GBI Deutschland 2023

This time on our GBI Deutschland tour we are discovering the Franconian part of Bavaria. We cycle through the (lovely) Tauber valley and the (at least as lovely) Altmühl valley and end after a detour on the Danube in the World Heritage city of Regensburg.

'Grias di' to the first GBI tour in Franconia!

4. - 8. September 2023

Online registration starts on 1. January 2023!

General information

Through the lovely Tauber Valley and in the Altmühl Valley we discover the Franconian region in a very unique way. We visit great cities such as Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Kelheim or Regensburg, take a relaxed ride along rivers and rest in cozy beer gardens.

Tour highlights

- Fall in love with the Tauber and Altmühl valleys

- Discover the medieval Rothenburg ob der Tauber

- Enjoy Franconian cuisine & centuries-old brewing traditions

- Accompany the Danube on its way

- Marvel at the World Heritage Regensburg

This cycling tour is intended for everyone and is ideal for couples who want to travel together but have different ambitions and performance level. In the river valleys, the climbs are really manageable, even if at the end of the day there are still some meters in altitude. The more demanding track 2 detours to the Franconian mountain ranges, so that even more ambitious participants will get their money's worth. Look forward to a few days off from everyday life with the GBI.

The Global Biking Initiative wants to show you the most interesting places in Europe the sportive way. We are proud of our international participants, that makes it easy for everybody to make new friends from other countries. Our main goal is the continuous support of charity projects worldwide. We achieve this by engaging the participants to raise funds, that support charity projects in their home countries.

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Oliver Harzen

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Charity

As the GBI is a charity ride, you have to register for a GBI country (typically your home country) and raise funds in addition to the participation fee for the local supported charity in this country. The minimum donation for this event is 50 €. Each participant is kindly requested to raise more than the minimum donations to support our charity projects.

No clue how to raise funds?
Uncertain how and who to ask for donations?
Check out our tipps for your fund raising activities!

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Services & prices

Participation

The minimum number of participants for this tour is 20. As soon as this number is reached the departure will be guaranteed! It is not advised to book any flight, train, etc. by yourself, that can not be cancelled, until the departure is guaranteed.

Participation

from 629 €

Participation at the GBI Deutschland 2023

This is the fee for all services of the tour, described under 'What is included'.

Early Bird registration (from 1.1.2023)
- Double bedroom: 629 €/person
- Single bedroom: 779 €/person

Regular registration (from 1.3.2023)
- Double bedroom: 679 €/person
- Single bedroom: 829 €/person

Additional night prior to the tour (3.9.) can be booked separately.

Extra night

from 89 €

Pre-Night in Wertheim

Accommodation in a hotel in Wertheim for the night prior to the tour (3.9.2023).

Early Bird registration (from 1.1.2023)
- Double bedroom: 89 €/person
- Single bedroom: 119 €/person

Regular registration (from 1.3.2023)
- Double bedroom: 99 €/person
- single bedroom: 129 €/person

Transport

50 €

Bike transport

Bike transportation service from Duesseldorf to the start location prior to the tour start and bike transportation back to Duesseldorf after the end of the tour.

Bicycle

129 €

GBI rental roadbike

For this tour we are offering our Cannondale roadbikes for rent during the tour.

The rental fee covers the complete duration of the GBI tour, incl. transport to the start location and from the finish location and technical maintenance by the technical bike service.
The hirer must bear the risk of damage and burglary. We recommend to sign a private insurance.

For more details and tipps to find the right bike size see also our rental bike flyer.

What's included

4 x hotel accommodation (4.9.-8.9.2023) in single or double bedrooms with breakfast and private bathrooms. Some hotels even have a pool, sauna or spa. In some locations not all double bedrooms are equipped with twinbeds.
4 x dinner (half-board)
Bus shuttle from Regensburg back to Wertheim after tour finish
Quick and easy event registration
Detailed and up-to-date event information on the website
GPX tracks of all days and tracks for download
GBI mobile app with useful tour information
Route information and daily news
Invitation letter for visa application (on request)
Different cycling teams to suit different abilities and aspiration levels (number of teams depending on number of participants, min. 2 teams)
Teamleaders equipped with GPS routing devices
Service car along the route for pick-up service and with bike repair box
Daily luggage transport to each stage venue
Nutrition points with drinks and energy bars each day
GBI drink bottle
Online photo service
Participation certificate
Convenient pre-check-in service
Support of charity organisations in your home country
A lot of fun, unforgettable moments, great international and cross-cultural companionship, challenging moments and radiant eyes

Excluded Services

Everything not explicitely listed above incl. entrance fees, public transportation (bus, train, ferry), transfer to individually booked hotels, lunch, drinks, accident and health insurance, etc.

Tour description

Currently we are working hard to design the most suitable route for you. The given routes, locations and distances show the current planning and are subject to change in the coming months. The final tracks will be available approx. 6 weeks prior to the tour start

Itinerary

Day 1: Wertheim - Rothenburg ob der Tauber
After the official welcome and tour briefing, the teams start their tour near the mouth of the Tauber river into the Main. We follow the Tauber upstream all day. First we follow the narrow Tauber loops with a few small hills to Niklashausen. It now continues via Tauberbischofsheim to Bad Mergentheim, mostly straight ahead and without any major challenges. Here the Tauber winds its way a little harder through the valley and soon we reach our stage destination in Rothenburg ob der Tauber. In order to reach the pure medieval town towering high above the river, we have to pedal hard again and climb approx. 110 meters in altitude.
Route character: wavy (Track1), very wavy (Track 2)

Day 2: Rothenburg ob der Tauber - Weissenburg
In Rothenburg we leave the Tauber Cycle Path and follow the Altmühl on its way from now on. But first we have to master the most demanding climb of the entire tour. Shortly after we have left the city, we have to climb up to 20% for a short time. We pass the European watershed and meet the Hornauer Weiher, the source lake of the Altmühl. Now it tends to go permanently downstream, but always with small crests that we have to cross. Parts of the route are directly at the river and sometimes we cycle a little off the water. In the upper reaches of the Altmühl, the pronounced valley character is not as noticeable as in the following days. We pass Colmberg with a beautiful castle that rewards a detour with a great view. We meet several places such as Leutershausen or Ornbau with beautiful historic town centers, and where the decision to take a break is always worth a thought. Shortly before the end of the stage we pass the largest lake on the Altmühl before we branch off from the Altmühl cycle path to our stage destination in Weissenburg.
Route character: wavy (Track1), very wavy (Track 2)

Day 3: Weissenburg - Beilngries
We continue following the Altmühl with fantastic landscapes and dreamy places. We meet the 12 apostles, bizarre rock formations in the ever narrowing river valley. Also today we pass by many beer gardens that want to keep us from cycling. Home-brewed beer is often served in the restaurants or Franconian cuisine is served. We will spend the night in Beilngries, a lively and beautiful city.
Route character: wavy (Track1), very wavy (Track 2)

Day 4: Beilngries - Regensburg
On the last day of cycling we can enjoy the last impressions of the Altmühltal. The old Ludwig-Danube-Main-Canal accompanies us partially. before we meet the Danube in Kehlheim. The Liberation Hall, built high above the city, is a beautiful photo motif and after a challenging detour up there you have a great view of the Danube valley. From now on we are cycling along the Danube river to Regensburg. The tour finish is not far from the impressive historic city center, a famous world heritage.
Route character: flat (Track 1), wavy (Track 2)

Date	Route	Track	Distanc	Climb
4.9.2023	Wertheim - Rothenburg o.d. Tauber	1 2	100 km 135 km	650 m 1210 m
5.9.2023	Rothenburg o.d. Tauber - Weissenburg	1 2	102 km 146 km	480 m 980 m
6.9.2023	Weissenburg - Beilngries	1 2	94 km 131 km	690 m 1310 m
7.9.2023	Beilngries - Regensburg	1 2	78 km 89 km	340 m 720 m
4.9. - 7.9.2023	Wertheim - Regensburg	1 2	374 km 501 km	2160 m 4220 m

The tracks of the different stages differ in general regarding their length and the climb as well as the surface.

Track 1

Recommended for all kinds of bikes including road bikes. Only paved roads on the track, if there is a need to use some (short) gravel sections, these are possible to cycle even with road bikes. If possible the track follows cycling paths.
Shorter and less challenging than track 2.

Track 2

Recommended in particular for road bikes, but possible for all kinds of bikes. Only paved roads on the track, if there is a need to use some (short) gravel sections, these are possible to cycle even with road bikes. If possible the track follows cycling paths.
The distance is longer and more climb than on track 1.

Venues

Day 1 (Tour start)

Wertheim

Hotel Wertheimer Stuben, Wertheim

Optional accommodation at a family-run hotel in Wertheim directly on the Tauber. The tour starts near the hotel.

Day 1

Rothenburg ob der Tauber

Hotel Rappen, Rothenburg ***

We spend the night in a beautiful hotel very close to the historic city center. In the evening we enjoy half-board with a 3-course menu.

Day 2

Weissenburg

Hotel Wittelsbacher Hof

This cozy hotel in the city center of Weissenburg hosts our group on this day. In the evening we strengthen ourselves with a 3-course menu.

Day 3

Beilngries

Hotel Die Gams****, Beilngries

The family-run 4* hotel offers everything your heart desires. In addition to a 4-course evening menu, the hotel offers its own neighboring spa house with pool, sauna and fitness room (charged).

Day 4

Regensburg

Hotel Avia****, Regensburg

At the end of the tour we spend the night in a family-run 4* hotel not far from the world heritage city center. In the evening we enjoy the 3-course menu and will celebrate the tour afterwards at the hotel bar.

Teamleader

We are looking for engaged team leaders for this tour.

If you are interested in being a team leader, please send us a mail and we will contact you for more information.

Your responsibilities

You define the team details (e.g. average speed, which track your team will follow, etc.), to help participant to identify, whether your team is the right one for them.

You will lead a cycling team of up to 10 cyclists during the tour.

Your are the communication channel between the tour office and your team. Don't worry, this is less work than expected!

Your benefits

Teamleaders will be mentioned on our homepage with name and picture

You can get a free-of-cost rental GPS device with preconfigured tracks (if you do not have an own one) for the tour.

You support one of the world leading charity cycling events with your engagement and generate unforgettable memories for you and your team mates.

Apply as a team leader

Schedule

All dates and times are provisional! We will announce changes in due time.

Date	Location	Time	Activity
tbd	GBI warehouse, Düsseldorf	tbd	Handover of bicycles for transport
3.9.2023	Hotel Wertheimer Stuben, Wertheim tbd	during the day tbd	Individual arrival to the GBI hotel (if you have booked the pre-night) pre-night dinner (optional)
Day 1 4.9.2023	Hotel Wertheimer Stuben, Wertheim Hotel Rappen, Rothenburg o.d. Tauber	10:00 evening	Official tour start Included dinner (half board)
Day 2 5.9.2023	Hotel Rappen, Rothenburg o.d. Tauber Hotel Wittelsbacher Hof, Weissenburg	8:00-9:00 evening	Individual start of the teams Included dinner (half board)
Day 3 6.9.2023	Hotel Wittelsbacher Hof, Weissenburg Hotel Die Gams, Beilngries	8:00-9:00 evening	Individual start of the teams Included dinner (half board)
Day 4 7.9.2023	Hotel Die Gams, Beilngries Hotel Avia, Regensburg	8:00-9:00 evening	Individual start of the teams Included dinner (half board)
Day 5 8.9.2023	Hotel Avia, Regensburg Hotel Wertheimer Stuben, Wertheim	9:00 approx. 13:00	Departure of GBI shuttle bus Arrival of GBI shuttle bus & official tour end
tbd	GBI warehouse, Düsseldorf	tbd	Return of the transported bicycles