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Rothenburg ob der Tauber - Donauwörth - Romantic Road Part 2
Rothenburg ob der Tauber - Donauwörth/Rain, Romantic Road Part 2
From Rothenburg ob der Tauber to Donauwörth/Rain
On this part of the “Romantic Road” you bike through an amazing variety of terrain: the lovely hills of Keuperbergland on the small mountain range of the Frankenhöhe, the Wörnitz Valley with its lush meadows, the circular crater of the Nördlinger Ries and of course the Danube Valley near Donauwörth. On the way you pass numerous castles and interesting historical towns.
Total length: approx. 143/164 km
Dates
Travel beginning: daily arrival
Duration: 5 days (4 nights)
Itinerary
picture 1: Romantische Straße Touristik Arbeitsgemeinschaft GbR
picture 2: Rothenburg
1. Day: Rothenburg ob der Tauber
You start your tour in charming Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Rothenburg attracts visitors worldwide. The town is an excellent example of German romance and boasts an historical town centre with many beautiful medieval buildings that are surrounded by the impressive city walls. The famous carved altar by Tielman Riemenschneider in the Church of St. Jakob is a must-see. Take in the flair of the city during an evening stroll through the prettily lit alleys. You spend the night in Rothenburg o. d. Tauber.
2. Day: Rothenburg ob der Tauber - Dinkelsbühl, approx. 60 km
The first destination of your bike tour is visible from afar: The old, baroque castle in Schillingfürst rises mightily above town. A short climb takes you up to Schillingfürst, then you continue to Feuchtwangen. Finally you reach the former free imperial city of Dinkelsbühl in the idyllic Wörnitz Valley. The town square is ringed by beautiful old town houses. Enjoy Frankonian cuisine in one of the traditional restaurants. A city tour with the Dinkelsbühl Night Watch Man is highly recommended. You spend the night in Dinkelsbühl.
3. Day: Dinkelsbühl - Nördlingen, approx. 44 km
Today you cycle to the Nördlinger Ries, an area of great geological interest. 15 million years ago a meteorite with a cross section of 1500 m hit the earth at a speed of 72 000 km/h in this spot and left an 20-25 km large crater between the Swabian and Frankonian Alps. Your destination today is the former free imperial city of Nördlingen. Don’t miss Germany’s only entirely preserved city wall! It is even possible to walk around on it. The 90 m high bell tower of St. George’s Church is known as “Daniel” and offers an amazing view into the Ries (the meteorite crater). Another point of interest is the old tanners’ quarter and of course the Ries Crater Museum for the geologically enthusiastic. You spend the night in Nördlingen.
4. Day: Nördlingen - Dönauwörth/Rain, approx. 39/60 km
You leave the countryside of the Ries behind and bike through the beautiful Wörnitz Valley. Soon you pass Harburg with its lovely castle, situated high above the valley. Visit the charming old town centre between the river and the castle. You continue to Donauwörth, where the Wörnitz meets the Danube. The Reichsstraße is the main attraction of the city: This lovely street is bordered by numerous amazing old town houses, like the minster, the Tanzhaus and Café Engel. Also visit the Käthe Kruse Doll Museum! You spend the night in Donauwörth or Rain am Lech.
5. Day: Independent return journey
We are happy to book additional nights in Rothenburg, Donauwörth or Rain for you.
