Germany: The Historic Romantic Road

Fairy Tale Landscapes, Traditional Bavarian Cuisine & Rich History

Germany’s oldest and most celebrated tourist route, the Romantic Road takes the traveler through a rich heritage of Bavarian history, art and culture. Baroque gardens, rococo churches, fairytale castles, towers and gateways that speak of mystery and intrigue - these are some of the hallmarks of our German tour.

The Romantic Road offers historical drama extending from Roman times to the present day. The actors are the
emperors, kings, nobles, burghers and peasants. The set varies from magnificent residences, monasteries, cathedrals and castles in an ever-changing landscape from Wurzburg to the Austrian Alps.

The Romantic Road personifies “the fine art of bicycle touring.” With an incredible network of cycling paths, you see more of the Bavarian countryside, away from traffic. From Wurzburg to Rothenburg, the “Gem of Germany,” to the fairy tale castles of King Ludwig II perched on the cliffs of the Alps, we’ll cycle through the river valleys and forests of southern Germany. A once in a lifetime trip through one of the most beautiful and historic areas in all of Europe.

Coupled with our discount packages, this tour is an excellent value in terms of lodging, scenery, and itinerary. Please call us for a price comparison and lodging details.

Daily Itinerary

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Day 1. Meet in Wurzburg. Tour old city and the palace of the Prince-Bishops of Wurzburg. Bicycle fitting, wine & cheese reception, followed by dinner.

Day 2. Cycle Romantic Road to Tauberbischofsheim and take lunch in the thriving market square. Lodge in Bad Mergentheim. Visit the town’s world famous square and castle. (38 miles)

Day 3. Rothenburg, the “Gem of Germany,” is our destination. The delights of this medieval city are well worth a two night stay. On our way take some time to visit Rottingen, the village of sundials. (34 miles)

Day 4. Optional loop ride takes you through Bavarian countryside. Day filled with sightseeing. You’ll want to re-live the legend of the Meistertrunk depicted by the town clock’s automatons. (21 miles)

Day 5. Explore Shillingsfurst castle and witness a falconry exhibition en route to Dinkelsbuhl, a walled city adorned by towers and gateways. Follow the night watchman on his rounds. (28 miles)

Day 6. Ride to Nordlingen, largest walled city in Germany. Visit a baroque cathedral and Rieskrater- Museum, and Harburg Castle. Lodge in Donauworth on the Danube River. (48 miles)

Day 7. Day off from cycling. Transfer via rail to Augsburg, the second largest city in Bavaria. Take the day to shop & visit cathedrals and museums of this ancient Roman city.

Day 8. Cycle from Landsberg to alpine village Schwangau. End at the foot of the Alps with royal castles of Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau nestled in the mountains above. (45 miles)

Day 9. Follow one of the first roads through the Austrian Alps, now accessible only to bicycles and walkers. Visit castles of Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau. (13 miles)

Day 10. Morning transfer to Fussen train station. Arrive in central Munich at 12:45 p.m.