Bamberg – Regensburg or Regensburg – Bamberg

Individual arrival in Regensburg. The well-preserved historic old town and the Stadtamhof district, with their many architectural monuments, have been on the UNESCO World Heritage list since 2006. It is said that Regensburg boasts around 6,000 listed buildings: more than any other city in Europe!
The crew welcomes you on board from 4 p.m.

Your first day’s bike ride will take 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 and 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 the medieval atmosphere and relax in one of the cozy beer gardens.

Offering a relaxed ride through the heart of the Altmühl Valley, today’s cycling route 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 informational panels 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 nature around you.

The cycling route today 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 town. The end point of today’s ride is Hilpoltstein.

From Hilpoltstein, you’ll cycle today through Rothsee Nature Park before reaching 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’ll 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 will take you along a 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’ll continue along river meadows shaded by tall oaks entwined with wild hops, through flat countryside and sandy pine forests, until you reach the ship’s mooring place in Erlangen.

Your final day of cycling will take 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 a.m. Have a safe journey home!