Day 1:Your trip begins in Rothenburg, situated in the Tauber valley. You will find lean towers, flower-clad timber-frame houses and imposing ancient defence facilities. Rothenburg’s well-preserved historic centre, with its intricate alleys, is regarded as the archetypal medieval German town and is particularly popular tourists. Pre-booked rental bikes are ready for you at the hotel.

Day 2: Rothenburg – Ansbach, approx. 55 km
This day offers two tour variations on the Jura Plateau. We recommend a detour to the Altmühl source. If that’s not enough for you, you can attempt the steep approach to the well-preserved Colmberg Castle. From here, you will cycle onwards to the beautiful Brandenburg count’s Rococo castle in Ansbach. You can enjoy your evening in one of the many beer gardens.

Day 3: Ansbach – Nuremberg, approx. 75 / 55 km + train trip
You will cycle along the Deutsche Burgenstraße (German Castle Route), past the star-shaped moated castle Lichtenau. In Roth you should definitely pay the Margrave Castle a visit. Later in the day you will reach Nuremberg, which is not only famous for Gingerbread and its impressive castle – A number of breweries also compete for your attention. Be sure to try the beer of the Barfüßer house brewery.

Day 4: Nuremberg – Bamberg, approx. 70 / 80 km
You can follow the Regnitz cycle path through picturesque valleys and small villages, always along the river’s loops and windings. Or, you can choose to quickly cycle along the flat Rhine-Main-Danube canal. Today’s final destination is Bamberg, the city with a patron saint for brewing – St. Lawrence. Within the city’s perimeters nine breweries invite you to sample their products, with several more in the surrounding area.

Day 5: Bamberg – Neustadt, approx. 70 / 55 km + train trip
You will cycle in direction of Hirschaid and reach the romantic Aisch Valley. Take a break in Höchstadt and sample the famous mirror carp – the crispy fried fish is a local delicacy. In Neustadt, your destination for the day, you can watch a mechanical wooden billy goat bleat and jump around the top of the town hall every hour – a fabulous spectacle.

Day 6: Neustadt – Rothenburg ob der Tauber, approx. 60 km
Today you will visit Bad Windsheim and the impressive Franconian open-air museum. Here historical buildings were reassembled on a large area. Enjoy the homebrewed beer at the restaurant or in one of the beer gardens. Rothenburg’s medieval backdrop offers a beautiful atmosphere to soak in the evening sun and sample delicious food.

Day 7: Journey home or extension of stay
After breakfast your Bavarian Beer Tour comes to an end and you will return home. We would, however, be more than happy to extend your stay in Rothenburg.

Arrival daily from 22 April 2017 to 15 October 2017

Season A : 22 April – 6 May,  25 September – 15 October : €576
Season B : 07 May – 19 May , 18 – 30 June, 27 August – 24 September : €656
Season C : 20 May  – 17 June,  01 July – 26 August : €725

Additional fee single room, €150
Extra night in a double room, €55
Extra night in a single room, €75

Included

• 6 nights incl. breakfast
• Bike hire
• Luggage transport from hotel to hotel, no limit on the number of pieces, max. 20 kg / piece
• Guided tour of Rothenburg with the night watchman
• Vouchers for 5 x 0.5 l of beer per room, redeemable in Bamberg
• Entrance to the Franconian Open-Air Museum Bad Windsheim (Closed on Mondays)
• Cycle route description with maps (1 x per room)
• 7 day Service Hotline

Not included

• City or visitor´s tax (if payable)
• Train ride Roth – Nürnberg and Bamberg – Hirschaid

Your Accommodation

Overnight stay in family-run guesthouses and hotels of the national 3* category, all rooms with shower / bath and WC.

Where you rest your head after an active day is hugely important to us. We go to great lengths to find properties that are unique expressions of the region you are travelling through. Think of them as the charming and intimate garnish atop your trip. 

Whether nestled in the heart of a village or lost in the countryside and surrounded by nature, all accommodations are chosen using a strict criteria of comfort, hospitality, and authentic charm. We like to use locally run independent small hotels, guest houses and B&Bs instead of the larger “chain” hotels.  All of them are hand-picked, visited, and re-visited by our local partners. On most of our holidays you will be staying in different hotels and their  uniqueness and individual character only adds to the enjoyment of your holiday. You will also benifit with knowledge that your trip is contributing to local economies, and supporting local family run businesses.

You will be welcomed in a double or twin room (2 beds) – based on double occupancy.
All of our rooms have private bathrooms.
Individual rooms are possible upon request when you book; they are subject to availability and incur a supplemental fee.
For biking trips, all of our inns have a safe place to keep bicycles for the night

Aer Lingus fly direct to Stuttgart. Train to Rothenburg (50mins)

Flights are not included in the price. Adventure Holidays do not book flights. We will  advise you on best times, dates and airfares to book.