Day by Day Itinerary

Easy – Medium level

Day 1: Individual arrival
Your bike programme will be discussed at a welcome briefing with welcome drink.
 
Day 2: Pfronten - Reutte approx. 40 km
You cycle from Pfronten via Vils and Pinswang to Reutte. Your return route leads you via Lechaschau on a beautiful path through Auwald and the hills of Ranzental (valley).

Day 3: Grän - Tannheimertal - Pfronten approx. 45 km
The hotel-owned bike-express transports you to Grän. From there you cycle along Tannheimertal bike path through the valley. Through Engetal you come back to Pfronten.

Day 4: Pfronten - Lake Forggensee approx. 55 km
This tour leads you through the wood, along river Lech and Lechfall (water fall) to Füssen. Along Lake Forggensee you continue to the bird sanctuary Vogelberg. Afterwards you reach Lake Bannwaldsee. Enjoy the beautiful views on the Bavarian palaces.

Day 5: Pfronten - Eisenberg - Lake Hopfensee approx. 40 km
Today you cycle to ruin Eisenberg. Along the Riviera of Allgäu and Lake Weissensee you come back to your hotel.

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Day 1   Individual Arrival in Trier

Trier is a fascinating town and was once the capital of the Western Roman Empire. You can visit the Porta Nigra, the best preserved Roman city gates north of the Alps, or the basilica, the largest preserved ancient roofed structure. The thermal baths give visitors a good insight into the Roman bathing culture, and traffic has been crossing the Roman bridge since 1860. Your rental bike will be waiting for you in your hotel. Overnight stay in Trier.

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Day 1:   Arrival at Constance

Enjoy a stroll through the very well maintained old town of Constance, with Town Hall, the Munster, and the maze of little alleyways of Niederburg. Not to forget the Mediterranean harbour with its famous “Imperia”. Overnight in Constance.

Day 2:   Constance – Stein am Rhein. approx. 40 km

Collect rental bikes this morning, then cycle past Wollmatinger Ried to island Reichenau, UNESCO heritage of nature and culture since 2001. Take a boat to peninsula Höri and Gaien-hofen. Today you stay in Stein on Rhine, a medieval town with many fresco-decorated houses.

Day 3:   Stein am Rhein– Überlingen approx. 55 km

Before you set off you cross the small bridge to the island of Wird, home of a tiny Franciscan monastery. Along the lake you cycle through small Swiss fishing villages with beautiful half timbered houses. Via Constance you cycle to flower island Mainaut. By boat from Wallhausen into the old Emperor’s residence Überlingen. Overnight in/near Überlingen.

Day 4:   Überlingen – Birnau – Meersburg – Friedrichshafen approx. 40 km

Today you visit the baroque pilgrims church Birnau, pole-settlements in Uhldingen and then Meersburg, Hagnau and Immenstaad, before reaching Friedrichshafen. Visit the Zeppelin museum and the harbour. Overnight in/near Immenstaad or Friedrichshafen.

Day 5:   Friedrichshafen – island city Lindau – Bregenz approx. 40 km

Enjoy the large fruit orchards before you reach Bavarian metropolis Lindau. Special about Lindau is the protected old town on an island. After a few kilometres you reach Austria and cycle on the lake bank into festival city Bregenz with the unique lake-stage. Overnight in/near Lindau or Bregenz.

Day 6:   Bregenz – Rhine-Delta – Rorschach/Arbon approx. 35 km

Before you leave Bregenz visit the Oberstadt, which has been maintained in excellent condition. Near Hard you cross the Rhine, rushing down from the Swiss Alps. The mouth into Lake Constance is an important nature reserve. On Swiss territory, in Altenrhein, you can see the Hundertwasser-Hall. Via Horn you cycle along the lake to harbour Rorschach. Overnight in/near Rorschach or Arbon.

Day 7:   Arbon – Kreuzlingen – Constance approx. 30 km

The last day of this interesting cycle tour is dedicated to the Swiss Canton, Thurgau, also called the apple-canton due to the importance of apple orchards. You cycle through tidy little villages along the lake back to Constance. Overnight in/near Constance.

Day 8: Constance

Your tour comes to an end after breakfast. Extensions in Europe are possible.

Stein am Rhein

Lake Ferry

Zeppelin Museum

Rhine River Path

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Day 1: Mainz

Arrive in Mainz today. Free evening to enjoy this medieval city. Collect your rental bikes and tour information this evening.

Day 2: Mainz - Rüdesheim (approx. 30/49 km; 19/31 miles)
The beautiful bike route leads through vineyards and wine growing villages. If you wish, you can extend the tour (+19 km/12 miles) to Eltville (medieval tudor style houses) and to the monestary of Eberbach.

Day 3: Rüdesheim - St. Goar (approx. 38 km/24 miles)
Imposing fortresses line the path today. You should hike up to "Loreley", and enjoy the most wonderful view down into the romantic Rhine valley.

Day 4: St. Goar - Koblenz (approx. 36 km/52 km - 22 miles/32 miles)
You continue along the Rhine Valley till Boppard, where you can take the chair lift up to quiet heights and wonderful views, or you take a detour by train (Hunsrückhöhenbahn) and reach the Moselle valley.

Day 5: Koblenz - Bad Godesberg (approx. 58 km/36 miles)
Today you have many choices: Spas, hot springs, wine growing villages and beer gardens waiting to spoil the biker. Or you may go down the Rhine by ship for a rest.

Day 6: Bad Godesberg - Cologne (approx. 43 km/27 miles)
If you want to visit the former capital of Germany, today is your chance to visit Bonn. The biking stretch is short today to give you enough time to visit the numerous architectural and historic sights of Cologne.

Day 7: Cologne
Individual departure or extend your stay in Germany.

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Day 1- Individual journey to Saarburg
Welcome on board, embarkation starts at 4.00 pm.
 
Day 2 -  Saarburg-Saar river bend – Trier/Konz, approx. 35 km
After breakfast the first cycle tour from Saarburg to the Saar river bend starts where the river loops back by almost 360°. Continue to Igeler column, at Wasserbillig in Luxemburg. In the afternoon you reach Trier or Konz, where the boat is waiting for you. Join the guided city tour of Trier.
 
Day 3 -  Konz / Trier-Piesport, approx. 50 km
After breakfast you cycle via Neumagen-Dhron to Piesport. This quaint village is framed by vineyards, forests and meadows and reputedly is the largest wine-growing community of theMoselle-Saar-Ruver region.

Day 4 - Piesport-Bernkastel-Kues, approx. 20 km
A rather short tour to Bernkastel-Kues where you may enjoy the flair of the medieval market square surrounded by half-timbered houses. In the afternoon a visit to the largest wine-grower cooperative along the Moselle.
 
Day 5 - Bernkastel-Kues–Traben Trarbach-Zell, approx. 40 km
Idyllic Traben Trarbach and the largest vineyard town of the Zell area.

Day 6–  Zell-Cochem, approx. 35 km
Perfectly preserved historic old town of Beilstein the "Sleeping Beauty on Moselle“. Join the boat again in Cochem with its fortress and quaint half-timbered houses.

Day 7 - Cochem-Koblenz, approx. 40 km
Cycle tour into Eltztal valley where we walk up to the fortress. In Alken, one of the oldest towns on Moselle, join the boat again and transfer to Koblenz.

Day 8 – individual journey home
After breakfast the tour is completed, say farewell and start your joureny home or stay for some extra days.

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Day 1: Berlin/ Spandau arrival

Individual arrival in Berlin/ Spandau. Embarkation from 4 p.m. on.  Should you still be full of energy, take the chance to bike to Potsdam along the beautiful Wannsee. Should you prefer to spend your first day rather calmly, you are invited to stay on board and enjoy the most magnificent views between Potsdam and the Wannsee from there.

Day 2: Köpenick 12 km

The most attractive sights of Potsdam, ancient residence of Prussian sovereigns, can be discovered either on a guided or an independant bike tour. In the afternoon, the ship brings you to Köpenick with its worthwhile old-town via the Telotow-channel.

Day 3: Königs Wusterhausen 30 - 47 km

Your day starts off with the wonderful Spree-bike trail along the Müggelsee lake. Enjoy the sun, the sparkling blue water and the possibilities to take one or more refreshing swims. You will then continue through the flat, wide and varied landscape in the south of Berlin with its characteristic lakes and forests. Anyone interested in Prussian history should visit the castle of Königs Wusterhausen in the afternoon.

Day 4: Storkow 31 - 39 km

Marvelous lakes and forests characterize todays route from Königs Wusterhausen to the berth of Karlslust in Storkow along the river Dahme. Close to Storkow you will have the chance to stand on Germany's tallest (interior) sand dune at 36m high!

Day 5: Trip around the Scharmützelsee ca. 42 km

This tour around Brandenburgs largest lake will lead you past old country estates on your way from Storkow to Bad Saarow and back. A stop in the thermae of Saarow at the Kurzpark is very tempting: The water temperature stays constantly between 34 and 36 °C. Three merging pools indoors and outdoors create a broad location inviting you to relax.

Day 6: Through the Spreewald 45 km

In the morning, a van takes you to Lübben, situated at the heart of the beautiful Spreewald. Discover the small town with its castle-island connecting the Spree’s forests, nature and culture in the most beautiful way. Walking paths constructed with lots of imagination and adventure areas such as a maze, a sound garden or a water-playground, encourage everyone to experiment. On your bikes you will move on through the northern part of the Spreewald with its numerous channels. Discover even the tiniest corner of the Spreewald and take a tub in order to reach villages that will otherwise remain unaccessable.

Day 7: Berlin Mitte

A small cruise is waiting for you! The Müggelsee and the Spree will be your path to the centre of Berlin. The capital really has a lot to offer. So many amazing views and sights to take pictures of! For those who wish, an additional guided tour by bike through the centre of Berlin can be arranged.

Day 8: Berlin/ Spandau departure

Short trip by ship to Berlin / Spandau and disembarkation.

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Day 1: Individual journey to Waren
Embarkation from 4.00 pm onwards.

Day 2: Waren - Malchow – Plau am See, approx. 30 km
In the morning you set out in Waren to the see European Bisons in Damerower Werder, then around Lake Fleesensee to island town Malchow. Cruise to Plau am See, where the boat will stop overnight.

Day 3: Lake Plauer See to Müritz, approx. 30 km
Cycle along the west bank of Plauer See via Plau to the museum village Alt Schwerin, continue to Malchow and take the boat to Binnenmuritz.

Day 3: Waren – Röbel – Diemitz, approx. 30 km
Splendid castle Klink is the first highlight of today’s cycle trip. Meet the boat in the fishing village Sietow, then cycle on to Röbel with its two magnificent churches. In the afternoon a boat cruise to lock Diemitz.

Day 4: Kleinzerlang, approx. 20 – 50 km
Castle Rheinsberg was made famous by German authors Theodor Fontane and Kurt Tucholsky. Visit the idyllic castle with its beautiful park Then return to the boat in Kleinzerlang or continue via Neuglobsow and along Lake Stechlin.

Day 5: Kleinzerlang – Rechlin, approx. 35 km
You pass many small lakes and ponds on your cycle tour to Fleeth Mill and then to Mirow. The romantic lake castle is also named “love-island”. Continue via Lärtz to Rechlin on the south end of Muritz.

Day 6: Müritz National Park – Waren, approx. 35 km
From manor house Boek you set out into Muritz National Park with its large pine and beech forests, countless small lakes and moors. In the afternoon you return to Waren and enjoy a lovely farewell buffet.

Day 7: Individual journey home
After breakfast disembarkation and individual journey home.

  Innsbruck

Weiss Church

Castle Hohenschwangau

Landsberg

Day to Day Itinerary

Day 1:   Individual arrival in Innsbruck. Issue of the rental bikes and tour information at your hotel in Innsbruck in the evening. Enjoy a city stroll through the historical Old Town.

Day 2:   Innsbruck - Imst approx. 65 km

On the former Treidelweg (Treidel Path) along the Inn and through the small villages (churches worth seeing, old aristocratic houses, fortress ruins) to Stams (baroque Cistercian convent, convent museum) on through Haiming to Imst.

Day 3: Imst - Füssen approx. 55 km

To Hahntenjoch (2000 m) by bus, except arrival in May via “Fernpaß”. A wonderful downhill ride to Elmen and Lech follows. The splendid mountain landscape, the mountain river and the town of Reutte get you into the right mood for a dream journey. The city of Füssen, surrounded by magnificent peaks of the Alps and blue-green mountain lakes invites you for a stroll around the city (pedestrian zone, you see the outline of the Via Claudia).

Day 4:   Füssen – Schongau approx. 45 km

Visit King Luis' fairy tale castles in Königswinkel - Hohenschwangau and Neuschwanstein - and at the valley station of the Tegelberg you may see the uncovered Roman thermal springs. The world famous Wieskirche (church) - the epitome of Bavarian rococo - is the next highlight. Through Steingaden and Peiting you will arrive in Schongau filled with wonderful impressions of the Bavarian countryside.

Day 5:   Schongau - Landsberg/Lech approx. 40 km

Schongau - a former Bavarian border fortress, with fortified passages on the town wall that can still be accessed, gives evidence of the past plus splendid views over the Lech Valley promises greatness. Old part of town (Romanesque basilica with vaults), Hochenfurch, Epfach (the Roman Abodiacum, Roman museum) and Vilgertshofen (baroque pilgrimage church) are places of interest before you reach Landsberg.

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Hotel

Hotel Neustadt,  3***  

Comfortable hotel, centrally located and only a few minutes walk from the historic centre. It is easily reached from the rail station and by car (car park). There are recreational facilities including a sauna, solarium and fitness studio in the hotel.

Schedule & Price

Rating: Mostly Easy

From Prague to Melnik some short ascents have to be managed, otherwise a flat easy route. Suitable for beginners and families.

Day to Day Itinerary

Day 1:   Individual arrival in Prague. Issue of the rental bikes and tour information at your hotel in the early evening. Enjoy a stroll through the historical Old Town, admiring the squares, & fountains.

Day 2:   Free day in Prague

This day is entirely devoted to the 'Golden City'. Visit the Hradschin with the old king palace, stroll over the famous bridge 'Karlsbrücke' or discover the nightlife of Prague with innumerable cultural events. Accommodation in Prague.

Day 3:   Prag – Melnik, approx. 55 km

Today you cycle along the river Moldau. The strains of ascents are instantly rewarded by fast descents. Admire the mouth of the Moldau and Elbe from the palace hill of Melnik. Melnik is the heart of the Bohemian wine growing area.

Day 4:   Melnik – Leitmeritz, approx. 50 km

Via Roudnice you reach the fortress of Terezin, infamously used by the Nazis to house Czech Jews before deportation. From Terezin only a few kilometres have to be covered to reach todays destination, Litomeritz with its beautiful houses.

Day 5:   Leitmeritz – Decin, approx. 50 km

After only about 20 km you reach the city Usti nad Labem Aussig. On the way you can admire the ruin of the old fortress Schreckenstein (literally meaning 'horror-castle'). In the afternoon you reach Decin.

Day 6:   Decin – Bad Schandau, approx. 21 km

Today you cross the boarder into Germany and soon you see the first rocks of the Elbe sandstone massive. Not far now and you reach the health-spa Bad Schandau.

Day 7:   Bad Schandau – Dresden, approx. 43 km

Past bizarre rock formations the Elbe flows past the fortress Königstein (King Stone). Visit Europe's largest fortification and enjoy the spectacular view of the Elbe valley. Past Castle Pillnitz you cycle on to Dresden.

Day 8: End of tour.

You may extend your stay or depart at leisure. Trains may be arranged from dresden anywhere in Europe.

Prague

Elbe Basteifelsen,

Day to Day Itinerary

Day 1:   Arrival in Dessau

Discover the beauty of this architectural gem.

Day 2:   Dessau - Wittenburg (approx. 30 km)

Cycle upstream to Martin Luther's home city of Wittemburg, with it's charming Wörlitzer Park Grounds The Luther Hall, Wittenberg’s most interesting building, has the worlds largest historic collection on the Reformation.

Day 3:   Wittenburg to Torgau (approx. 65 km)

The last kilometres of the tour in Saxony-Anhalt. Castles Lichtenberg and Pretzsch lead in the direction of Torgau.

Day 4:   Torgau – Riesa (approx. 45-53 km)

In the Elbe town, Mühlberg you can see its former Cistercian monastery. Also worth seeing – Electoral Saxony’s milepost. You should not miss the Treblitz Tree Park with trees and bushes from five continents.

Day 5:   Riesa – Meißen (approx. 32/40 km)

Cycle some m ore through Germany’s most northern vineyards. The baroque castle Diesbar-Seußlitz with its wonderful park is a good place for rest. Be sure to visit the world famous Meissen china facility but you'll need a platinum card!

Day 6:  Meißen – Dresden (approx. 30 km)

On the banks of the Elbe along the Saxon vineyards, through Radebeul to the beautiful city of Dresden, which has been totally restored to its pre-war splendour.

Day 7:   Saxon Switzerland (approx. 45 km, optional)

The bicycle path leads directly along the Elbe to Bad Schandau, to the Albrecht Castles and the Elbe pastures; on the Elbe Ferry to Castle Pillnitz, or to the Sandsteintafel Mountain with the fortress Königstein on the right side of the Elbe. Return to Dresden by bike or by a suburban train.

Day 8: End of tour.

Extend your stay or depart for home.

  Meissen

Welcome Grandhotel, Meissen

Day to Day Itinerary

Day 1: Individual arrival in Munich
Welcome briefing and bike distribution. Bavaria’s capital city is waiting with many sights…

Day 2: Munich – Murnau / Lake Staffelsee approx 65 km
From Munich you cycle through the Forstenrieder Park to Lake Starnberg. From Starnberg by cycle path directly on the lake shore to Seeshaupt. On wonderful paths through unspoilt Bavarian villages, past the Oster Lakes and the Rieg See to Murnau am Staffelsee.

Day 3: Murnau – Garmisch Partenkirchen approx 35 km
First you cycle through the nature reserve Murnauer Moos (biggest moor region in Central Europe). Continue through unspoilt nature, following the river Loisbach to Garmisch Partenkirchen. This stage is quite short on purpose, so that you have time to take the Zugspitzbahn to the height of 2962 m. From there a wonderful view of the Alps.

Day 4: Garmisch Partenkirchen – Wallgau approx. 50 km
You bridge 300 meters of altitude to Scharnitz by train. From there you go slightly uphill through wildly romantic gorges and lush alpine fields to the source of the Isar. Back through the sunny high-lying valley with wonderful panoramas of the Karwendel and Wetterstein Mountains through Mittenwald (forest) to Wallgau – a village which still cultivates Bavarian tradition.

Day 5: Wallgau – Bad Tölz approx. 50 km
Past Isarwinkel, following the turquoise-blue water to the impressive Sylvenstein Lake, and through Lenggries across charming landscapes to Bad Tölz. The town on the junction of two trading routes, the Isar and the old salt route from Reichenhall to Allgäu, developed quickly into a blooming trading post. The richly ornamented middle class houses are evidence of the golden age.
 
Day 6: Bad Tölz – Lake Tegernsee – Bad Tölz approx. 40 km
Through the charming landscape of Lake Tegern to Gmund am Tegernsee with a wonderful lake panorama. Along the Gaißbach Valley back to Bad Tölz. The thermal springs of the famous spa “Alpamare” make tired muscles fit again. The Tölzer Market Street invites on a stroll in the footsteps of the famous television series “Der Bulle von Tölz” (The Cop from Tölz).

Day 7: Bad Tölz – Munich approx. 55 km
The Isar cycle path takes you through Geretsried and Wolfratshausen to Grünwald. You have to overcome a few short ascents before reaching the Bavarian capital Munich with its numerous places of interest.

Day 8: Individual departure or additional overnights