The Valley of the Early Danube - the Sporty Version

Donaueschingen-Ulm: Our sporty version with 5 days / 4 nights from 259,- €
The Valley of the Early Danube - the Sporty Version
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This trip is perfectly suited to those who wish to cycle longer daily stages. You should therefore be quite fit as well as having good intentions! The route of this Danube cycle route is the same as that of the classical option however we have lengthened the daily stages to be covered. Therefore this trip is not only good for your health but also for your finances. Despite the longer daily stages you will still have enough time to experience the beauty of the Danube valley and in the evenings you will be able to enjoy the local culinary delights.

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Day 1

Individual arrival in Donaueschingen

The Brigach and Breg Black Forest rivers join to form the Danube near the town, but even the Romans though the source of the river`s source was located in the park of the Fürstenberg castle. The castle built in the Belle Epoch style is a testament to the importance of the Fürstenberg family and has an excellent natural history collection and important paintings and sculptures from the modern period. If you have reserved rental bicycles, these will be available in your hotel.
Overnight stay in Donaueschingen

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Day 2

Donaueschingen - Beuron/Fridingen, ca. 63 km

The first stage leads you through the so-called "Baar" landscape. In Immendingen you will be able to visit an important natural phenomenon: the sinking of the Danube. Here the river disappears beneath the porous chalk rock for the majority of the year and instead of flowing to the Black Sea, flows towards Lake Constance and finally into the Rhein and to the North Sea.  After Tuttlingen, the valley begins to narrow and you will reach the town of Beuron with its famous Benedictine monastery. 
Overnight stay in Beuron or Fridingen

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Day 3

Beuron/Fridingen - Riedlingen, ca. 62 km

After breakfast you will cycle along the Danube between steep cliff faces topped with castles and reach the old town of Sigmaringen. From here on the landscape becomes gentler and charming and with beautiful views over Upper Swabia you will reach today’s destination; Riedlingen. This route was travelled not only by the Romans but also by Emperor Barbarossa.
Overnight stay in Riedlingen

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Day 4

Riedlingen - Ulm, ca. 67/73 km

You will cycle along the Danube until you reach the village of Zwiefalten with its beautiful castle. In Obermarchtal you will see the oldest Baroque church in Upper Swabia and the "Crane town" Ehingen with its Liebherr-manufacturing plants. You now have the choice here to either follow the Danube further or to take the somewhat longer, but beautiful route above the Blautal (blue valley).
Overnight stay in Ulm

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Day 5

Individual journey home or extension of stay

After breakfast you travel with the train back to Donaueschingen or back home or we would be more than happy to extend your stay along the Danube cycle route.

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Brief Information
  • Start / Destination
    Donaueschingen / Ulm
  • Duration
    5 days, 4 nights
  • Length
    ca. 200 km
  • Daily routes
    between 63 and 78 kilometres by bike
  • Profile of the route
    To a large extent the route is flat and along asphalt paths. Between Mühlheim and Sigmaringen some parts of the path run along compressed earthen paths. There are some minor hills near Beuron and Munderkingen. If you wish to use a racing bike for the tour, we recommend 28 mm tyres.

  • Return journey to Donaueschingen
    Self-organised by train, connections every 2 hours, 0-2x changes, duration approx 2,5 hours, normal price approx. € 31 incl.bike
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