Cycling day trip from Regensburg to Dietfurt

Get ready for a bike ride through some of Bavaria’s best scenery! Starting in Regensburg—a lively university city with a gorgeous UNESCO-listed old town—you’ll pedal southwest toward Dietfurt, nicknamed "The Gateway to Altmühltal." The route covers almost 56 km and features over 700 meters of ascent, so you’ll get a good workout along the rolling countryside.

Most of your ride is on smooth paved roads and well-maintained cycleways (with some stretches of gravel for a little adventure), winding through tranquil villages, forests, and open farmland. It’s a pretty chill ride overall, with hardly any busy traffic—perfect for enjoying the landscape and maybe stopping for some photos.

Arriving in Dietfurt, you’ll find a charming small town where Bavarian and Chinese festival traditions famously meet (don’t miss their quirky “Chinese Carnival” if you’re there at the right time). This is a great ride for anyone looking to combine historic sights, river views, and rural charm—all in a single afternoon spin.