Individual arrival. A walk with the Rothenburg night watchman takes you through dreamy alleys.
Overnight stay: Rothenburg
On the Altmühltal cycle path without gradients on paved forest and field paths, small side roads with little traffic and mostly on fine gravel cycle paths. Along the Main- Danube Canal you cycle on paved gravel paths. With a few exceptions, you cycle on the Franconian Water Cycle Path without major inclines.
Minimum number of participants: 2 people
Overview of your benefits
- Good value for money
- Tour incl. hotels and luggage transport
- Extensive route booklet & GPS data
- Top brand rental bikes bookable
- Over 30 years of experience
Through the upper Altmühltal you reach the picturesque town of Leutershausen. The medieval atmosphere can still be felt in Herrieden. You can find impressive architectural monuments in the former residential town of Ansbach.
Overnight location: Herrieden/Ansbach
The romantic Altmühlsee in Gunzenhausen invites you to take a break. Located in the Altmühltal Nature Park you will find historic Weißenburg and the spa town of Treuchtlingen.
Accommodation location: Treuchtlingen region
Bizarre rock formations now line the further course of the river through a landscape of unique beauty. A baroque natural jewel is the episcopal city of Eichstätt. Chocolate and coffee lovers will find culinary delights in the Café Chocolatique.
Accommodation location: Eichstätt region
The path leads you through the Gungoldinger juniper heath to the three-castle town of Riedenburg, where you will find a magnificent collection of crystals and precious stones in the Crystal Museum. The historic old town of Beilngries is surrounded by a well-preserved town wall.
Accommodation location: Beilngries
Today's bike tour takes you to Plankstetten Monastery. Try a glass of schnapps from our own distillery. Along the Main-Danube Canal takes you to the castle town of Hilpoltstein. At the nearby Rothsee, bathing enthusiasts can relax on the well-kept sunbathing areas.
Overnight stay: Hilpoltstein/Roth
This stage of the Franconian Water Cycle Path leads along the Castle Road from the Franconian Lake District to Romantic Franconia. Via the minnesinger town of Wolframs-Eschenbach, with its completely preserved town wall, you reach the former residential town of Ansbach.
Accommodation location: Ansbach
On the following section of the route, the Franconian Water Cycle Path inspires with numerous historical discoveries. After Colmberg with its imposing castle you cycle through the hilly foothills of the Frankenhöhe to Rothenburg.
Overnight stay: Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Departure on your own.
Overnight stay: Rothenburg ob der Tauber
- 8 nights in booked category, including breakfast
- Luggage transport from hotel to hotel (9:00 a.m. to 17:30 p.m.)
- 1 set of travel documents per room (German or English)
- Schnaps tasting in the Plankstetten monastery
- Night watchman tour of Rothenburg ob der Tauber (only for Category II and Category II+)
- 1 cup of coffee + dessert in Eichstätt (only for cat. II+)
- Restaurant guide with the best rest stops
- GPS data on request
Money-saving tip: 5% early booking discount for tours in 2027, valid until 31.10.2026
- The discount is automatically deducted during the booking process.
Basic price in € per person
Get a price quote now: Go to the price calculator
Note: To book this tour you need at least 2 participants.
| Double room including breakfast |
Cat I
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Cat II
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Cat II+
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| 10.04.2027 - 16.04.2027 | 899,00 € | 999,00 € | 1.199,00 € |
| 17.04.2027 - 07.05.2027 | 998,00 € | 1.098,00 € | 1.348,00 € |
| 08.05.2027 - 31.05.2027 | 1.098,00 € | 1.198,00 € | 1.448,00 € |
| 01.06.2027 - 10.09.2027 | 1.198,00 € | 1.298,00 € | 1.548,00 € |
| 11.09.2027 - 19.09.2027 | 1.098,00 € | 1.198,00 € | 1.448,00 € |
| 20.09.2027 - 26.09.2027 | 998,00 € | 1.098,00 € | 1.348,00 € |
| 27.09.2027 - 03.10.2027 | 899,00 € | 999,00 € | 1.199,00 € |
| Single room including breakfast |
Cat I
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Cat II
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Cat II+
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|---|---|---|---|
| 10.04.2027 - 16.04.2027 | 1.249,00 € | 1.359,00 € | 1.619,00 € |
| 17.04.2027 - 07.05.2027 | 1.348,00 € | 1.458,00 € | 1.768,00 € |
| 08.05.2027 - 31.05.2027 | 1.448,00 € | 1.558,00 € | 1.868,00 € |
| 01.06.2027 - 10.09.2027 | 1.548,00 € | 1.658,00 € | 1.968,00 € |
| 11.09.2027 - 19.09.2027 | 1.448,00 € | 1.558,00 € | 1.868,00 € |
| 20.09.2027 - 26.09.2027 | 1.348,00 € | 1.458,00 € | 1.768,00 € |
| 27.09.2027 - 03.10.2027 | 1.249,00 € | 1.359,00 € | 1.619,00 € |
Rental bikes
| 24-speed unisex wheels with freewheel | |
|---|---|
| 01.01.2027 - 31.12.2027 | 99,00 € |
| Electric rental bike with luggage bag | |
|---|---|
| 01.01.2027 - 31.12.2027 | 229,00 € |
Rothenburg
| Room price per person |
Cat I
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Cat II
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Cat II+
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|---|---|---|---|
| Doppelzimmer inkl. Frühstück | 70,00 € | 78,00 € | 131,00 € |
| Einzelzimmer inkl. Frühstück | 118,00 € | 133,00 € | 205,00 € |
Rothenburg ob der Tauber
| Room price per person |
Cat I
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Cat II
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Cat II+
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|---|---|---|---|
| Doppelzimmer inkl. Frühstück | 70,00 € | 78,00 € | 131,00 € |
| Einzelzimmer inkl. Frühstück | 118,00 € | 133,00 € | 205,00 € |
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Reisecode
- ALT 03
Altmühltal - circular tour
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Duration
- 9 days
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Overnight stays
- 8 nights
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Overnight stays
- about 350 km
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- 2
Daily travel start April 10.04th – October 03.10.2027, 2 (minimum number of participants: people)
Note: To book this tour you need at least 2 participants.
| Basic price in € per person * 2027 |
Cat I
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Cat II
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Cat II+
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|---|---|---|---|
| Double room including breakfast | From €899 | From €999 | From €1199 |
| Single room including breakfast | From €1249 | From €1359 | From €1619 |
5% early booking discount for tours in 2027, valid until 31.10.2026
Attention: This trip is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Parking:
- Some hotels have their own parking facilities directly on site, which are either free of charge or subject to a fee (between € 5 and € 10 per day or night, payable on site, information without guarantee).
- public car parks/parking spaces free of charge/chargeable (information without guarantee, payable on site)
General tip for traveling by car
A comprehensive overview of parking lots can be conveniently viewed on the external website www.parkopedia.de.
Rooms with shower/toilet or bath/toilet
Category I: good inns and mid-range hotels at the 3-star level
Category II: good to very good inns and hotels in the 3- and 4-star category
Category II+: comfortable, very good hotels at a 4-star level
General information
Not included in the price: Cultural development tax, bed tax, arrival and departure, transfers, excursions, entrance and sightseeing fees, city maps, ferry fees, insurance, tips and personal expenses.
This trip is not suitable for people with reduced mobility. Maps presented are for illustrative purposes only and do not reflect geographical reality.
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