Weltenburg Monastery – Danube Gorge at Weltenburg loop from Ludwigshain

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Weltenburg Monastery – Danube Gorge at Weltenburg loop from Ludwigshain

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Weltenburg Monastery – Danube Gorge at Weltenburg loop from Ludwigshain

07:32

113km

820m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 28, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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17.8 km

Altwasser

Lake

31.2 km

Gravel Path Along the Alte Donau

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Wonderful bike path to Ingolstadt.

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52.4 km

Weltenburg Monastery

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Weltenburg Abbey dates back to its founding around the year 600, and Benedictine monks still live here today. In the historic rock cellar, you can learn all about the abbey's exciting history.

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52.6 km

Danube Gorge at Weltenburg

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Beautiful view of and over the Danube! 💦🤩 Just take a short break and capture the beautiful impressions and perspectives.

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53.1 km

View of Weltenburg Abbey

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A very nice view of the other side of the Danube and the great Weltenburg monastery. Here you also have a little peace from the tourist crowds.

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58.6 km

View of the liberation hall

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The view from Kelheim to the Liberation Hall is impressive.

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61.2 km

View of the Befreiungshalle in Kelheim

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A special structure and a testament to elaborate architecture.

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67.9 km

Beach

82.2 km

View of the Mattinger Hänge (Mattinger Slopes)

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Wonderful landscape with many sights

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108 km

View of Kelheim's city gates

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You will see the Altmühltor, the Donautor and the Mittertor, all of which were built in the middle of the 13th century.

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113 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.8 km

26.7 km

18.1 km

17.7 km

11.3 km

2.20 km

652 m

Surfaces

63.9 km

20.4 km

17.8 km

7.84 km

2.60 km

936 m

Elevation

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Highest point (500 m)

Lowest point (330 m)

Weather

Tuesday 13 October

18°C

7°C

55 %

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Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Comments

June 10, 2025,Regensburg- Vohburg

Beautiful weather and a relaxing tour. We enjoyed the Danube Gorge from Kelheim to Weltenburg by boat. At Weltenburg Monastery, we wanted a Weisswurst for our snack, but the inn was merciless. They don't serve any Weisswurst from 12:00 to 14:30. Even my argument that I'm not Bavarian and therefore this rule wouldn't apply to me didn't soften the waiter. …

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