Hallertau Cycling Tour – The Classic Circuit
8 days on the Holledau Hop Trail through the world's largest hop-growing region
The Hallertau is the largest continuous hop-growing region in the world, and in summer its green hop gardens shape the entire landscape. On this cycling holiday you follow the Holledau Hop Trail all the way around the region. Along the way you visit the German Hop Museum in Wolnzach, Scheyern Abbey and the hop town of Mainburg, and stop at beer gardens and breweries. To finish, you cycle along the Danube to Weltenburg Abbey and relax in the Limes thermal spa in Bad Gögging. You stay in three family-run hotels, and your luggage is transferred for you. In 2025 this concept won the Golden Pedal award of ADFC Bavaria, the Bavarian cycling association.
Your route at a glance:
Bad Gögging (1 night) – Wolnzach – Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm (2 nights) – Scheyern Abbey – Au – Gütlsdorf (2 nights) – Mainburg – Abensberg – Bad Gögging (2 nights) – Weltenburg Abbey – Kelheim
| Type of trip | Self-guided cycling tour, private |
| Duration | 8 days / 7 nights |
| Start / finish | Bad Gögging |
| Accommodation | 3 family-run 3-star hotels |
| Meals | Breakfast, 3-course dinner, food and drink voucher at the Schlossbräukeller |
| Daily distances | 19 to 60 km |
| Level | Moderate |
| Included | Luggage transfer, Hop Museum, Limes thermal spa, spa tax, GPX routes, emergency service |
| Award | Golden Pedal 2025 of ADFC Bavaria |
| Season | May to September |
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an e-bike?
No, the routes are moderate and easy to manage with a basic level of fitness. You are welcome to add bikes or e-bikes to your booking, however.
Where can I park my car?
Parking at Hotel Centurio is limited, so please let us know early. Alternatively, there is a multi-storey car park about 120 metres away.
Are there shorter versions?
Yes. The short circuit takes fewer days, and on the hub-and-spoke tour you stay in the same hotel throughout.
Do you have any questions about the trip? Call us: +49 8752 25 44 858. Find out more about our Golden Pedal award. You will find more tours among our cycling holidays.
