The Rain valley cycle path — 4 days through the Bavarian Forest
4
Tours
12:24 h
108 mi
5,875 ft
The enchanting Rain Valley cycle path leads through wild river valleys, into lush forests on lonely shores, past beautiful bathing spots that tempt you to cool off in the water, and across breathtaking meadows. The River Rain winds its way through the Bavarian Forest, passing charming villages and idyllic reservoirs. A singularly picturesque landscape that impresses not only from the Rain Valley but also from the hills that line it.
The River Rain is a tributary of the Danube and draws its water from several spring rivers, called Big, Small, White and Black Rain, some of which originate in the Czech Republic. On the approximately 100-mile (170-kilometer) long Rain Valley cycle path, you'll cycle from Regensburg over four stages, each an average of 25 miles (40 kilometers) long, through the Bavarian Forest to the Czech border. Behind which originates the Great Rain, which is called Řezná in the Czech Republic. Most of the time you'll cycle along the river in the valley, but on some stretches, you also cross the surrounding hills and you can look forward to a few feet of elevation.
The start of this four-day bike ride is the beautiful city of Regensburg, to which you can arrive comfortably by train. As you go, you'll find numerous options for staying overnight at all of the stage destinations, including camping sites. The Rain Valley cycle path ends at the Czech border in Bayerisch Eisenstein, from where you can also take the train back home.
Tip: If you'd prefer to bike downhill rather than uphill, you can ride the Rain Valley cycle path in the other direction, for example from Bayerisch Eisenstein to Regensburg. Whichever direction you choose, however, one thing is certain: Lots of rain and a lot of forests will accompany you on your ride.
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The stages of the Rain valley cycle path
- Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.Intermediate02:4026.2 mi9.8 mph850 ft825 ft
In Regensburg, the Regental cycle path starts, because there the rain flows into the Danube. In order to make traveling easy by train, today's stage starts in Regensburg at the station. From there it goes up to 42 kilometers up to Nittenau.After leaving the city, drive along the beautiful river Regen. After a few kilometers, you come to a great beach, which invites you to sunbathe for a swim in the rain. On the way to the north you pass again and again small places where you can rest and come in. In the Mariental the bike path becomes particularly beautiful, because it goes directly along the bank of the river and through original nature with a lot of forest and green meadows.In the stage destination Nittenau you have various accommodation options such as guesthouses, apartments or a campground. If your bike tour already ends in Nittenau, you can for example take the bus back to Regensburg.
bykomoot - Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.Intermediate03:2130.9 mi9.2 mph1,250 ft1,175 ft
Today it goes on nearly 50 kilometers to the east. From Nittenau the route takes you through the Regental to Chamerau. You can not only look forward to the beautiful landscape on the way, but also on two great climbs that are waiting for you halfway.After the first few kilometers, there will be a beautiful swimming spot waiting for you on this stage, which you can use for a little refreshment in the rain. Then the bike path winds further upstream through the Regental. About halfway and after the first climb you will pass a pilgrimage church, which is great for resting thanks to the associated restaurant. Well-fortified you can then enjoy the remaining kilometers to the intermediate goal to Chamerau.In the small village you have the opportunity to choose from different accommodations. Campsites are also available in surrounding villages. If you want to leave Chamerau, you can easily board the train at the station.
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- Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.Difficult04:0933.3 mi8.0 mph2,500 ft2,025 ft
On today's stage of the Regental-Radweg it goes with some height meters properly to the point. 53 kilometers lead you over several slopes from Chamerau to rain.At the beginning of the tour, you will ride along the rain, which splits shortly after Blaibach into the White Rain and the Black Rain. At this point, like the Black Rain, you turn south and follow its course for a few kilometers. However, most of the way you drive off the course of the river through the hills with their beautiful nature. Shortly before the stage goal rain you will meet again on the shore of the black rain.The town of Regen, which is today's destination, offers you nice opportunities to stop in and stay overnight. If your trip ends here, you can hop on the train back from rain.
bykomoot - Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.Intermediate02:1417.5 mi7.8 mph1,275 ft650 ft
The last stage, with its 28 kilometers, is also the shortest. So you can really enjoy the great finale of rain to Bavarian Eisenstein and recover from the previous stage …
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Collection Stats
- Tours4
- Distance108 mi
- Duration12:24 h
- Elevation5,875 ft
