Rothenburg–Regensburg Altmühltal Valley Cycle Path 2026 – Standard
The Altmühltal Valley cycle path, one of German's most popular cycle paths fascinates with the magnificent cragged Jura rocks, impressive heather of juniper and luscious meadows and watersides.

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Altmühltal Valley Cycle Path 2026 – Standard
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- 7 nights in well-selected hotels and inns of 4- and 3-star level along the Altmühltal valley cycle path
- daily buffet breakfast
- luggage transfer from hotel to hotel as far as Regensburg
- Entrance Ansbach castle
- Admission Crystal Museum in Riedenburg (closed on Mondays)
- information material (cycle route map with English tour description) per room
- travel document app with customized itinerary and GPS-data
- 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
Your cycling tour in the Altmühl Valley begins in the romantic town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Take time to stroll through the winding streets, enjoy the medieval atmosphere and perhaps sample a Franconian speciality in one of the inns. This will give your cycling holiday in Germany an unforgettable start.
Example of hotel: Hotel Goldenes Fass in RothenburgDay 2 - From Rothenburg o.d.T. to Ansbach, approx. 55 km
In the morning, you will pick up your rental bikes (if booked). Your first bike tour in Bavaria takes you from the source of the Altmühl River along idyllic river valleys via Hornau, Colmberg and Lehrberg to Ansbach. Here, you should visit the magnificent Ansbach Residence with its castle museum (admission included). Discover Baroque architecture and enjoy the cultural ambience.
Example of hotel: Hotel Fantasie in AnsbachDay 3 - From Ansbach into the region Wettelsheim/Weißenburg, approx. 65 km
Today, you will cycle past Lake Altmühl, a paradise for birdwatchers and nature lovers. Continue to Gunzenhausen, where you can take a break and enjoy some regional specialities. Immerse yourself in history at Karlsgraben, an impressive historical hydraulic engineering project by Charlemagne. Pass through Markt Berolzheim to reach Wettelsheim/Weißenburg.
Example of hotel: Hotel Goldenes Lamm in WettelsheimDay 4 - From Wettelsheim/Weißenburg to Eichstätt, approx. 50 km
The most scenic section of your cycling tour in the Altmühl Valley awaits you. You will cycle through the nature park with its striking Jurassic cliffs, wide valleys and flowering meadows. In Eichstätt, a charming bishopric and university town, the Baroque Residenzplatz square and Willibaldsburg Castle invite you to take a stroll.
Example of hotel: Hotel Adler in EichstättDay 5 - From Eichstätt to Beilngries, approx. 45 km
Today, your cycle tour in Germany takes you through the gently rolling valley of the Altmühl, which has widened here. On the way, you pass Walting, Arnsberg and the holiday resort of Kipfenberg, where it is worth stopping for a break at an inn serving regional cuisine. Your destination for the day, Beilngries, welcomes you with its historic charm and cosy hospitality.
Example of hotel: Hotel zur Krone in BeilngriesDay 6 - From Beilngries to Kelheim/surroundings, approx. 50 km
Cycle leisurely via Dietfurt to Riedenburg. There you can visit the Crystal Museum (included), which boasts the world's largest rock crystal collection. Continue your cycle tour along the Main-Danube Canal until the Altmühl flows into the Danube. Overnight stay in the Kelheim region, where beer gardens and Bavarian specialities round off the day deliciously.
Example of hotel: Hotel Dormero in KelheimDay 7 - From Kelheim to Regensburg, ca. 40 km
Today offers a special experience: a boat trip through the Danube Gorge to the famous Weltenburg Monastery (optional, approx. &euro 16,00). Afterwards, you will cycle via Saal an der Donau and Bad Abbach to Regensburg. This UNESCO World Heritage city fascinates visitors with its 2,000 years of history, Romanesque buildings, narrow streets and famous cathedral. It's the perfect end to your cycling tour in the Altmühl Valley.. Example of hotel: Hotel Hansa Apart in RegensburgDay 8 - Individual departure or extra nights
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
Parking in an unguarded public car park at Rothenburg railway station (no reservations possible).
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
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 detailed 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. OÖ Touristik GmbH will be fully responsible for the proper performance of the package.
As per law in the event of insolvency of OÖ Touristik GmbH the company refunds payments already made and additionally takes care of return transport, if originally included.
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: 30.04.2026 - 26.09.2026
Thursday - Sunday
Arrival: 30.04.2026 - 26.09.2026
A: 20.09.2026 - 26.09.2026
€ 599,00
double room/breakfast (per person and stay)
€ 797,00
single room/breakfast (per person and stay)
€ 154,00
Halfboard supplement (5x, in Beilngries and Kelheim breakfast only) (per person and stay)
B: 30.04.2026 - 17.05.2026 / 14.06.2026 - 23.07.2026 / 16.08.2026 - 19.09.2026
€ 765,00
double room/breakfast (per person and stay)
€ 963,00
single room/breakfast (per person and stay)
€ 154,00
Halfboard supplement (5x, in Beilngries and Kelheim breakfast only) (per person and stay)
C: 21.05.2026 - 13.06.2026 / 24.07.2026 - 15.08.2026
€ 819,00
double room/breakfast (per person and stay)
€ 1.017,00
single room/breakfast (per person and stay)
€ 154,00
Halfboard supplement (5x, in Beilngries and Kelheim breakfast only) (per person and stay)
Discounts
-100%
child up to 6 years
-50%
child 07-11 years
-25%
child 12-15 years
Saving tips
-5%
Early booking discount
in case your booking reaches us at least 60 days prior to your holiday start
Child discount for max. 1 person in a double room with 2 full-paying adults
Surcharge for last-minute bookings per booking from 5 days before arrival € 35.00
Child discount for max. 1 person in a double room with 2 full-paying adults
Surcharge for last-minute bookings per booking from 5 days before arrival € 35.00
01.04.2026 - 31.10.2026
€
70,00
extra night in Rothenburg, double room/breakfast (per person/night)
Discounts:
- child up to 6 years -100 % (additional bed)
- child 07-11 years -50 % (additional bed)
- child 12-15 years -25 % (additional bed)
€
100,00
extra night in Rothenburg, single room/breakfast (per person/night)
€
74,00
extra night in Regensburg, double room/breakfast (per person/night)
Discounts:
- child up to 6 years -100 % (additional bed)
- child 07-11 years -50 % (additional bed)
- child 12-15 years -25 % (additional bed)
€
98,00
extra night in Regensburg, single room/breakfast (per person/night)
01.04.2026 - 31.10.2026
€
125,00
Surcharge for beer culinary experience (3x half board and 3x beer tasting) (per person/stay)
01.04.2026 - 31.10.2026
€
45,00
transfer by bus (every Saturday and additional Friday in June & September) (per person and stay)
01.04.2026 - 31.10.2026
€
25,00
train ride Regensburg-Rothenburg, excl. bike (per person and stay)
01.04.2026 - 31.10.2026
€
38,00
transfer of own touring bike (every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday) (per person and stay)
01.04.2026 - 31.10.2026
€
38,00
transfer of own e-bike (every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday) (per person and stay)
Ladies bike 21-speed
- Model: Touring bikes from Schauff, Kettler or KTM.
- Frame: Aluminum women's frame
- Gear system: 21-speed derailleur with freewheel, Shimano
- Brakes: 2 rim brakes, Shimano
- Wheel/Tires: 28 inch hollow rim/rugged tires
- (26 inch on request for people smaller than 1.60 m)
- Saddle: Selle Royal
€ 90,00 per person and stay
Ladies bike 7-speed
- Model: Touring bikes from Schauff, Kettler or KTM.
- Frame: Aluminum ladies frame
- Gear system: 7-speed hub gears with freewheel, Shimano
- Brakes: 2 rim brakes, Shimano
- Wheel/Tires: 28 inch hollow rim/rugged tires
- (26 inch on request for people smaller than 1.60 m)
- Saddle: Selle Royal
€ 90,00 per person and stay
Men´s bike 21-speed
- Model: Touring bikes from Schauff, Kettler or KTM.
- Frame: Aluminum men's frame
- Gear system: 21-speed derailleur with freewheel, Shimano
- Brakes: 2 rim brakes, Shimano
- Wheel/Tires: 28 inch hollow rim/rugged tires
- (26 inch on request for people smaller than 1.60 m)
- Saddle: Selle Royal
€ 90,00 per person and stay
Men´s bike 7-speed
- Model: Touring bikes from Schauff, Kettler or KTM.
- Frame: Aluminum men's frame
- Gear system: 7-speed hub gears with freewheel, Shimano
- Brakes: 2 rim brakes, Shimano
- Wheel/Tires: 28 inch hollow rim/rugged tires
- (26 inch on request for people smaller than 1.60 m)
- Saddle: Selle Royal
€ 90,00 per person and stay
E-bike unisex
- Model: mostly Kalkhoff
- Frame: Aluminum unisex frame
- Gear system: 8-speed Nexus with freewheel, Shimano
- Brakes: 2 rim brakes, Shimano
- Wheel/tire: 28 inch hollow rim/rugged tires, Continental
- Saddle: Impulse Comfort Zone, elastomers
€ 200,00 per person and stay