Cycling in and around Bayreuth – discover bike tours

Cycle routes through Bayreuth and the surrounding countryside – from easy family rides along the Red Main to sightseeing loops around the city.

6 tours found

City-centre route via the University of Bayreuth

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City-centre route via the University of Bayreuth

Difficulty: Easy
Duration: 0:46 h
Distance: 12.5 km
Ascent: 52 m
Descent: 52 m

An extended loop around Bayreuth’s wider city centre. Several inns invite you to pause along the way.

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Railway path to Palace Fantaisie

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Railway path to Palace Fantaisie

Difficulty: Medium
Duration: 1:17 h
Distance: 17.1 km
Ascent: 137 m
Descent: 138 m

This tour along the old railway path leads through the idyllic landscape around Bayreuth.

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Rotmain loop to Neudrossenfeld

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Rotmain loop to Neudrossenfeld

Difficulty: Easy
Duration: 1:34 h
Distance: 24.6 km
Ascent: 107 m
Descent: 112 m

A cycle path for the whole family, waiting to be explored. Mostly surfaced tracks make the Rotmain loop a relaxed outing.

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Jean Paul loop via the Rollwenzelei

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Jean Paul loop via the Rollwenzelei

Difficulty: Medium
Duration: 1:10 h
Distance: 17.4 km
Ascent: 179 m
Descent: 186 m

A moderately challenging cycle tour that takes you past the sights of south-east Bayreuth.

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The Bayreuth sightseeing cycle tour

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The Bayreuth sightseeing cycle tour

Difficulty: Medium
Duration: 1:14 h
Distance: 18.1 km
Ascent: 105 m
Descent: 107 m

An easy bike ride – suitable for every fitness level. Besides the city’s unique landmarks, this tour also takes in favourite corners of Bayreuth’s students.

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Grand park loop around the city centre

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Grand park loop around the city centre

Difficulty: Medium
Duration: 1:47 h
Distance: 14.2 km
Ascent: 218 m
Descent: 218 m

Starting at Wilhelminenaue, this route takes you via the historic old town to some of Bayreuth’s best-loved parks and gardens.

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