Discover the green heart of Bavaria by bike – Altmühltal Nature Park

Tucked away in the Altmühltal Nature Park, one of Germany’s largest nature parks, lies swathes of unspoilt nature, the stunning Jura Plateau, countless historical sites and green valleys. The nature park is often considered to be the most beautiful area of Bavaria and is known as the region’s green heart. You’ll find fairytale castles, charming villages, rippling rivers and dreamy landscapes which are a dream to discover by bike.

The five varied routes in this Collection reveal the most beautiful corners of Franconia. We’ve included something for every ability: from long day tours to relaxed circulars. On the Robbers and Knights route, you will discover austere castles and mysterious caves in the south-east of the Altmühltal. In the north-east, you can explore the lofty heights of the Jura Mountains and in the south-west, you can take a day trip to one of the most beautiful basilicas in the region. On the Eichstätter Loop, you will explore dry grasslands alive with juniper bushes that are typical of the Altmühltal region.

You’ll find many delightful places to stop to enjoy regional dishes in the romantic medieval market squares of the towns en route.

As all routes in this Collection are circular, you can choose where to begin your ride. You can comfortably arrive by train via Nuremberg or Munich. There are also direct bus connections between all the larger towns and villages in the region such as Beilngries, Berching, Breitenbrunn, Kinding and Dietfurt. Kinding, Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz, Parsberg or Saal an der Donau also have train stations. You can find more information about travelling to the nature park, here: naturpark-altmuehltal.com/arrival