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In the heart of the ALTMÜHLTAL NATURE PARK


Cycling Tour from Eichstätt along the Altmühl Cycle Path from staying at 4☼☼☼☼Hotel Das Altmühltal—6 nights accommodation with breakfast buffet, a city tour of Eichstätt including the cathedral, 3 beer samples from the Hofmühl Brewery in Eichstätt, and much more.

©  (c) Dietmar Denger / Touristinformation Eichstätt
Overview
Dates 2026

Arrival on Sundays from June 14th to October 11th

Off season: September 20th to October 11th
Low season:
June 14th to July 19th and August 16th to September 13th
High season: July 26th to August 9th

Tour
  • 225–235 km by bike, 33 minutes by train
  • flat to gently rolling bike paths
Tour characteristics
  • Fitness
  • Quality of cycle paths
  • Signage
Route
Sunday, arrival

to Eichstätt on the Altmühl River. Parking is available near the hotel (approx. 10 per week, payable on site) or in the hotel parking garage (subject to availability, approx. €10 per day, payable on site). Your rental bike (if booked) will be waiting for you at the hotel.

Monday, Pfünz Roman Fort (29 km, 150 hm)

Follow the bike path to Wasserzell, past Ochsenfeld and Pietenfeld to the Roman fort in Pfünz, then return via the Altmühl Bike Path. Guided tour of Eichstätt.

Tuesday, Karlsgraben (51 km by bike, 23 minutes by train) 

Past the Burgstein rock formation to the famous “Twelve Apostles” rock formation in the Altmühl Valley, continuing via Pappenheim Castle to Treuchtlingen, then to the Treuchtlingen Museum, and on to Karlsgraben. Return from Treuchtlingen by train (trains run approximately every hour).

Wednesday, Roman Circuit (44 km) 

Visit Willibaldsburg Castle in Eichstätt. Follow the Altmühl Cycle Path to Pfünz, then continue via Oberzell and Eitensheim to reach Tauberfeld. Passing Villa Rustica, cycle via Adelschlag and Ochsenfeld to Wasserzell and back. Beer tasting at the hotel in the evening.

Thursday, Urdonau & Schuttertal Cycle Path (49 km by bike, 10 minutes by train) 

To Dollnstein, through the Urdonau Valley to Wellheim, then continue along the Schuttertal Bike Trail to Buxheim and Tauberfeld. Return by train (approximately every half hour) and by bike to the hotel. Active option: Return via Adelschlag (+10 km, slightly hilly).

Friday, Kipfenberg (52 km)

Bike tour to Kipfenberg and back.

Saturday, Return Trip:

After breakfast.

Tour Map
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Prices & Services
Price per person
  • double room | breakfast - 7 days
    • 20.09. - 11.10.2026 | A - Off season
      € 346,- Arrival Su
    • 16.08. - 13.09.2026 | B - Low season
      € 401,- Arrival Su
  • double room | half board - 7 days
    • 20.09. - 11.10.2026 | A - Off season
      € 581,- Arrival Su
    • 16.08. - 13.09.2026 | B - Low season
      € 636,- Arrival Su
Services
  • 6 nights accommodation with breakfast buffet
  • City tour of Eichstätt, including the cathedral
  • 3 beer samples from the Hofmühl Brewery in Eichstätt
  • Ticket to the Treuchtlingen Museum and Willibaldsburg
  • Service flat rate
  • Information packet with tour map
  • GPS data
  • 7-day service hotline
  • 3% regular customer discount for your next cycling trip in the following year
Not included

Train fares, depending on the route, are approximately 25 per person

Discount
  • Online discount
    • 1 % per person on arrival Su from 14.06. - 11.10.2026
Your hotel
  • Hotel Das Altmühltal - More Information
    4 stars
    Hotel Das Altmühltal
    Eichstätt

    LOCATION: The hotel is situated in a quiet yet central location in Eichstätt, directly on the idyllic Altmühl river and the Altmühl cycle path. This makes it easy to explore the surrounding area and…

    extension on request

Gastronomy

Daily breakfast buffet. With half-board, 6 three-course dinners with a choice of main course.

Information
Our rental bikes
Place of interest
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    Eichstätt

    The Upper Bavarian city of Eichstätt is located directly on the popular Altmühlradweg, about 43 kilometers from Beilngries…

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    Kipfenberg

    Kipfenberg is a market town with around 6,000 inhabitants in the Upper Bavarian district of Eichstätt, nestled in the scenic…

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    Pfünz

    The picturesque German village of Pfünz is located in the district of Eichstätt, in the municipality of Walting, near the…

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    Treuchtlingen

    Treuchtlingen is a beautiful thermal bathing resort. Cycle in eventful nature, the unique landscape around Treuchtlingen and…