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Altmühl and Danube circular tour

Of Castles and Rivers: Your Cycling Tour through the Heart of Bavaria

travel code
ALT 08
Duration
8 days / 7 nights
Price
From 614€
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Non-binding offer ALT 08
Price calculator last updated: January 13.10.2026,

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Immerse yourself in a unique cycling tour that takes you through the picturesque landscapes of Bavaria, past historic towns, impressive castles and monasteries, and through idyllic nature reserves. This tour combines culture, history, and nature experiences in a perfect way. Start your journey in charming Eichstätt and follow the gently rolling paths of the Altmühl and Danube cycle paths to Regensburg and further along the Danube Gorge. Relax in traditional beer gardens, discover hidden medieval treasures, and let yourself be pampered by Bavarian hospitality. Each stage holds new surprises and offers the perfect balance of relaxation and adventure. Experience Bavaria as you have never seen it before.

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
Die Skyline von Regensburg in Deutschland Radler auf einem Fahradweg an der Donau

On your own. Your journey begins in Eichstätt, nestled in the Altmühltal Nature Park. Here you can explore the magnificent old town with its impressive cathedral, the residence and the majestic Willibaldsburg. Let yourself be enchanted by the historical atmosphere and enjoy the many cultural highlights of this charming city.

Overnight stay in Eichstätt

The car-free Altmühl cycle path leads through the juniper heath past Walting, Kipfenberg (geographical center of Bavaria) and Kinding (fortified church) to Beilngries (baroque town hall, Hirschberg Castle).

Accommodation location: Beilngries

Passing Dietfurt, we continue to Riedenburg, home to the Crystal Museum (the world's largest group of rock crystals). Along the... Main-Danube Canal with its modern lock systems up to the mouth of the Altmühl into the Danube near Kelheim.

Overnight stay in Kelheim

Via Bad Abbach, you can reach the UNESCO World Heritage city of Regensburg (Stone Bridge, Cathedral, Thurn and Taxis Palace) via the Danube Cycle Path. Guided tour of the historic Imperial Diet in the Old Town Hall, including the torture chamber. Tip: Continue by bike to the Walhalla memorial, return by boat (+16 km cycling and 120 minutes boat trip, on your own).

Overnight stay in Regensburg

Along the cycle path to the Danube Gorge. By boat to Weltenburg Abbey (approx. €18 including bike, payable on site) with the oldest brewery in the world and an atmospheric beer garden.

Overnight stay: Bad Gögging

The car-free Danube cycle path leads partly through hop fields and past beautiful bathing lakes, via Vohburg and Ingolstadt (Anatomy, New Castle, Old Town) to Neuburg/Donau.

Overnight stay: Neuburg / Danube

The highlight and finale: A short stretch along the Danube, then through the Wellheim dry valley to the medieval Dollnstein and on to Eichstätt, where you will spend the night.

Overnight stay in Eichstätt

On your own after breakfast or as an extension.

Overnight stay: Eichstätt (departure)

  • 7 nights including breakfast
  • Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel
  • Entrance to the Crystal Museum Riedenburg (closed on Mondays)
  • Guided tour of the Reichstag Museum with torture chamber in Regensburg
  • 7 days service hotline
  • 1 set of travel documents per room (German, English, Dutch, French, Italian or Spanish), cycling guidebook (German only)
  • GPS data on request
  • Local contact persons: German, English and Dutch
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.
Further information

Basic price in € per person

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Double room including breakfast Cat II
30.04.2027 - 02.05.2027 614,00 €
07.05.2027 - 09.05.2027 778,00 €
14.05.2027 - 13.06.2027 817,00 €
18.06.2027 - 25.07.2027 778,00 €
30.07.2027 - 15.08.2027 817,00 €
20.08.2027 - 12.09.2027 778,00 €
17.09.2027 - 02.10.2027 614,00 €
Single room including breakfast Cat II
30.04.2027 - 02.05.2027 809,00 €
07.05.2027 - 09.05.2027 973,00 €
14.05.2027 - 13.06.2027 1.012,00 €
18.06.2027 - 25.07.2027 973,00 €
30.07.2027 - 15.08.2027 1.012,00 €
20.08.2027 - 12.09.2027 973,00 €
17.09.2027 - 02.10.2027 809,00 €

Rental bikes

    Rental bike with luggage bag
    01.01.2027 - 31.12.2027 90,00 €
    Electric rental bike with luggage bag
    01.01.2027 - 31.12.2027 200,00 €

Additional Services

    Half board (5 x) expected on days 1, 2, 4, 5 and 7.
    01.01.2027 - 31.12.2027 158,00 €

Eichstätt

Room price per person Cat II
Doppelzimmer inkl. Frühstück 70,00 €
Einzelzimmer inkl. Frühstück 95,00 €

Eichstätt (departure)

Room price per person Cat II
Doppelzimmer inkl. Frühstück 70,00 €
Einzelzimmer inkl. Frühstück 95,00 €

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Reisecode
ALT 08

Altmühl and Danube circular tour

Duration
8 days
Overnight stays
7 nights
Overnight stays
about 290 km

Arrival every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from April 30th to October 2nd, 2027

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Basic price in € per person * 2027 Cat II
Double room including breakfast From €614
Single room including breakfast From €809

5% early booking discount for tours in 2027, valid until 31.10.2026

Attention: This trip is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

  • Train: to/from Eichstätt main station
  • Parking: near the hotel (approx. €10 per week, payable locally) (subject to availability, no advance reservation possible) OR www.parkopedia.de

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 in category II

 

 

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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