Tour details

Individual arrival in Regensburg. The largely preserved historic old town and the Stadtamhof district, with their many architectural monuments, have been part of the UNESCO World Heritage since 2006. It is said that Regensburg boasts around 6.000 listed buildings – more than any other city in Europe!

The first stage takes you through idyllic landscapes and past small villages. A first highlight awaits you in Kelheim, where the Altmühl and Danube rivers meet. Towering above the town is the impressive Liberation Hall, a monumental structure commissioned by King Ludwig I, which rewards a short climb with spectacular panoramic views.

Your journey continues through the Altmühltal Nature Park, winding through forested valleys, past striking rock formations and castle ruins. The day’s destination is the charming town of Riedenburg, often called the “Pearl of the Altmühl Valley.” Here, you can enjoy a medieval atmosphere and relax in one of the cozy beer gardens.

A relaxed ride through the heart of the Altmühl Valley: This stage follows well-developed bike paths with hardly any inclines, leading you to the charming town of Beilngries with its winding alleys and baroque parish church. Along the way, numerous information boards offer insights into the region’s history and the geological features of the Altmühl Valley. There are plenty of opportunities to stop for a coffee or simply take in the peaceful beauty of the surrounding nature.

Your cycling tour first takes you to the old town of Freystadt, where you can explore the town center and visit the baroque pilgrimage church "Maria-Hilf-Wallfahrtskirche" – one of the most important baroque churches in Germany, beautifully situated in a meadow just outside the town. The destination of today’s stage is Hilpoltstein.

Today’s ride takes you through the Rothsee Nature Park before you discover one of the oldest canals in the world: the historic Main-Danube Canal built under King Ludwig I, also known as the Ludwig Canal. With its 101 locks and scenic views, it’s a true engineering and landscape highlight.

In the afternoon, you arrive in Nuremberg – a city rich in history with a beautifully restored medieval old town. Follow the "Historic Mile" to see the city’s most important and authentic buildings, carefully reconstructed after their destruction in World War II.

Today, the Regnitz Cycle Route takes you along the scenic valley route through lush greenery. As you leave the city, you’ll pass iconic landmarks like the “Kettensteg” (Chain Bridge), the “Henkersteg” (Hangman’s Bridge), and the historic craftsmen’s houses of Weißgerbergasse, before continuing through the green Hallerwiesen meadows.

The ride leads you through the restored floodplains of the Pegnitz River toward Fürth – a short detour into the heart of the town is well worth it! From there, you continue along river meadows, shaded by tall oaks entwined with wild hops, through flat countryside and sandy pine forests, heading toward Erlangen.

Your final bike tour takes you through the meadow landscapes of the Regnitz Valley, continuing along the Regnitz Cycle Route. Take a break at one of the many traditional beer gardens along the way and enjoy a refreshing beer or a slice of homemade cake.

You’ll stop in Forchheim, a small and charming Franconian town, before cycling on to the thousand-year-old imperial city of Bamberg.

After breakfast checkout until 9:00 am– have a safe journey home.

Tour character

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.

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Prices and dates

Prices per person in EUR

Service & Information

Services

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 Regensburg and from Bamberg, shuttles, bike rentals, entrance fees and excursions, city maps, ferry fees, travel insurances, parking fees, tips, drinks on board

Information

Embarkation from 4:00 pm

Disembarkation until 09:00 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.

Travel safe and secure with SE-Tours We recommend to wear a bike helmet. Onboard Selling: UVEX I-VO € 45.- per helmet, limited number.

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. If there is low or high water and a route cannot be shipped, the captain reserves the right to change the route in view of your safety (this cannot be accepted as a reason for free withdrawal). Same applies to previously unknown administrative orders of lock or bridge repairs.

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.

You may cancel the booking at any time. For cancellation fees, please refer to the booking conditions of SE-Tours. The tour operator’s terms and conditions apply: SE-Tours GmbH, Am Grollhamm 12a, 27574 Bremerhaven.