The Altmühl cycle path

Day 1: Rothenburg
Individual arrival in Rothenburg, a town located in the Tauber valley whose landscape is characterized by towers, houses with flower-covered walls and imposing ancient structures. The historic center is well preserved and marked by intricate alleyways, considered the archetype of the medieval German city and particularly appreciated by tourists.

Day 2: Rothenburg – Herrieden (50 km)
Today your stage will take you to the Frankenhöhe Nature Park and if you wish, you can make a detour (optional) to the source of the Altmühl (+16 km). Then, get ready for the steep climb to the castle of Colmberg, demanding but definitely rewarding, as its base structure has remained unchanged since the 12th century. Today's destination is Herrieden, a small village with over 1000 years of history.

Day 3: Herrieden – Wettelsheim / Treuchtlingen (50 or 60 km)
An ambitious construction project aimed at balancing Bavaria's water reserves has shaped Franconia's lake district, through which you will cycle today. Via Limes, the ancient frontier of the Roman Empire, you will reach today's final destination, either the city of Weißenburg, home to Germany's largest treasure chest, or the picturesque city of Wettelsheim.

Day 4: Wettelsheim – Eichstätt (50 km)
From Treuchtlingen onward, the valley will become increasingly narrow as the river bed here is deeper due to Jurassic rock formations. The Twelve Apostles, very impressive dolomite rocks in the Altmühl nature park, are perhaps the most striking rock formations you will see during your trip. Today's stage is punctuated by majestic castles, leading to the next destination, the Episcopal and university city of Eichstätt.

Day 5: Eichstätt – Beilngries (45 km)
In Eichstätt, you will have enough time to visit the Jurassic Museum: inside the Jura Museum you will find countless dinosaur fossils on display, from two-legged predators to the archaeopteryx. You can also choose to travel back in time and visit the Roman fortress Vetoniana, before cycling back into the present. Through the heath and juniper expanses of the Altmühl Valley, you will reach today's final destination, Beilngries.

Day 6: Beilngries – Essing/ Kelheim (40 or 50 km) | boat trip
The first stage today is Dietfurt, which means you have arrived at the Rhine–Main–Danube Canal. At Riedenburg you can visit the Phonograph Museum, which displays a series of music playback devices. And then, why not visit the castle of Prunn? In Kehlheim, not only you, but also the waters of the Altmühl, reach today's final stage: here the Bavarian river flows into the Danube. From the Befreiungshalle, the monument on the hill, you can enjoy a beautiful panoramic view.

Day 7: Kelheim – Regensburg (40 or 50 km) | boat trip
In the morning you will take a ferry through the impressive Danube Gorge and towards the monastery of Welternburg, which houses the oldest brewery in the world and is definitely worth a visit. And here is the final destination of your trip: Regensburg, whose historic center was recently declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO, without limiting its modern style. Open-air cafés, restaurants and a vibrant nightlife will make your visit memorable.

Day 8: Regensburg
After breakfast, end of services. Individual departure or extension of stay.