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Kelheim to Vilshofen an der Donau

Kelheim, GermanyRoad

Retraced from the map Ridden by Marcus on 14th September 2015; the recording was lost, so the line is the road between the day's towns, drawn from OpenStreetMap (the rider logged 140 km that day).

144 km
Distance
380 m
Elevation gain
Hard
Difficulty
Paved
Surface
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On the road: Kelheim to Vilshofen an der Donau

Elevation profile

Total ascent
380 m
Distance
144 km
Elevation (m)01002003004005000 km50 km100 km144 kmHighest point444 m at 22.7 kmStart0 kmFinish144 km

Route overview

Suitable for cyclists prepared for a moderate distance with 380 m of climbing.

Day 15 of Rotterdam to Budapest: 144.3 km from Kelheim to Vilshofen an der Donau with 380 m of climbing, retraced from the map.

The route starts at Kelheim and heads past several small towns including Herrnsaal, Kapfelberg, and Poikam. It passes beneath the peaks of Kapflberg at 8.3 km, Bichel at 9.5 km, and Rosenberg at 10.3 km. The first half includes climbs such as one starting at 13.8 km lasting 2.1 km with a gain of 59 m at 2.9% average gradient, and another starting at 17.2 km lasting 2.5 km with 54 m gain at 2.2% average. The highest point is at 443 m around 21.8 km near Ziegetsberg peak, slightly off route. The route includes urban parts through Regensburg around 26 km and Straubing at 68.5 km.

Highlights

  • Peak Kapflberg near 8 km
  • Two climbs between 13.8 km and 19.7 km
  • Passes through Regensburg at 26 km
  • Climb near Pleinting from 132 km

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Places passed

  1. Herrnsaal 5.8 km
  2. Kapfelberg 8.8 km
  3. Poikam 11.5 km
  4. Bad Abbach 14.4 km
  5. Hochstetten 15.5 km
  6. Graßlfing 17.4 km
  7. Großberg 18.9 km
  8. Pentling 20.4 km
  9. Hölkering 20.6 km
  10. Graß 21.6 km
  11. Ziegetsdorf 22.3 km
  12. Königswiesen Süd 22.5 km
  13. Ganghofersiedlung 23 km
  14. Kumpfmühl 24.2 km
  15. Das Dörnberg 24.8 km
  16. Altstadt 26.1 km
  17. Regensburg 26.5 km
  18. Stadtamhof 26.6 km
  19. Steinweg 26.6 km
  20. Weichs 27.4 km
  21. Ostenviertel 29.1 km
  22. Irlmauth 31.4 km
  23. Irl 32.4 km
  24. Kreuzhof 32.9 km
  25. Barbing 34.4 km
  26. Neutraubling 34.5 km
  27. Unterheising 36.7 km
  28. Wolfskofen 39.9 km
  29. Roith 40.9 km
  30. Mooshof 41.2 km
  31. Leiterkofen 42.4 km
  32. Geisling 45.5 km
  33. Pfatter 49.8 km
  34. Griesau 52.6 km
  35. Schönach 56.6 km
  36. Bertholsloh 58.4 km
  37. Rain 60.3 km
  38. Atting 62 km
  39. Kagers 67.6 km
  40. Straubing 68.5 km
  41. Gstütt 69.2 km
  42. Straubing-Ost 70.8 km
  43. Aiterhofen 76 km
  44. Niederharthausen 77.4 km
  45. Straßkirchen 84 km
  46. Loh 87.6 km
  47. Schaidham 92.9 km
  48. Höhenrain 96.2 km
  49. Plattling 97.5 km
  50. Thannet 100.9 km
  51. Kühmoos 102.7 km
  52. Obermoos 105.1 km
  53. Moos 106.5 km
  54. Niederleiten 106.7 km
  55. Sammern 107.5 km
  56. Forstern 108.6 km
  57. Kuglstadt 112.7 km
  58. Niederalteich 114.5 km
  59. Thundorf 114.8 km
  60. Aicha an der Donau 118.7 km
  61. Haardorf 119.9 km
  62. Niedermünchsdorf 120 km
  63. Mühlham 120.3 km
  64. Ruckasing 122.4 km
  65. Roßfelden 123.7 km
  66. Arbing 125.3 km
  67. Langburg 127.3 km
  68. Künzing 129 km
  69. Bruck 129 km
  70. Girching 129.2 km
  71. Pleinting 132.3 km
  72. Oberbuch 134 km
  73. Stinglloh 134.8 km
  74. Unterreit 135 km
  75. Oberreit 135.4 km
  76. Achaueröd 135.8 km
  77. Hundsöd 136.3 km
  78. Haißenöd 136.5 km
  79. Pleckental 136.5 km
  80. Böcklbach 136.8 km
  81. Bacheröd 137.3 km
  82. Waizenbach 138.1 km

Climbs

ClimbStarts atLengthGainAverageMaxTop
—13.8 km2.1 km59 m2.9 %3.8 %399 m
—17.2 km2.5 km54 m2.2 %4.4 %442 m
—132 km3.4 km115 m3.4 %8.2 %426 m

High point 443 m at 21.8 km; low point 304 m. Passes beneath Kapflberg, Bichel, Rosenberg.

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads
32% minor road · 20% path · 19% quiet street · 8% main road · 1% unmapped
Main roads
11.6 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
Fast roads
16 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
Cycle paths
15 km on cycle paths or roads with a cycle lane
Main roads used
B 8 (9 km), KEH 15 (7 km)
Surface
Paved throughout
Gradient
6% climbing · 4% descending · 90% flat
Steep sections
0.8 km over 5% · steepest 500 m averages 22.9% at 0 km
Longest descent
2.8 km from 22.7 km, dropping 93 m

Along the way

Within a few hundred metres of the track, from OpenStreetMap. Opening hours change — treat this as where to look, not a promise.

Food, water and shops

  1. 0 kmEbner · bakery · 40 m off route
  2. 0.3 kmToilets · 90 m off route
  3. 3.4 kmDrinking water · 180 m off route
  4. 14.4 km"Toilette für alle" · toilets · 250 m off route
  5. 23.3 kmEDEKA · supermarket · on the route
  6. 24.2 kmTrinkwasserbrunnen · drinking water · on the route
  7. 27 kmWC-Anlage Trunzergasse · toilets · 80 m off route
  8. 29.9 kmTotal · petrol station · 70 m off route
  9. 50.5 kmBäckerei Schifferl · bakery · 110 m off route
  10. 63.7 kmTankstelle Schwaiger · petrol station · 70 m off route
  11. 69.7 kmTUM Uferstraße · bike rental · 120 m off route
  12. 75.8 kmJohannis Apotheke · pharmacy · 90 m off route
  13. 83 kmWelter Mineralölvertrieb · petrol station · 60 m off route
  14. 84.7 kmCafe simo · café · 70 m off route
  15. 96.2 kmNetto Marken-Discount · supermarket · 70 m off route
  16. 97.5 kmDrinking water · on the route
  17. 110.8 kmWater tap · 130 m off route
  18. 114.8 kmRepair stand · 50 m off route

Need to bail out?

  • 0.3 km — Anlegestelle Altmühltal (ferry), 90 m off route
  • 11.7 km — Poikam (halt), 120 m off route
  • 25.7 km — Regensburg Hauptbahnhof (station), 230 m off route
  • 71.9 km — Straubing Ost (halt), 70 m off route
  • 83.7 km — Straßkirchen (station), 210 m off route
  • 96.6 km — Plattling (station), 280 m off route
  • 114.5 km — Anlegestelle Thundorf (ferry), 330 m off route

Whether bikes are carried depends on the service — check before relying on it.

Worth a stop

  • 21.6 km — Ziegetsberg (peak, 440 m)
  • 27.4 km — Königliche Villa (castle)
  • 60.3 km — Schloss Rain (castle)
  • 68.8 km — Nepomuk-Statue (attraction)

At the start

  • Ebner · bakery · 40 m
  • Bar Centrale · café · 80 m
  • Café BUK. · café · 80 m
  • Bäckerei Wiesbeck · bakery · 140 m
  • Natürlich unverpackt · convenience store · 40 m

Stay after this ride

  • Gästehaus Schweiklberg · guest house · 940 m from the finish
  • Gasthof Wolferstetter · guest house · 1.8 km from the finish
  • Bayerischer Hof · hotel · 1.9 km from the finish
  • Frühstücks- und Radler-Pension Sagerer · guest house · 1.9 km from the finish
  • Wittelsbacher Zollhaus · hotel · 2.0 km from the finish

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Point to point
Riding time
10 h 18 min

Know before you go

  • 12.8 km longest stretch without café, shop, or water from km 98 to 110.8
  • 11.6 km on main roads without cycle lanes
  • 16 km on roads with speed limits of 80 km/h or more
  • 5% gravel or unpaved surfaces

Routes are for inspiration. Roads, surfaces and conditions change — check locally and ride within your limits.

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