Schambachtalbahn Cycle Path

Very great bike path with lots of rest options

The new Schambachtalbahn cycle path between Ingolstadt and Riedenburg connects the Danube cycle path with the Altmühltal cycle path. On his route, he ideally combines the scenic experience with a trip into regional railroad history.The cycle tour on the Schambachtalbahn cycle path runs along the former railway line between Ingolstadt-Nord and Riedenburg, which opened in 1904 and was finally shut down in 1972 for passenger transport. The 45-kilometer cycle path starts at Ingolstadt main station and runs through Ingolstadt on the former railway line of the Schambachtalbahn.The route is family-friendly: it runs almost flat and close to nature off the beaten track. Scenic highlight of the cycle route is the idyllic Schambachtal, with its gentle river meadows and lush green meadows and forests. In addition to cycling, but also the nature experience on Schambachtalbahn cycle path is not too short.
You will find romantic castles and fortified castles on your way: from the new castle of the historic city of Ingolstadt over the castle ruins Altmannstein and Castle Hexenagger to the three-castle town of Riedenburg.naturpark-altmuehltal.de/routen/schambachtalbahn-radweg-213

Beautifully prepared bike path from Ingolstadt to Riedenburg without any notable gradients