Cycle tour from Bamberg through the Aisch valley

Key facts of the tour
The Aisch Valley is very attractive and varied thanks to its many springs and small streams. Here you will find one of the largest contiguous pond areas in Central Europe with over 7,000 ponds, numerous mills, fountains, castles and rock cellars.

On this cycle tour, natural beauty and the highest artistic enjoyment are spiced up by the culinary temptations of numerous taprooms of the traditional Franconian art of brewing.

You will also encounter the history of the "Bavarian Humboldt", Johann Baptist Ritter von Spix. The Spix Museum in Höchstadt dedicates a lively and moving exhibition to him. The museum is only open on Sundays between 2 and 4 pm.

A rarity awaits you at Weißenstein Castle. The art collection there features Old Masters such as Breughel, v. Dyck and Rubens. You should book a guided tour there before travelling (Tel: 09548 / 98180)

Please check the opening times of the highlights recommended here before starting your trip and plan your tour accordingly. The scenic beauty and charm of the villages make the tour worthwhile even if you only pass by one or two of the highlights mentioned here.

A cycle tour for nature lovers, culture vultures and connoisseurs

Arrive relaxed and hire bikes from the local hire companies. The capacity for taking bikes on the trains is limited and it is not possible to guarantee that you will be able to take your own bike with you, depending on capacity utilisation.