Russell Hafter Holidays - German Danube Cycle Tour from Donaueschingen to Regensburg

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The German Danube Cycle Tour 2012

Following the Danube from its Source into Bavaria

Map of the Danube Valley
from Donaueschingen to Regensburg

The five nights tour takes you as far as the city of Ulm, the eight night tour ends in the beautiful city of Regensburg.

Our tour follows the River Danube from its source at Donaueschingen. Lasting either five or eight nights, with four or seven days cycling, you have time to explore one of the most fascinating river valleys in Western Europe.

En route you will discover the dramatic limestone gorge, where the young river almost completely disappears, pretty half-timbered towns and dramatic palaces.

Day 1. Arrive in Donaueschingen on the edge of the Black Forest and the source of the River Danube.

Day 2. Cycle through the Swabian hills to the beginning of the dramatic Danube Gorge, where the river cuts through the limestone. End at Müheim (about 29 miles).

Day 3. Today you cycle through the dramatic Danube Gorge. Pass limestone cliffs en route to the fascinating old town of Beuron, dominated by the huge Monastery. The gorge continues to impress as you cycle past bizarre rock formations to Sigmaringen, where there is a fine palace (about 29 miles).

Day 4. A day cycling past open hilly country of the Schwäbische Alb and the town of Mengen to end at Obermarchtal (about 31 miles).

Day 5. First cycle to Munderkingen with its well preserved town centre, then on to Ehingen, which has a number of ancient churches well worth visiting.Continue along the river to the cathedral city of Ulm, where there is the highest spire in the world and an attractive old town centre (about 33 miles).

Day 6. Cycle through water meadows and past Günzburg, an attractive small Bavarian town. Then via lakes and through open countryside to Dillingen and its striking rococo palace (about 35 miles).

Day 7. Through farmland to Höchstädt and Blindheim, the site of the Battle of Blenheim (for which Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire is named). Continue through open country to prosperous Donauwörth. There is much to see here (about 23 miles).
In the late afternoon take the train (tickets provided) to avoid the hills between here and the stunning small town of Neuburg an der Donau.

Day 8. Start with another rail journey, in order to avoid the city of Ingolstadt. Your train journey finishes at Neustadt an der Donau. Now cycle past the little spa town of Bad Gögging and through hopfields to Weltenburg. From here to Kelheim take the short, but dramatic journey by river boat through the narrow gorge of the "Danube Breakthrough" to the confluence of the Danube and the Altmühl at Kelheim (tickets provided).
After a steep climb out of Kelheim cycle through Bad Abbach to the UNESCO World Heritage City of Regensburg (about 31 miles).

Tour Details: packages of 5 and 8 nights bed and breakfast, mainly in 3* and 4* hotels, in rooms with shower/WC. Dinner if ordered. Cycle and saddlebag hire if required. Rail and ship tickets en route. Baggage transfer.
Twin rooms are normally available on this cycling tour, but must be specially requested. Information on double and twin rooms.
Additional nights may be taken at most points along the route. Ulm and Regensburg are particularly well worth extra time.

Two different tours are available:
8 night tour: Full tour described above: Tour Code: DON/8
5 night tour: Donaueschingen to Ulm: Tour Code: DON/5

Dates:
Tour DON/8 is available from 27 April to 23 September.
Tour DON/5 is available from 6 April to 14 October.

Tour Code: DON/8
2012 Tour Price: By rail from London via Brussels / Cologne - £860
2012 Tour Price: By rail from Frankfurt or Munich or Stuttgart Airport - £633
2012 Tour Price: No Travel Included - £572

Tour Code: DON/5
2012 Tour Price: By rail from London via Brussels / Cologne - £677
2012 Tour Price: By rail from Frankfurt or Munich or Stuttgart Airport - £450
2012 Tour Price: No Travel Included - £389

Both Tours
2012 Tour Price: Half Board Supplement per night - £ 17
2012 Tour Price: Single Supplement per night - £ 17
2012 Tour Price: Cycle hire - £ 56
2012 Tour Price: Extra night (double room) - £ask

Please check our travel page for information on other ways of travelling to your holiday.

Please contact us for prices when using one of these other routes, and also for single supplements, child discounts and so on.

Our telephone number is 01946 861652.

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