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On you’re way from Wuerzburg to Fuessen you cycle through three of Germany’s most enchanting holiday areas – Franconia, Swabia & Upper Bavaria. The cycle route runs mainly through gently undulating countryside, at first along the Rivers Tauber &
Wornitz before it crosses the Danube & heads south. Apart from a few “pushing” sections, most of the route is characterized by gentle limbs, well made cycle tracks and quiet local roads. Right in the south, the route be comes somewhat hillier. But don’t you worry; it is still suitable for any normal bicycle and less athletic cyclist. For those of you who are happy with our recommendations, we suggest the following standard itinerary below: Day 1: Wuerzburg - Bad Mergentheim (approx 58km cycling) In the morning pick-up of rental bikes in city centre of Wuerzburg! Luggage transfer from Wuerzburg to Bad Mergentheim (meeting location and time to be confirmed). Cycling to Bad Mergentheim! Overnight stay including breakfast: Hotel Deutschmeister or similar. (O)
Day 2: Bad Mergentheim - Rothenburg (approx 50km cycling) After breakfast we ask you - also on the following days of the tour - to leave your luggage at the reception desk until 09.00 am - it will be picked up during the day and brought to the next destination. Departure via “Liebliches Taubertal” bicycle path, passing by small, historical villages and beautiful landscapes before you arrive at Rothenburg, medieval jewel of Germany, where in the evening you can join the city walk with the Night Watchman (a voucher is included in your tour documentation). Overnight stay including breakfast: Hotel Schranne or similar. (B,O)
Day 3: Rothenburg - Schillingfuerst - Feuchtwangen (approx 32km cycling) In the morning we are leaving for Schillingsfuerst, whos landmark is the Baroque castle of the Princes of Hohenlohe-Schillingsfuerst. Next stop is at
Day 4: Feuchtwangen - Dinkelsbuehl (approx 28km cycling) After breakfast your start for your next cycling day. From Feuchtwangen to Dinkelsbühl the cycling path leads through forests passing many small ponds. After arriving to Dinkelsbuehl, check in at your hotel. In the evening you are invited to join a city walk with the Nightwatchman (free of charge, meeting point at the cathedral / church St. Georg). Overnight stay including breakfast: Hotel Goldene Kanne or similar.
Day 5: Dinkelsbuehl - Noerdlingen (approx 38km cycling) This will be the last cycling day. On your way from Dinkelsbuehl to Noerdlingen you will follow the Woernitz river for a short while before continuing to the Noerdlinger Ries. Noerdlingen is the only town in Germany, where you can walk the walls and battlements all the way round. The historical town is dominated by the 100 yard high bell tower of St. George church.
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