour price from 27th to 14th day before departure
50% of the tour price from the 13th to the 8th day before departure
70% of the tour price from 7th to 4th day before departure
90% of the tour price from the 3rd day before departure until the day of arrival or in case of no-show
If the customer makes changes of the date of travel up to 28 days before departure, we will charge a processing fee of € 50,00 per booking. After this date, the cancellation policy will apply. Such changes to a booking may only be made in individual cases and if possible; the customer has no right to any changes.
Our detailed Terms and Conditions of Business can be viewed on our website at https://www.radurlaub.com/en/home.html; upon request, will also send them to you by e-mail.
In case of a booking your announced data will be only used from OÖ Touristik GmbH for the process of bookings and related transactions and will be passed on only in the context of the contractual relationship to third parties. (for example, tourist service providers, sights, passenger transport, processors). The detailled Privacy Notice you will find on www.radurlaub.com/en/privacynotice.html
Standard information
The combination of travel services offered to you is a package within the meaning of Directive (EU) 2015/2302.
This ensures that you will benefit from all EU rights applicable to packages. Company OÖ Touristik GmbH will be fully responsible for the proper performance of the package as a whole.
Additionally, as required by law, the company OÖ Touristik GmbH has protection in place to refund your payments and, where transport is included in the package, to ensure your repatriation in the event that it becomes insolvent.
More information on key rights under Directive (EU) 2015/2302 https://www.radurlaub.com/en/reisebedingungen.html.
Financial cover for customers
The tour operator OÖ Touristik GmbH, Freistädter Str. 119, 4041 Linz has completed a bankruptcy insurance with Raiffeisen Landesbank Oberösterreich AG, Europaplatz 1a, 4020 Linz. The liquidator is the Europäische Reiseversicherung AG, Kratochwjlestraße 4, 1220 Wien, Email: info@europaeische.at, 24-hour emergency number: +43 1 3172500.
Travelers have to contact the liquidator within 8 weeks if they are denied claims due to the insolvency of OÖ Touristik GmbH. Details on the business license of OÖ Touristik GmbH can be found on the website https://www.gisa.gv.at/abfrage under the GISA number 14930096.
Arrival: 10.04.2026 - 05.10.2026
daily
Arrival: 10.04.2026 - 05.10.2026
A: 10.04.2026 - 13.04.2026 / 29.09.2026 - 05.10.2026
€ 399,00
double room/breakfast (per person and stay)
€ 549,00
single room/breakfast (per person and stay)
B: 14.04.2026 - 16.05.2026 / 20.06.2026 - 04.07.2026 / 22.08.2026 - 28.09.2026
€ 548,00
double room/breakfast (per person and stay)
€ 698,00
single room/breakfast (per person and stay)
C: 17.05.2026 - 19.06.2026 / 05.07.2026 - 21.08.2026
€ 598,00
double room/breakfast (per person and stay)
€ 748,00
single room/breakfast (per person and stay)
Saving tips
-5%
early booking discount
in case your booking reaches us at least 60 days prior to your holiday start
01.04.2026 - 31.10.2026
€
68,00
extra night in Rothenburg, double room/breakfast (per person/night)
€
115,00
extra night in Rothenburg, single room/breakfast (per person/night)
€
68,00
extra night in Eichstätt, double room/breakfast (per person/night)
€
102,00
extra night in Eichstätt, single room/breakfast (per person/night)
01.04.2026 - 31.10.2026
€
99,00
bus transfer Eichstätt-Rothenburg passenger transfer only, (Friday and Saturday, at 11 am) from 2 persons (per person and stay)
01.04.2026 - 31.10.2026
€
30,00
bus transfer of own touring bike (per person and stay)
01.04.2026 - 31.10.2026
€
30,00
bus transfer of own e-bike (per person and stay)
Our bikes
Unisex bike with stepless shifting
- Multi-gear unisex bike
- with freewheel
- Saddle bag
€ 99,00 per person and stay
€ 129,00 per person and stay incl. damage and theft protection
Electrically powered bike
€ 209,- per person and stay
€ 259,- per person and stay incl. damage and theft protection