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In 4 days from Hann. Münden to Hameln

A truly fairytale tour! Even if the name does not necessarily suggest it at first - whoever deals with the German legend world will sooner or later encounter the Pied Piper of Hamelin. With this 4-day short trip, Rückenwind Reisen has dedicated a tour along the Weser to the famous figure. Enjoy with us the untouched nature, the historic towns and the enjoyable culinary delights! 

The Pied Piper Tour in a nutshell

Swing into the saddle - off you go! The starting point of your tour is the picturesque Hann. Münden with numerous half-timbered houses and a special idyll on the three rivers Fulda, Werra and Weser. On the first stage you will cross Hemeln and pass the imposing Bursfelde Monastery. Bad Karlshafen is not only waiting with lots of culture and history. The Weser thermal baths in southern French style provide ultimate relaxation. 

On day 3, there are plenty of highlights to "cycle through" - on the way to Holzminden or Bodenwerder, you will first pass Fürstenberg Castle. The pretty townscape of Höxter invites you to park your bike for a short time and enjoy a walk through the alleys. For the finale of the tour, you are guaranteed to encounter one or the other fairy tale character. Toast the past four days of the tour in the pretty old town of Hamelin and memorize the special impressions for your return to everyday life.

Regional treasures along the route 

Are you looking for nice souvenirs for the ones at home? Then why not take along one of the extraordinary pieces from the widely known Fürstenberg porcelain manufactory. Or perhaps you will enjoy a scented or aromatic oil from Holzminden. A historical speciality is the castle complex of Corvey and of course the countless characteristic buildings of the Weser Renaissance. 

Three facts about your trip

  • Culinary delights: Be sure to plan plenty of stops for refreshments on your tour along the Weser Cycle Path. Already Hann. Münden attracts with special culinary delights. Try the beer at the Ratsbrauhaus and stop by the "European Champion of Sausages".
  • Experience fairy tale characters: While the Liar Baron Münchhausen came from Bodenwerder, Hamelin was home to the Pied Piper. Would you have known that these were figures of world fame? According to estimates, the legend of the Pied Piper has been translated into 30 languages and around a billion people have already been able to listen to it. 
  • Recharge your batteries: Sometimes it only takes a few days to come down to earth in the proverbial sense and recharge your batteries. That's exactly what our short trips are for, which are also wonderfully suited for a long weekend. Our detailed planning allows you an active trip without stress and hectic. You only have to arrive and depart, we take care of the route, the accommodations, the transfers and, if desired, the bicycles. 

 

Here you can find more information and tips about cycling holidays on the Weser Cycle Path.

Easy
Bike tours
4 Days / 3 Nights
Self-guided tour

Itinerary

After your individual arrival in Hann. Münden in the late afternoon, you will be given information and handed over your bikes (if booked). The three-river town is where the Fulda and Werra rivers meet at the Weserstein to form the Weser. Over 700 restored half-timbered houses from six centuries make up Hann. Mündens historic town centre. The town hall of Hann. Münden is considered one of the most beautiful buildings from the Weser Renaissance.

You start your journey at the Weserstein. On your way to Bad Karlshafen, you will pass the charming village of Hemeln in the Weser valley and the former Benedictine abbey of Bursfelde, founded in 1093. Bad Karlshafen's baroque old town forms a charming contrast to the Weser Renaissance and the town's Huguenot Museum is a reminder of its founders. But perhaps you might also be tempted by a visit to the Weser thermal baths? ‘Brine spa’ is another of Bad Karlshafen's nicknames. You can stay overnight in the town or in neighbouring Beverungen with its partly preserved moated castle of the same name.

Today you cycle past the porcelain town of Fürstenberg with the castle of the same name and the old Hanseatic town of Höxter as well as Corvey Castle (UNESCO World Heritage Site) to Holzminden or on to Bodenwerder. Holzminden is nicknamed the ‘town of fragrances and flavours’ because the production of fragrances and flavours is very important here. And so a fragrant tour leads to the sights of the town. Bodenwerder is the home of Baron Münchhausen, known as the Baron of Lies, to whom a museum is dedicated.

Many a romantic village along the way invites you to linger. Corvey Castle, the former imperial abbey near Höxter, offers a delightful mix of art and culture. The romantic town of Bodenwerder was made famous by the world-famous Baron of Lies von Münchhausen. The Pied Piper town of Hamelin impresses with its intact old town centre, wonderful half-timbered houses and buildings in the typical Weser Renaissance style from the 16th and 17th centuries.

Individual return journey after arrival in Hameln or additional night in Hameln.

Tour character

Easy

Easy. The Weser Cycle Trail runs predominantly on low-traffic roads and traffic-free, tarmac cycle and freight paths. There are only slight differences in altitude to contend with, so this cycle tour is also highly recommended for beginners, groups and families with children.

Prices & Dates

Prices per person in EUR

Our rental bikes

7-gear touring bike
Gear hub with coaster brake

Exclusive production by Velo de Ville for Rückenwind.

Excellent bicycle with a Shimano 7-gear Nexus hub with coaster brake.

45 cm
50 cm
55 cm
24-gear touring bike
Derailleur gears with freewheel

Exclusive production b< Velo de Ville for Rückenwind.

Excellent bike with Shimano 24-speed Acera derailleur gears with freewheel.

45 cm
50 cm
55 cm
30-gear bike premium
Derailleur gears with freewheel

Exclusive production by Velo de Ville for Rückenwind.

Excellent bike with Shimano 30-gear Deore/XT derailleur with freewheel, RST 60 mm suspension fork and hydraulic disc brakes. Equipped with an aluminium hybrid type.

45 cm
50 cm
55 cm
60 cm
Unisex-Elbectric bike 8-gear
Hub gear with pedal brake

Exclusive production by Velo de Ville for Rückenwind.

High-quality electric bike with a Shimano 8-gear Nexus hub with coaster brake, Bosch activeline plus motor 500 Wh battery. 

42 cm (26 "")
45 cm
50 cm
55 cm

Services & extras

Services

Included:

  • 3 nights in hotels as described in the booked category
  • breakfast
  • Personal tour information on site (DE, EN)
  • Carefully prepared itinerary
  • Detailed travel documents, 1x per room
  • Navigation app and GPS data available
  • Luggage transport
  • Rental bike insurance
  • 7-day service hotline

Not included:

  • Arrival and departure
  • parking fees
  • Spa and local taxes where applicable
  • transfers
  • Optional sightseeing tours
  • city maps
  • travel insurance
  • Expenses for personal use
Extras

Parking

Parking available in the hotel car parks of the hotels in Hann. Münden approx. € 7 per day. Underground car park (approx. € 17,- per day) can be rented on request at the hotel (only cat. A possible). No reservation possible, payable on site.

Return transfer

You have the following options for getting back to your starting point in Hann. Muenden:
a) either by train or
b) the more comfortable option: by minibus including bicycles.
Please note that there are only limited seats available in this minibus. It is therefore essential that you make a reservation when you book your journey. Payment is made in advance with the invoice.


Minibus: approx. 2 hours, price € 60 per person. We charge € 39,- extra for the return transport of your own bike.

Hotels

Cat. A: Comfortable hotels and guesthouses, mostly in the 3- and 4-star category, mostly centrally located so that you can visit the sights of the cities on foot directly from the hotel.

Cat. B: Well-maintained hotels and guesthouses, mainly in the 2 and 3-star category, some located on the outskirts of the village.

Further information

Further important information in accordance with the "Pauschalreisegesetz" (Package Travel Act) can be found here!

"I look forward to making your vacation dreams come true."

Markus Hüneke
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