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A relaxed journey by bike through northern Bavaria past
castles, medieval towns and historic breweries
Beer brewing traditions are an art form in Bavaria and the region of
Franconia in the north of the state is home to a third of Germany's
breweries. Following the Beer Cycle Route in the Aisch Valley, which has an
average of one brewery per kilometre making it the area with the highest
concentration of breweries in the world, there is ample time to take in the
laid‑back atmosphere in lively beer gardens. However there is much more
to the region than beer. UNESCO heritage listed Bamberg with its half
timbered houses lining the river, Rothenburg which was spared bombings
during WWII by the US Secretary of War and is the most medieval city in
Germany, and Nuremberg with its colourful history are all explored along
the way. The stages on this circular route can be shortened by using trains
and electric bikes can be hired for a supplement. After the cycle day, sample
a smoky beer, experience the hospitality of your Franconian hosts and try a
variety of sausages for which the region is famous.
ITINERARY: DAY 1 |
Arrive Rothenburg ob der Tauber
2 |
Cycle through
Tauber Valley to Ansbach (55km)
3 |
Cycle to Nuremberg - option to
take train to shorten (55/75km)
4 |
On to Bamberg (70/80km)
5 |
Cycle
to Neustadt an der Aisch (55/70km)
6 |
Complete loop returning to
Rothenburg (60km)
7 |
Trip concludes
INCLUSIONS: 
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6 breakfasts
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6 nights accommodation in 3 star hotels
on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities
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bike rental, 7 or 24 speed with
pannier and handlebar bag (electric bikes available on request ‑ supplement
applies)
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guided tour of Rothenburg with the night watchman
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entrance
to Franconian open air museum (closed Mondays)
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5 vouchers for 500ml of
beer ‑ per room booked ‑ to be used in Bamberg
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luggage transfer (max 20kgs)
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information pack including route notes & maps
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emergency hotline
NOTES:
High season is from 25 Apr to 3 Oct ‑ supplement applies.
Bavarian Beer Trail Cycle
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HOTEL / MOUNTAIN HUT / REFUGE
TOUR CODE:
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TGI
An exhilarating hike from Bavaria through the Wetterstein
and Karwendel Mountain ranges to Innsbruck
The border between Austria and Germany is home to two exceptional
mountain regions; the Bavarian Alps and the Tyrol, a mountainous area
extending from Austria through to northern Italy. Isolated for long periods,
this region is home to the Wetterstein and Karwendel Mountain ranges
with their pristine alpine landscapes and a well maintained network of
walking trails. The hike from Garmisch in Bavaria to Innsbruck in Austria
is demanding at times and requires a good level of experience in alpine
terrain. Impressive gorges and balcony trails, Schachen Castle which can
only be reached after several hours walking, the Olympic towns of Garmisch
and Innsbruck and the Karwendel Massif National Park are a few of the
highlights of this walking holiday. Staying in a combination of atmospheric
mountain cabins and country hotels, this trip offers a perfect balance of
comfort and alpine hiking.
ITINERARY: DAY 1 |
Arrive Garmisch Partenkirchen
2 |
Balcony
path through the impressive Höllental Gorge (5hrs)
3 |
Ascend trails on
Wetterstein Massif to a mountain cabin, visiting Schachen Castle en route
(4.5hrs)
4 |
View sunrise over the mountains before descending to Scharnitz
(7.5hrs)
5 |
Transfer andwalk in the Karwendel Valley (2.5 or 5hrs)
6 |
Balcony
path to the famous Nordkette of Innsbruck (6hrs)
7 |
Trip concludes
INCLUSIONS: 
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6 breakfasts, 4 dinners
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4 nights accommodation in 3‑4
star mountain hotels with ensuite facilities & 2 nights in mountain huts with
shared facilities (comfortable rooms with 2‑4 people per room)
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luggage
transfer (except to mountain huts ‑ days 3 and 5)
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transfer to Karwendel Valley
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cable car Garmisch Partenkirchen
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English speaking walking guide
NOTES:
See website for details and inclusions of the self guided version.
Trans Tyrol Guided Walk
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GUIDED
DATES | 2015
13 Sep-19 Sep
DATES 2015
Daily from 25 Apr to 24 Oct
Joining Rothenburg
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DATES 2015
Weekly on Sundays from
28 Jun to 13 Sep
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