Individual arrival to Regensburg

This city is deemed to be the best preserved large city in Germany and has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The cathedral, the old salt warehouse (Salzstadel) and the Steinerne Brücke form the heart of the medieval townscape. Explore Regensburg on a stroll through the Spitalviertel (Hospital Quarter) or visit one of the many theatres, their programme ranges from cabaret to symphonic concerts. Rental bikes are available for collection at your hotel.
Overnight stay in Regensburg

Regensburg - Bad Gögging, ca. 50 km + boat trip

Today you will cycle upriver along the Danube to Kelheim, where you will see the Befreiungshalle from afar. This building is a monument to the victories over Napoleon. You will then continue by boat through the spectacular region where the Danube breaks its way through the Alb Mountains. The rockfaces tower above the route to the left and right, before you reach the Benedictine Monastery of Weltenburg which nestles on a sandbank. Excavated remains of a fort which you will pass on your way to the spa town of Bad Gögging testify to the Roman history of the region.
Overnight stay in Bad Gögging

Bad Gögging - Neuburg, ca. 60 km

Starting off today you will cycle through the town of Neustadt which is the oldest Bavarian town with rights dating back to 1273. Then you will continue on through hop fields and on towards Ingolstadt, which is not only famous for its car manufacturing, but is also a well preserved Bavarian fortified town. One of the most beautiful Renaissance castles on the Danube can be found in Neuburg, this castle was at one time the residence of the Kurpfälzisch Princes, before they moved to Heidelberg.
Overnight stay in Neuburg

Neuburg - Eichstätt, ca. 60 km

You will continue to follow the Danube for another while before turning off into the dry Wellheimer Valley. This Valley was formed by the ancient Danube; it is largely undisturbed and has many species of flora and fauna and offers visitors a great natural experience with its rock formations and dry grassland. In Dollnstein you will come to the Altmühl River which you will follow until you come to the Baroque residence of the Eichstätt Bishop Princes.
Overnight stay in Eichstätt

Eichstätt - Riedenburg, ca. 55 km + boat trip

After stopping for a break in the Roman Fort of Vetoniana, you will continue cycling through the Valley which is bordered on either side by impressive cliffs. The pretty small town of Beilngries is a perfect place to stop for lunch before boarding the boat in Dietfurt for Riedenburg. From here on the Altmuehl River was widened to become the Main-Danube-Canal. Sit back and enjoy the beautiful scenery and Eggersberg Castle.  
Overnight stay in Riedenburg

Riedenburg - Regensburg, ca. 55 km

Shortly after starting out this morning you will stop to view Prunn Castle, which will be preceded by a steep uphill cycle. You will then continue at a leisurely pace along the canal to Essing which boasts the longest wooden bridge in Europe and the magical “Schulerloch”, a cave full of stalactites and stalagmites. In Kelheim you will reach the Danube and see the “Befreiungshalle” Monument on Mount Michelsberg. You will then continue cycling along the Danube cycle path in the direction of Regensburg, which is one of the most beautiful German towns and a UNESCO-World Heritage Site.
Overnight stay in Regensburg

Individual journey home or extension of stay

After breakfast your trip along the Altmühl and Danube Cycle Route comes to an end and you will return home. We would however, be more than happy to extend your holiday along the German Danube.