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The route at a glance

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Top-Tripp 17: The Altmühl cycle path classic

ALTMÜHL CYCLE PATH

People travel halfway around the world to experience the "German Romance" of Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Regensburg is considered as one of the most beautiful, preserved large cities in Germany (UNESCO World Heritage Site). In between lies the 260 km long beautiful Altmühl cycle path.

FACTS

Individual cycling tour starting in Rothenburg ob der Tauber and ending in Regensburg.

ROUTE

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  • Day 1, Arrival
    at Rothenburg/T. Distribution of bicycles and information packages. Private parking (unsecured).
    3***Hotel Goldenes Fass
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  • Day 2, Ansbach (49 km)
    At the beginning riding through light hills to the Altmühl riverhead; then riding along the "playing" stream passing the Hohenzollern Castle Colmberg till Ansbach (guided tour through the imperial palace; the biggest orangery in the world).
    3***+Hotel Bürgerpalais
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  • Day 3, Wettelsheim a. d. A. (60 km)
    Riding along the lake Altmühlsee and through Gunzenhausen reaching Karlsgraben and Wettelsheim.
    3***Gasthof Goldenes Lamm
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  • Day 4, Arnsberg (69 km)
    Riding through Treuchtlingen and the Altmühltal nature park. Further to Pappenheim, Solnhofen reaching the "Twelve Apostles" cliffs and the Bishop's city Eichstätt. Continuing further along the Altmühl passing through the Roman fortress Pfünz reaching Arnsberg.
    3***Hotel Raben
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  • Day 5, Riedenburg (52 km)
    Passing by Beilngries (Church of Our Lady) and Dietfurt (Chinese fountain) arriving to the three - castle city Riedenburg.
    3***Hotel Krone
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  • Day 7, Departure
    Return journey to Rothenburg or stay extension 

CUISINE

Daily breakfast buffet and one evening Frankish special menu; 3 course menu with HB.

YOUR CONTACT PERSON

Reinhard Falkner
T:+43/70/2080-21

EXTRA NIGHTS

3***Hotel Goldenes Fass, Rothenburg
Extra nights incl. bicycle tour at the Taubertalradweg to Bad Mergentheim. Pick-up service with the Bus:
€ 68,50 Double room/€ 90,- Single room

4****Hotel Courtyard by Marriott, Regensburg
Extra nights/BB incl. shipping Walhalla - Regensburg with bicycle:
€ 69,- Double room/€ 94,- Single room

Open dates are marked green. For booking please klick on the day of arrival.

Services included

  • 6 overnight stays with breakfast buffet
  • Luggage service to Regensburg including insurance till max. € 700,-/person
  • Return journey Regensburg - Rothenburg
  • Private unsecured parking
  • Guided tour through the imperial palace in Ansbach
  • One Frankish specialty dinner
  • Bicycle and saddle bag rental
  • Information package and tour map
  • 7 days service telephone

Dates

Daily arrival from April, 30 till October, 10 (=last arrival)
Low Season: from April, 30 till May, 12; from June, 17 till June, 27; from September, 1 till October, 10
High Season: from May, 13 till June, 16; from June, 28 till August, 31

Prices

Daily Low Season High Season
Double room/shower/WC € 465,- € 499,-
Single room/shower/WC € 575,- € 609,-
Surcharge for HB (3 course menu) + € 82,- + € 82,-
Surcharge for arrival on Fr, Sa & Su + € 65,- + € 65,-