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Family Cycling Holiday in Bavaria

Circuit in the Altmuehl Valley and Franconian Lakelands

6 Days / 5 Nights
Easy
Family Tours Radweg-Reisen Original Tour
Family with two children splashing water on a wooden dock at Brombachsee lake, with clear blue sky and green trees in the background.

This relaxing family cycling holiday in Bavaria takes you along quiet roads, away from the traffic, through Franconian lakelands and the Altmühltal valley. The lakes here, which were artificially landscaped, now appear quite natural. Dive into the water of the Altmühl and Brombachsee lakes, follow the traces of the Romans in Weißenburg and explore the romantic castle of Pappenheim. Not far from the shoreline you‘ll find not only thermal waters but also the most beautiful sandy beaches. Expect to see weird and wonderful rock formations along the Altmühl. And there‘s always a playground or picnic spot close to your route. This is a holiday that not only families will enjoy, but anyone who is wanting to get away from the hectic of everyday life.

Sandy beach at Brombachsee with people swimming and playing in the water. Blue sky with white clouds above the lake and forested shoreline.

Beach at the Großer Brombachsee

Aerial view of Pappenheim with red-tiled roofs, church tower, and surrounding green hills under blue sky with white clouds.

View from Pappenheim Castle

Two children in matching swimsuits play on a wooden dock by a lake. Mountains and reeds are visible in the background under blue sky.

Children by the lake

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Gunzenhausen – Treuchtlingen – Gunzenhausen

  • Included: boat trip on Brombach Lake, Entrance to Pappenheim castle, Entrance to Treuchtlingen thermal baths
Sandy beach at Brombachsee with people swimming and playing in the water. Blue sky with white clouds above the lake and forested shoreline.

Beach at the Großer Brombachsee

Aerial view of Pappenheim with red-tiled roofs, church tower, and surrounding green hills under blue sky with white clouds.

View from Pappenheim Castle

Two children in matching swimsuits play on a wooden dock by a lake. Mountains and reeds are visible in the background under blue sky.

Children by the lake

Facts & Map

  • Booking code
    DE-ATRGG-06X-FAM
  • Accomodation level
    national 3*-level
  • Duration
    6 days / 5 nights
  • Arrival days
    daily
  • Travel documents Languages
    German, English, Dutch, French
  • Parking information
    Free parking spaces near the hotel.
    Hotel parking spaces (available in individual hotels, subject to charge, details in the travel documents). No reservation possible through Radweg-Reisen.
Map showing cycling route through Gunzenhausen, Weißenburg, Treuchtlingen, Wettelsheim with rivers Altmühl and Main-Donau-Kanal marked.

Map - Family Cycling Holiday in Bavaria

Itinerary

Day 1

Individual arrival in Gunzenhausen

Your family cycling holiday in Bavaria begins in the middle of the Franconian Lake District, a popular vacation region. The Limes, the Roman border wall, once ran here. The medieval town fortifications, ornate baroque buildings and pretty half-timbered houses tell the long history of Gunzenhausen. The Altmühlsee lake is right on the edge of the town. Why not test the bathing quality for yourself?

Day 2

Round tour Brombachsee

approx. 35 km + boat trip

Today you will go on a trip all round Brombachsee Lake. There are many playgrounds along the cycle path. Laze around on one of the many sandy beaches or treat yourself to a refreshment in a beer garden. But you won't just be spending your day at the waterside, but right on the water! Enjoy a trip on Europe's biggest passenger Trimaran complete with restaurant and a playboat for children on the deck.

Day 3

Gunzenhausen – Weißenburg

approx. 40 km

Your family cycling holiday in Bavaria continues today along peaceful pathways through woods, fields and meadows to Pleinfeld. From there you cycle along the Swabian Rezat river, towards today's destination. Follow the tracks of the Romans in Weißenburg and explore the winding streets of the historic quarter. Parts of the impressive, mighty city wall are still intact.

Day 4

Weißenburg – Wettelsheim

approx. 30 km

From Weißenburg, you cycle along the Altmühl to Pappenheim Castle. The well-known saying "I know my Pappenheimers" refers to the inhabitants of the town, originally meant to praise them for their loyalty. From the castle walls, a fabulous panorama opens up over the Altmühltal valley, through which you cycle to your stage destination, the tranquil town of Wettelsheim just outside Treuchtlingen.

Day 5

Wettelsheim – Gunzenhausen and round tour Altmühlsee

approx. 40 km

This section is pleasantly short and flat. This leaves you enough time for a relaxing visit to the Treuchtlingen thermal baths or a refreshing dip in the Altmühlsee once you arrive in Gunzenhausen. You follow the Altmühl upstream and can enjoy the tranquillity and picturesque landscape of the valley before you cycle to Gunzenhausen.

Day 6

Individual departure

You can end your family cycling holiday in bavaria in comfort during breakfast. If you don't want to leave the Franconian Lake District just yet, we are also happy to extend your stay.

Historic Ellinger Tor gate with yellow tower and stone archway in Weißenburg. Church spires and traditional buildings visible behind under cloudy sky.

Ellinger Gate, Weißenburg

Three stand-up paddlers on calm Altmühlsee lake near Gunzenhausen. Green trees line the shores under a blue sky with white clouds.

Lake Altmühl near Gunzenhausen

Red bicycles parked by a fountain in Treuchtlingen town square. Colorful buildings and white benches surround the cobblestone plaza.

Treuchtlingen town centre

Prices and dates

Prices per person in EUR

Services & Information

  • 5 nights with breakfast, national 3* level
  • Luggage transport from hotel to hotel, no limit on the number of pieces, max. 20 kg / piece
  • Entrance to thermal baths Treuchtlingen (2 hrs.)
  • Entrance to Pappenheim Castle
  • Boat trip Enderndorf – Ramsberg incl. bike
  • Digital travel documents
  • Navigation app and GPS data
  • Service hotline

Not included is the tourist tax, if due.

Children’s discount on the basic tour price
  •  0 - 5 years = 100%
  •  6 - 11 years = 50%
  • 12 - 14 years = 25%
  • 15 - 17 years = 10%


Children‘s discount applies for accommodation in a room with two full-paying guests, no discount from the age of 18. A multi-bed room is usually a double room with an extra bed or folding sofa. No five-bed rooms possible.

  • Start / Destination
    Gunzenhausen
  • Länge
    approx. 145 km
    Daily routes between 30 and 40 km, Ø 35 km
    Altitude profile between 70 and 240 hm, Ø 150 hm
  • Trail conditions
    Predominantly flat route, mostly on dedicated cycle paths, rarely on paved forest and field paths
  • Tour operated by
    Radweg-Reisen
  • Mobility note
    The trip is only conditionally suitable for people with limited mobility.
    Please do not hesitate to contact us regarding your individual needs.

Our rental bikes

The success of your cycling holiday depends largely on the quality of your bike! You’ll usually cover hundreds of kilometres during a cycling holiday. That’s why we place the utmost importance on our hire bike fleet, which consists of well over 1,000 bikes. We can cater to almost any hire bike request:

Fittings

Pannier, handlebar bag, milometer, bike lock, pump, repair kit

Red step-through touring bike with 27-speed gearing, front basket, blue pannier bag with Radweg Reisen logo, and kickstand on white background.
Unisex Touring Bike with Freewheel
10 or 27-speed derailleur gears
  • Comfortable unisex touring bike with a low-step frame 
  • Suitable for people between 1.45 m and 1.90 m tall
42 cm |
45 cm |
50 cm |
55 cm |
60 cm
Red men's touring bike with 27-speed chain gearing, blue Radweg Reisen pannier bag, black handlebar bag, fenders, and kickstand on white background.
Men´s Touring Bike with Freewheel
10 or 27-speed derailleur gears
  • Comfortable men´s touring bike with a classic diamond frame
  • suitable for people between 1.75 m and 1.90 m tall
55 cm |
60 cm |
65 cm
Red trapeze frame bicycle with 30-speed gearing, disc brakes, fenders, and blue Radweg-Reisen pannier bag on rear rack against white background.
Premium Touring Bike with Freewheel
30-speed derailleur gears
  • Premium Touring Bike for outstanding comfort and a sporty riding experienxe 
  • Suitable for people between 1.60 m and 1.90 m tall
45 cm |
50 cm
Red step-through e-bike with black saddle, handlebar bag, and blue Radweg Reisen pannier bag on rear rack, shown against white background.
Unisex Electric Bike with Freewheel
8-speed electric bike with hub gears
  • Comfortable Electric Bike with a low step-through design
  • suitable for persons with a height between 1.45m and 1.90m 

 

Minimum age for e-bike hire: 16 years

42 cm |
45 cm |
50 cm |
55 cm |
60 cm
Blue children's bicycle with black seat, handlebars, and tires, featuring fenders, gears, and a kickstand, shown in side profile on white background.
Children's bike
7–9-speed derailleur gears with freewheel
  • Shimano derailleur with a single ‘easy-to-use’ twist shifter
20 cm |
24 cm |
26 cm
White youth bicycle with blue accents, rear rack, kickstand, and suspension fork on white background.
Youth bike
7–9-speed derailleur gears with freewheel
  • Shimano derailleur with an ‘easy-to-use’ gear system
20 cm |
24 cm |
26 cm
Red touring bicycle with rear rack attached to a blue and black Thule child trailer with two wheels, shown against white background.
Children´s trailer
Bike trailer
  • Transportation of 1 child or max. 2 Children possiblecompatible with all adult bike models of Radweg-Reisen rental fleet
  • load capacity up to approx. 45 kg
  • Maximum height of Child up to 111cm
Red touring bicycle with blue panniers and handlebar bag, attached to a red WeeHoo single-wheel child trailer with seat and safety flag.
Weehoo
Bicycle Trailer
  • Recommended for one kid from 2 -7 years (max. 9)
  • Electric bicycles (pedelecs up to 25 km/h) are ideally suited for Weehoo bicycle trailers.
  • Maximum total load (luggage and passenger) 36 kg

 

Not compatible with all frame-sizes according to the model of our Radweg-Reisen bicycle rental fleet! (Before booking, please check the possibilities, or alternative solutions with the tour-operator.)

Red city bicycle with rear-mounted gray and red child seat, black saddle, luggage rack, and kickstand on white background.
Child seat
  • Child seat: capacity up to approx. 22 kg
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