Vacation by bike in Erlangen

Erlangen has long been known as a cycling city. But it’s not just in the city itself, but especially around it that you can discover so much by bike.
So that you and your two-wheeled companion can enjoy the perfect stay with us, we have collected some tips and advice for you here. After all, cycling is not only a lot of fun, it is also one of the most environmentally friendly means of transportation there is.

After an exciting bike tour, do you just leave your bike in a dusty bike cellar? Not with us at Hotel Luise! Your faithful companion gets what it deserves: only the best accommodation. Together with other colleagues, it can wait for the next tour in our cozy bike enclosure.
In keeping with our sustainable hotel concept, we have recycled a lot of materials and the stay is, of course, climate-positive. For hungry e-donkeys, there is a feeding station (e-bike charging station with battery adapters) and a donkey first aid kit is always at the ready.

Bicycle stores & air filling stations

If your bike needs more extensive care than is possible in a hotel, there are a number of bike stores in Erlangen that can help.
We can particularly recommend the following (not only for repairs but also for beautiful bikes):

For retro bikes, unusual items and repairs: Zweiradleben
For mountain bikes and custom bikes: Velocita
For e-bikes and high-quality bikes: Freilauf


If your bike runs out of air, you will find an air filling station directly at the hotel. Otherwise, you can also inflate it free of charge at the freewheel or the bike crate.

If you don’t have your own bike with you, that’s no problem. Our rental bikes are available to our guests around the clock. This is the perfect way to explore the city center, which is just a donkey’s hop from the hotel.

  • Price per week: 35,00 €
  • Price for on day: 9,00 €
  • Price for two days: 16,00 €
  • Price for three days: 23,00 €
  • Price per evening : 6,00 €

The best cycle routes around Erlangen

Rolling hills, picturesque half-timbered towns, unique forests: Franconia has an incredible amount to discover. This is particularly easy to do by bike, as numerous well-developed cycle routes lead through the most beautiful corners of Franconia. It can be difficult to decide which route to take. A great overview of the most beautiful routes in the area can be found here.

We are an ADFC certified Bett+Bike company

The afdc amenities for cyclists at a glance

  • Free electric charging station for e-bikers
  • A hearty breakfast consisting of regional, organic and Fairtrade products awaits you in the morning
  • We are happy to prepare packed lunches for refreshments in between
  • Your bike is safe and dry in the garage
  • There is a washing and drying facility for wet clothing and equipment
  • A toolbox is available for minor repairs to the bike
  • Alternatively, our CarSharing car is also available to cyclists (for a fee)
  • Bicycles are available for our hotel guests to hire for cycling excursions
  • We are on hand with help and advice to help you find the perfect cycle route
  • Our wellness area invites you to relax and unwind after a strenuous bike tour