Classic Adventures Bicycle Tours - Bike Tours of Germany-The Romantic Road

Germany Bicycle Tour Details

Tour Price
$3,689.00 - 9 nights (Includes breakfasts and 7 dinners)
Tour Dates 2008
June 22 - July 1
September 7 - 16
Bicycle Rental
included
Single Supplement
$600 (optional)
Arrive
Wurzburg (from Frankfurt)
Depart
Fussen (to Munich)
Cycling Level
Easy & Moderate
Terrain
Flat to rolling terrain, with several short climbs on a daily basis. Much of the ride is along riverside bicycle paths.

Germany overview map
Click here for larger map

Sign up for our
E-newsletter Specials

Daily Itinerary
Day One
Arrive in Frankfurt and meet in Wurzburg via Frankfurt AirRail system. Tour the old city and the palace of the Prince-Bishops of Wurzburg. Bicycle fitting, wine & cheese reception, followed by dinner. (5-10 miles)
Day Two
Cycle along the Romantic Road via bicycle path to Tauberbischofscheim and take lunch in the thriving market square.  Tonight we’ll lodge in Bad Mergentheim, highlighted by a visit to the town’s world famous square.  (37 miles)
Day Three
Rothenburg, the "Gem of Germany," is our destination. The delights of this midieval city are well worth the two nights we stay here! On our way take some time to visit Rottingen, the village of sundials, and cross the Tauber valley. (26 miles)
Day Four
Today's ride takes you through the splendid Bavarian countryside and back to Rothenburg; or, take the day off from riding to enjoy Rothenburg, from its exquisitely carved alters by the master craftsman, Tilman Riemanschneider, to the legend of the Meistertrunk depicted by the town clock's automatons. (21 miles - optional)
Day Five
Explore Shillingsfurst castle and witness a falconry exhibition en route to Dinkelsbuhl, a walled city adorned by towers and gateways. Follow the night watchmen on his rounds, an event that dates back to medieval times. (28 miles)
Day Six
Ride to Nordlingen, largest walled city in Germany. Visit a baroque cathedral and Rieskrater-Museum. Visit the mighty Castle Harburg and lodge in Donauworth on the Danube River. (36 or 47 miles)
Day Seven
A day off from cycling.  Train transfer from Donauworth to Augsburg, the second largest city in Bavaria.  Take the day to visit the cathedrals and museums of this ancient Roman city.  Afternoon train transfer to Landsberg where your guides will meet you at the train station.  Dinner on your own tonight.
Day Eight
Cycle from Landsberg to Schwangau after visiting the famous Bavarian Gate (1425), baroque town hall, and historic old city. We end up at the foot of the Alps with the royal castles of Neuschwanstein and Hohenshwangau nestled in the mountains above. Lodge in the charming alpine town of Schwangau. (44 miles)
Day Nine
We follow one of the first roads through the Austrian Alps, now accessible only to bicycles and walkers. Spend the day visiting the castles of Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau. (13 miles)
Day Ten
Morning transfer to Fussen train station. Train leaving Fussen will arrive in central Munich approximately 12:45 p.m.
Return to description page
P.O. Box 143, Hamlin, NY 14464
(800) 777-8090
Fax (585) 964-7297
info@classicadventures.com
©1998-2008 Classic Adventures. All rights reserved.
Classic Adventures is a bicycle tour travel operator providing cycling tours in France, Greece, Ireland, Germany, Austria, Canada, New York, & Mississippi. Our bike tours includes gourmet food, deluxe lodging and professional biking guides. France biking tour options include, Burgundy, Bordeaux & Dordogne Valley. Greece Biking tour options include Classical Greece, Island of Crete, & Crete - Extreme. Our New York State bicycle tours include the Finger lakes wine country, The Erie Canal, and a multi sport bike tour of Lake placid and the Adirondacks. We also offer deluxe bicycle tours in Europe: Germany - Cycling the Romantic Road, Austria - The Salaach Valley & Pinzgau Region and cycling Ireland - the Emerald Isle. Classic Adventures is a family owned and operated bicycle tour company that has been leading active vacations since 1979.