The BURG.MUSEEN.BAYERN network takes you on an exciting multi-day trip through Bavaria: from Coburg via Würzburg to Landshut, Burghausen and Passau. Regional products, traditional inns and modern culinary culture line the route, and along the way you can rely on plenty of useful bike-related services ranging from rental services to repair workshops and e-bike charging stations.
Coburg
Begin your journey by basking in the charming atmosphere of the former royal city of Coburg: shop at former purveyors to the court, take a break at a rustic inn or try a delicious Coburg bratwurst. Many paths lead up to the Veste Coburg (Coburg Fortress) - the most beautiful of them straight through the Hofgarten, a beautiful landscaped park. Where Martin Luther once found refuge, you can now marvel at priceless art collections, including Cranach paintings, the magical Hedwig's Glass, magnificent armour and the oldest ceremonial carriages in the world.
Tip: There are bicycle racks in the second courtyard. Bicycle repair shops and e-bike charging stations are located in the old town.
Würzburg
From Coburg, the route leads through the Haßberge Nature Park with its gently rolling hills and colourful half-timbered villages. In Haßfurt, you will pass the knights' chapel - a jewel of late Gothic architecture. From here, the route continues leisurely along the Main to Schweinfurt and finally via Kürnach to Würzburg (Coburg - Würzburg cycle network: 120.9 km, 918 metres uphill, 1131 metres downhill).
The university town of Würzburg was once the residence of a prince-bishop. Surrounded by vineyards, Würzburg is home to numerous sights such as the Festung Marienberg (Marienberg Fortress), which houses the Museum for Franconia. In addition to the marvellous view of the city, the museum is world-famous for its collection of works of the Würzburg sculptor and Dürer contemporary Tilmann Riemenschneider. Interactive guided tours, workshops and special events turn art and history into an experience.
Tip: There are bike racks in the first courtyard.
From Würzburg onwards, you will cycle through the Franconian wine countryside along the idyllic towns of Ochsenfurt, Marktbreit and Iphofen. From here, you continue on to central Franconia and Nuremberg, where you will have well and truly earned an overnight stay. The Kaiserburg (Imperial Castle Nuremberg), one of the most important imperial palaces of the Holy Roman Empire, is enthroned at the very top of the city. The next stage of your trip takes you via Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz to the Altmühltal Nature Park. Enjoy the beautiful scenery as you come across Rosenburg Castle, where you can watch falconry demonstrations. The popular Altmühltal valley offers numerous accommodation options. Your journey continues in Kelheim, where the imposing Befreiungshalle (Liberation Hall) commemorates the victorious battles against Napoleon from 1813-1815. The route then carries on via Saal an der Donau, Abensberg and the Benedictine monastery of Rohr to Landshut and Burg Trausnitz (Trausnitz Castle) (cycle network Würzburg - Landshut: 344 km, 2208 metres uphill, 2010 metres downhill).
Landshut
Situated high above Landshut, Burg Trausnitz (Trausnitz Castle), the former seat of power of the Wittelsbach dukes, offers a panoramic view of the picturesque old town of Landshut. Here, even Wilhelm the V amazed his guests with the treasures of his chamber of art and curiosities. After your visit of the castle, make sure to enjoy some Lower Bavarian delicacies and golden hop juice in the old town.
Tip: Please dismount on the castle grounds. Bicycle racks are located in front of the bridge to the main castle (opposite the Hofstall building).
Burghausen
From Landshut on, you cycle via Geisenhausen and Neumarkt-Sankt Veit across to Upper Bavaria. At Neuötting you pass the Inn River and reach Burghausen (cycle network Landshut - Burghausen: 86 km, 792 metres uphill, 854 metres downhill).
Picturesquely situated on the Salzach river, the town invites you to explore its many cultural events, museums, galleries and natural oases. The world's longest castle towers strikingly over the old town and is waiting to be discovered - it too can be reached by bike. Make sure to visit the Stadtmuseum Burghausen (Burghausen City Museum) to experience historical art, life within castle walls in the late Middle Ages and over a thousand years worth of the town's history.
Tip: With several charging stations for e-bikes, secure luggage lockers and the specialist workshop radlMetzgerei, Burghausen offers cyclists everything they could wish for!
Passau
On your way from Burghausen to Passau, cycle leisurely through the Lower Inn European nature reserve, cross one of the largest thermal spa landscapes in Europe, pass small Baroque towns and finally reach the tour's destination, the three-river city of Passau (Burghausen - Passau cycle network: 90 km, 625 metres uphill, 620 metres downhill).
A short, steep climb brings you to the Veste Oberhaus (Oberhaus Fortress), which offers the best view of the historic old town characterised by magnificent buildings, winding alleyways, large squares and romantic riverside promenades. The 800-year-old fortress towers high above the city and makes history come alive for its visitors. Where the prince-bishops of Passau once resided, the Oberhausmuseum now presents interesting facts about the Middle Ages and the city's history.
Tip: As Passau is the start and end point for numerous national and international bike routes, various service facilities for cyclists, such as specialist workshops, bike boxes, luggage lockers and charging stations for e-bikes are available. Passau main station is connected to various long-distance and regional railway lines.
