How difficult is this tour?

The route has four cycling days with daily stages of 36–68 km, on idyllic paths along the gently flowing Altmühl and on to the Danube. It is suitable for riders of average fitness.

What bikes are available?

Rental bikes and e-bikes (on request) can be rented for the full duration. Rental bike and e-bike prices are shown on this page. Bikes are ready at your hotel on the first day.

Can I get back to Gunzenhausen from Regensburg?

Yes. A return by bus is available every Saturday (whole season) and additionally on some Fridays in June and September, for €50 per person. On remaining days, a return by regional train is available for €25 per person (from 9 a.m., 1–2 changes). If you bring your own bike, it can be transported back to Gunzenhausen for €40 together with your bus or train return. This must be booked in advance.

What type of accommodation is included?

You will stay in good 3-star and 4-star hotels and inns with daily breakfast. Half-board (5 evenings, 3-course dinner) is available as a supplement for €145.

What are the departure days?

Arrivals are possible from Friday to Monday between April and October.

Is luggage transferred?

Yes. Luggage is collected at 9 a.m. and delivered to your next hotel by approximately 6:30 p.m., with liability coverage up to €1,000 per person.

Are there children's discounts?

Yes: children 0–6 stay free, ages 7–11 receive 50% off, and ages 12–15 receive 25% off (max 1 child per double room with 2 full-paying adults).

From the Altmühl Lakes to Regensburg

Altmühl Valley & Danube, Bavaria

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Trekking bikeE-bike6 days / 5 nights210 km2/5Medium-EasyLinear

Self-guided
Solo-friendly
Family

Short Description

Ride from the Altmühl Lakes to UNESCO Regensburg over 6 days and 5 nights. Follow the idyllic paths along the gently flowing Altmühl through the nature park, past medieval Weißenburg and the Roman fort at Pfünz, to the Danube.

Tour Program

Day 1: Arrival in Gunzenhausen
You will arrive in Gunzenhausen at the edge of the Altmühl Lakes. Your travel documents and rental bike (if booked) are ready at the hotel. Free public parking is available near the hotel, or an underground car park for approx. €15 per night (payable on site, subject to availability). If you arrive early, you can ride a round trip around the Altmühl Lakes and Lake Brombach (42 km). Overnight in a 4-star superior hotel.

Day 2: Gunzenhausen – Wettelsheim/Weißenburg (36 km)
Shortly before Berolzheim, the route either leads to medieval Weißenburg, where the Ellinger Gate — one of the most beautiful city gates in southern Germany — is well worth seeing, or continues over the Karlsgraben, where Charlemagne tried to connect the Danube and the Rhine. Overnight in a 3-star hotel in Weißenburg or Wettelsheim.

Day 3: Wettelsheim/Weißenburg – Eichstätt (50 km)
Following the river's many loops, you will cycle to the bishop's town of Eichstätt, with its residence, cathedral and the Willibaldsburg. Overnight in a 3-star hotel.

Day 4: Eichstätt – Riedenburg/Meihern (68 km)
You will ride through the heart of the nature park, past the Roman fort at Pfünz, via Arnsberg and Beilngries to Riedenburg. Overnight in a 3-star hotel.

Day 5: Riedenburg/Meihern – Regensburg (56 km)
Passing Essing, you will reach Kelheim. From here you may take an individual boat trip through the Danube Gorge to Weltenburg Monastery and back (approx. €21.50, payable on site). You will continue past Bad Abbach to the UNESCO World Heritage City of Regensburg and its charming old town. The route can be shortened by train, e.g. from Saal (approx. €11 per person on site, then only 40 km by bike and 30 minutes by train). Overnight in a 4-star hotel.

Day 6: Departure
Your tour ends after breakfast. You may extend your stay with additional nights or begin your journey home.

Tour details

LinearSelfguidedMinimum 1 person

✅ What is included in the trip?

🏨 Overnight stay and breakfast
💼 Luggage transfer
🗺️ Maps
📲 GPS or navigation APP
📞 Local telephone assistance 7/7

❌ What is not included?

✈️ Journey to/from the starting point
🍽️ Meals and drinks not listed as Included
🛡️ Travel insurance
🌎 Tourist taxes
🚎 Transfers not listed as Included
🖼️ Entrance fees and extras not listed

🙋 Common questions

How difficult is this tour?
The route has four cycling days with daily stages of 36–68 km, on idyllic paths along the gently flowing Altmühl and on to the Danube. It is suitable for riders of average fitness.
What bikes are available?
Rental bikes and e-bikes (on request) can be rented for the full duration. Rental bike and e-bike prices are shown on this page. Bikes are ready at your hotel on the first day.
Can I get back to Gunzenhausen from Regensburg?
Yes. A return by bus is available every Saturday (whole season) and additionally on some Fridays in June and September, for €50 per person. On remaining days, a return by regional train is available for €25 per person (from 9 a.m., 1–2 changes). If you bring your own bike, it can be transported back to Gunzenhausen for €40 together with your bus or train return. This must be booked in advance.
What type of accommodation is included?
You will stay in good 3-star and 4-star hotels and inns with daily breakfast. Half-board (5 evenings, 3-course dinner) is available as a supplement for €145.
What are the departure days?
Arrivals are possible from Friday to Monday between April and October.
Is luggage transferred?
Yes. Luggage is collected at 9 a.m. and delivered to your next hotel by approximately 6:30 p.m., with liability coverage up to €1,000 per person.
Are there children's discounts?
Yes: children 0–6 stay free, ages 7–11 receive 50% off, and ages 12–15 receive 25% off (max 1 child per double room with 2 full-paying adults).

📋💸 Cancellation fees

Bike & hotel tours — terms of cancellation:

• More than 30 days before the departure date: 20% penalty of the total package

• 29 to 20 days before the departure date: 30% penalty of the total package

• 19 to 10 days before the departure date: 40% penalty of the total package

• 09 to 08 days before the departure date: 70% penalty of the total package

• 07 to 0 days before the departure date: 100% penalty of the total package

Bike & boat tours (MS Primadonna cruises RK1, RK3, RK4) — terms of cancellation:

• Up to 84 days before the departure date: 20% penalty of the total package

• 83 to 42 days before the departure date: 50% penalty of the total package

• 41 to 28 days before the departure date: 70% penalty of the total package

• 27 to 15 days before the departure date: 80% penalty of the total package

• 14 to 0 days before the departure date: 90% penalty of the total package

• No-show: 100% penalty of the total package

Starting from

€459/ person

or €487

Available

30 Apr 2027 – 2 Oct 2027

Departures

Monday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

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Donau Touristik

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Starting from

€459/ person

or €487

Available

30 Apr 2027 – 2 Oct 2027

Departures

Monday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Get a personalised quote in 24 hours.

Ask for more info

We reply within a few hours, 7 days a week. During peak season it may take a bit longer, but never more than 12 hours.

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✅ What is included in the trip?

❌ What is not included?

🙋 Common questions

How difficult is this tour?

What bikes are available?

Can I get back to Gunzenhausen from Regensburg?

What type of accommodation is included?

What are the departure days?

Is luggage transferred?

Are there children's discounts?

📋💸 Cancellation fees

Get a personalised quote.

Ask for more info

Organized by

Donau Touristik

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