Tour details
Take the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed stroll through the city – perhaps visit the cathedral, walk along the Regnitz River, or try your first Franconian beer in one of the traditional taverns. Welcome to Bamberg!
Your first cycling stage starts in Bamberg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site – a true gem of Franconia, full of medieval charm, narrow lanes and its famous old town. You’ll cycle through the meadow landscapes of the Regnitz Valley, stop in Forchheim – a small and welcoming Franconian town – and finally reach Erlangen.
Today’s tour takes you through flat landscapes and sandy pine forests, past river meadows shaded by tall oaks entwined with wild hops. Passing Fürth – a detour into the town is well worth it – you follow the Regnitz-Cycle-Path past the historic “Kettensteg” and “Henkersteg” bridges to the end of today’s stage: Nuremberg. A fascinating mix of medieval charm, impressive architecture, and vibrant urban culture awaits you.
The historic Main-Danube Canal, built under King Ludwig I and also known as the Ludwig Canal, will be your constant companion today. It is one of the oldest canals in the world, offering beautiful panoramas and featuring 101 locks. Towards the end of your ride, you enter the Rothsee Nature Park and reach Hilpoltstein, right at the gateway to the Franconian Lake District.
This stage takes you through one of Bavaria’s most scenic landscapes – the Altmühl Valley. You start in Hilpoltstein and follow the well-marked Altmühl-Valley-Cycle-Path, riding alongside the gently winding Main-Danube Canal. Lush meadows, rugged cliffs, and historic locks line your route - a relaxed journey through nature and history. Beilngries, a charming old town with medieval flair is the perfect ending to a wonderful day of cycling.
The most beautiful stretch of the Altmühl Valley lies ahead! Along the way, numerous information panels provide insights into the region’s history and the unique geology of the valley. There are plenty of opportunities to take a coffee break or simply enjoy the peace and quiet of nature.
Today’s destination is the charming town of Riedenburg, known as the “Pearl of the Altmühl Valley.” Surrounded by castle ruins and forested hills, it’s the perfect place to linger – a real insider tip for lovers of nature and culture alike.
Today’s route once again leads you through peaceful landscapes and past small villages. A highlight of the day is Kelheim, where the Altmühl meets the Danube. High above the town stands the impressive Hall of Liberation – a striking monument built under King Ludwig I. After a short climb, you’ll be rewarded with wide views over the river landscape. Then you follow the Danube to magnificent Regensburg – one of Germany’s oldest cities and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Look forward to a destination rich in history, impressive architecture, and authentic Bavarian character.
After breakfast checkout until 9:00 am– have a safe journey home.
Tour charakter
You cycle along towpaths by the canals or on quiet country roads, farm tracks, and forest paths. A few longer climbs are part of the route, so a basic level of fitness is recommended.
Your boat
Prices and dates
Services & Information
Services included
- Seven nights in outside cabins with private facilities in the booked cabin category
- Program according to routing
- All charges for harbours, bridges and locks
- Room cleaning every day, changing of towels and bed cloths as necessary
- Welcome-Drink
- Full board consisting of 7x breakfast, 6x lunch snack on board (non-cyclists) or lunch package for cycle tours,
6x coffee or tea in the afternoon, 7x 3-course-dinner - Daily meeting for the cycle tours
- Digital travel documents via GUIBO-App incl. GPS tracks for bike tours
- Tour guide on board
Not included
Journey to Bamberg and from Regensburg, shuttles, bike rentals, entrance fees and excursions, city maps, ferry fees, travel insurances, parking fees, tips, drinks on board
Embarkation from 4 pm
Disembarkation until 9 am.
Minimum number of participants 75 guests (must have been reached within 21 days prior to departure).
To bring your own bike On request only – due to lack of space on sun deck. E-bikes exclusively with removable battery pack. We exclude any liability for loss, theft and damage - this also applies to damage caused by transportation from shore to ship or vice versa.
Excursions We offer a small excursion program, that can be booked directly on board at the cruise director only. You will get a brief description together with your travel documents. Depending on the number of participants some excursions could be carried out in 2 languages (German/ English).
Luggage We recommend: rainwear, bicycle helmet, sunhat and sneakers.
Schedule and program changes Basically, we reserve the right to make changes of routing and program. In case of flood or low tide, the shipping company reserves the right to bridge parts of passages by buses. In extreme situations, the shipping company reserves the right to cancel the journey on short notice. No legal right shall be constituted of both situations. The same applies for officially ordered - previously not announced - repair work on locks or bridges.
Notes Please be aware that a cruise ship is not only your hotel but also a machine, working with engine power also during the night. Especially crossing locks and bridges - and the preparation work - may cause noise. If you are sensitive please bring your own ear plugs.
Digital Travel documents and roadmaps: In the interest of sustainability and climate protection, please choose our digital route book instead of printed travel documents. The GUIBO app is your constant companion during your SE-Tours original trip. A glance at your smartphone is enough to keep you safe and worry-free, with all the important information at hand. Travel information, ship and contact details and your bike tours are available digitally in the route book, available offline and thus accessible at any time. The app is available for free and works on all standard smartphones. You will automatically receive the access data to download your booked trip via email before your journey begins.
Travel documents EU-citizens (without special situations like dual citizenship, main residence abroad or a limited-validity passport) are required to have a valid passport or ID-card, not expiring within six (6) months of the return of your cruise. We kindly ask non-EU citizens, EU-nationals with multiple citizenship or anybody who has to respect special legal entry requirements for the country to visit, to inform about visa and entry documents at the competent embassy.
This trip is not suitable for guests with reduced mobility. We recommend that you take out a travel health insurance with repatriation coverage as well as baggage, accident and travel cancellation insurances.
Parking in Bamberg (subject to change, as of Jan.2025)
Underground parking “Zentrum Nord” approx. €15 per day. Alternatively: Park & Ride options on the outskirts of the city, with low parking fees, inexpensive tickets, and fast bus connections to the centre (e.g., P&R Heinrichsdamm)
I am happy to help you with the planning of your trip
Irina Reimchen
