Ludwig's Walhalla and Roman wine near Regensburg

There are 488 bicycle parking spaces in the immediate vicinity of the station.

With the DB Rad+ app, kilometres cycled in the participating cities can be collected and then exchanged with exclusive partners.

At RENT A BIKE REGENSBURG, you can hire bikes for excursions in the surrounding area directly at Regensburg main station.

There is a wide range of high-quality hire bikes to choose from. Bicycle service and the sale of bicycles is also possible.

If necessary, repairs can also be carried out on bikes you have brought with you. Good equipment is available for the planned cycle tour, including cycle touring maps. The RENT A BIKE team is always available for tour recommendations around Regensburg.

Whether it's a trip to Passau or Vienna, the return transport of bikes with or without passengers is also organised. Please make an appointment or enquiry in advance.

From the railway station, you cycle directly to the Nibelungen Bridge.

You will pass part of the former wall of the Roman legionary camp Castra Regina from 179 A.D. The course of this ancient fortification determines the angular layout of Regensburg's old town to this day.

After crossing the Nibelungen Bridge, you follow the Danube cycle path along the north bank of the Danube.

In Donaustauf, a ruined castle sits enthroned on a 424 metre-high hilltop. The castle was built from 914 AD onwards by order of Bishop Tuto of Regensburg. The oldest existing parts of the medieval walls date back to 1060/70.

Continue below the castle on Maxstraße in the direction of Walhalla.

The Chinese Tower is one of Donaustauf's landmarks. In 1842, when the Walhalla was inaugurated, Prince Karl Alexander von Thurn und Taxis had a Chinese Tower built in his palace garden, today known as the Fürstengarten. It served as a music pavilion and for tea parties and was part of the ensemble of the Thurn and Taxis family's summer palace built around 1800, which was also painted in the Chinese style.

It was a favourite summer residence of the princely family until the market fire in 1880 and was completely destroyed in the fire. Only the tower survived the disaster. The family had it dismantled in 1900 and rebuilt in the new summer residence in Prüfening in Regensburg.

On the initiative of Franz Kastenmeier, who was committed to local history, and the support association he founded, the tower was brought back to Donaustauf in 1999 and re-erected in the Fürstengarten, restored and made accessible to the public.

Note on opening times:
May to September every 1st Sunday of the month from 2 to 5 pm or during exhibitions, events and by appointment

Shortly after Donaustauf, you will see King Ludwig I's most famous legacy from afar: the Walhalla.

To take a closer look at the temple of honour of German personalities, take the Walhalla road that leads directly up to it. The ascent is 252 metres. You will need either a good level of fitness or an e-bike.

Near Regensburg, the Walhalla rises above the Danube and dominates the landscape from its height. The classicist building in the form of a temple surrounded by columns was commissioned by the Bavarian King Ludwig I (reigned 1825-1848) and is today one of the most important German national monuments of the 19th century.

The building was constructed by the architect and master builder Leo von Klenze (1784-1864). Ludwig I favoured his work. Klenze was one of the most important representatives of classicist architecture in the 19th century. The foundation stone was laid in 1830 and the Walhalla was officially opened on 18 October 1842.

The temple, clad inside and out with precious marble, is supported by an enormous stepped substructure. Inside, lined up along the walls are the busts and memorial plaques of the "Walhalla comrades" selected by Ludwig I and his advisors, a compilation of the rulers, generals, scientists and artists considered exemplary in the 19th century.

Since 1962, the original 96 busts have been supplemented by further ones at intervals of five to seven years. The selection is made by the Bavarian Council of Ministers on the recommendation of the Bavarian Academy of Sciences.

After descending from the Walhalla, continue cycling eastwards on the Danube cycle path. Cycle past Sulzbach and Demling.

At Bach a.d. Donau, follow the signpost to the BaierWeinMuseum.

A historic Biethaus (also known as a press house) from the 14th century is now home to a unique specialised museum. Here you can learn about the history of viticulture in Old Bavaria in a vivid and realistic way. Starting in Roman times, the chronological framework of the documentation stretches right up to the present day. A tree press, which was built in 1615 and once helped the winegrowers to extract the grape juice, is also on display. Today it is one of the oldest wine presses in existence. Also on display are tools for working the vineyard, plant protection and winemaking equipment, such as a spindle press, grape mill and wine filter.

In the outdoor area, which is accessible at all times, there is an educational wine trail and very clearly designed information boards. Here you can learn about the history and stories of viticulture. Hierländer, the white Elbing, also grows here. Thanks to its strong acidity, it contributed significantly to the "good reputation" of Baier wine.

In the wine taverns in Bach, you can taste the "Regensburger Landwein", a genuine speciality typical of the region.

So, have you become curious and fancy trying the Regensburg country wine? Then head to the wine bar in the village next.

The Eibl wine bar was founded by Wilhelm Eibl in 1964 to strengthen regional viticulture. As the acidity of the local wine made drinking it a challenge, the winegrowers learnt how to deacidify the wine at a training course in the 1960s. The result was Regensburger Landwein, which is now served and sold in the region with great success.

The wine bar seats 70 and offers cosiness and good service. There are 50 seats in the heated conservatory with a view of the countryside. In summer, it is popular to sit on the terrace, enjoy a glass of homemade wine in the shade of the lush vines and let your gaze wander over the fields to the Danube.

The wine is cultivated on our own vineyard and pressed by ourselves. The main varieties are Domina, Dornfelder, Blauer Zweigelt, Bacchus and Sauberg.

Of course, the wine is also accompanied by good food, such as the various platters with different types of sausage, the Heurigen board with smoked meats, cheeses and bread or the cheese board with different types of cheese and fruit.

Well fortified, you cycle to the banks of the Danube, keeping south-east and continuing on the Danube cycle path.

You cycle idyllically along the banks of the Danube between the undulating river and fields.

Above the Donausknie you have a beautiful view of Schoss Wörth in the distance.

At Illkofen, the path briefly leads away from the bank and you cycle through the centre of the village, where it is worth taking a look at the Illkofen church of St. Martin.

The route continues along the banks of the Danube. At Sarchinger Weiher, you can take a break in the idyllic park and refresh yourself with a dip in the lake.

The Sarchinger Weiher was created from a former gravel pit where gravel was extracted for the construction of the A3 motorway. Now the pond and the surrounding area of trees and meadows is a popular local recreation area. The lake has a water surface area of 28 hectares and a maximum depth of 7 metres. Beaches have been created that are also suitable for children. There are kiosks and toilets and official fire pits for barbecues.

There is an island in the centre of the lake. Originally there were two lakes here, which were separated by a narrow dam. The dam was partially removed in the 1970s, so that both lakes became one and the island remained in the centre. Rare birds such as the night heron now nest there.

After swimming, you cycle through Sarching and cross the Danube at Donaustauf. From the Danube bridge, you can see the Walhalla once again.

The familiar Danube cycle path now leads back to Regensburg. The route changes after you have crossed the Nibelungen Bridge.

This time you cycle through the Ostengasse. As you pass the Ostentor, you will once again encounter a relic of the ancient Roman fortifications, which had four gates.

The route takes you past the "Leerer Beutel" restaurant (Bertoldstraße 9, 93047 Regensburg, Tel. 0941 58997) in the former granary from the 16th century. After the tour, you can fortify yourself here with dishes from sustainable and organic food production in the region. You can also visit exhibitions by contemporary artists from the region.

From here, you can be back at Regensburg main station in five minutes.