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  • Landschaft mit Weinbergen entlang des Main-Radweges © Velociped GmbH

    Landschaft mit Weinbergen entlang des Main-Radweges © Velociped GmbH

  • Impression am Mainradweg © Velociped GmbH

    Impression am Mainradweg © Velociped GmbH

  • Festung Marienberg in Würzburg am Mainradweg

    Festung Marienberg in Würzburg am Mainradweg

  • Miltenberg am Mainradweg © Velociped GmbH

    Miltenberg am Mainradweg © Velociped GmbH

  • Blick von den Weinbergen auf den Main © Velociped GmbH

    Blick von den Weinbergen auf den Main © Velociped GmbH

  • Würzburger Residenz

    Würzburger Residenz

  • Bamberg Rathaus © DZT Florian Trykowski

    Bamberg Rathaus © DZT Florian Trykowski

  • Aschaffenburg am Main Radweg © Velociped GmbH

    Aschaffenburg am Main Radweg © Velociped GmbH

Cycle tours along the Main River from Bamberg to Aschaffenburg

Downstream through picturesque vineyards and charming half-timbered towns


This bike tour starts in the world cultural heritage in Bamberg, very fascinating with its unique historical townscape. You cycle on to the Franconian wine-growing lands until you reach the residence of Würzburg, also classified UNESCO world cultural heritage in 1982. From here on, the landscape will change slowly as the vineyards disappear in favour of the green forests of the Spessart.

On paved bike trails and always staying close to the Main, you will pass numerous lovely villages sticking out thanks to their neat half-timbered constructions. Short stages and many worthwhile breaks make this trip especially enjoyable.

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Duration
8 days/ 7 nights
Travel period
14.04.2024 - 12.10.2024
Anreise: Daily
Bookable from
1 person(s)
Total length of tour
335 km
Characteristics of the tour
Level of difficulty: easyPlace-to-place tourPartner tour (arranged by another tour operator)
© Robert Michalk Photography © Robert Michalk Photography
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Itinerary

  • Day 1: Bamberg arrival
    Once youve arrived, take the time to discover the old city, with its breweries and churches. We recommend seeing the Kaiserdom with its world-famous sculptures, such as the Bamberg knight and Heinrich IIs sarcophagus.
    Overnight stay in Bamberg
  • Day 2: Bamberg – Schweinfurt (approx. 61 km)
    Today youll be following the Regnitz until you reach the Main, which will then guide you to the Maria Limbach pilgrims church. Youll come upon the first vineyards, which mark the the border between the beer- and wine-producing areas of Franconia. Your days journey will end in Schweinfurt, whose historic center is well worth your while to visit.
    Overnight stay in Schweinfurt
  • Day 3: Schweinfurt – Volkach (approx. 30 km)
    A quick side-trip to the beautiful village “Theres” will give you new energy for the rest of the trip. In the afternoon you will ride to Volkach, known for its excellent wines. Along the way you will pass the city of Fahr, which is famous for its “Bocksbeutel”, a wide, rounded wine bottle typical for the region.
    Overnight stay in Volkach
  • Day 4: Volkach – Würzburg (approx. 65 km)
    After leaving Volkach youll head away from the Main for a bit, following canals until you make it back to the Main. The leveled, well-paved bike route leads youll be in Würzburg in no time, leaving plenty of opportunities to tour the city by foot in the afternoon.
    Overnight stay in Würzburg
  • Day 5: Würzburg – Lohr (approx. 60 km)
    On your way to Karlstadt and its famous downtown area, youll pass through Veitshöchheim, getting a chance to see the bishops summer residence, as well as the French rococo garden. The look of the countryside is changing: instead of the characteristic vines terraces shady forests now border the bicycle path. On flat paths you cycle to Gemünden, the town of the three rivers or further on to Lohr.
    Overnight stay in Lohr
  • Day 6: Lohr – Wertheim (approx. 46 km)
    The Main took millions of years to carve out the close-packed hills of the area. Thankfully, your trip will not take that long. After you pass Rothenfels, whose castle guards the narrow valley, youll reach Marktheidenfeld and, finally, Wertheim. Take some time to see the beautiful half-timbered houses in the old city during your stay here.
    Overnight stay in Wertheim
  • Day 7: Wertheim – Aschaffenburg (approx. 36 km - 77 km)
    For your 6th stage you have the choice: If you start in morning and pedal hard, you can reach Miltenberg and its many stately half-timbered houses already at noon (approx. 36 km).
    From Miltenberg you can shorten your todays stage and take the train to Aschaffenburg. Direct train, 45 minutes, tickets are not included.
    If you keep cycling you will follow on flat paths quickly to the little town Klingenberg (approx. 51 km).
    Also from here you could shorten the stage by taking the train.
    Before you reach the huge sandstone palace Johannisburg in Aschaffenburg, you cycle through the wineyards on flat paths.
    Overnight stay in Aschaffenburg
  • Day 8: Individual departure from Aschaffenburg
    Of course you can always extend your bicycle tour along the Main Bike Trail with extra nights in Bamberg, Aschaffenburg or Würzburg. We are very pleased to arrange additional accommodation for you.

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Services

Services included

  • 7 x overnight stay in the booked category with private facilities
  • 7 x continental breakfast
  • Luggage transfer from accommodation to accommodation (9am - 6 pm, up to 2 pieces of luggage per person, maximum 20 kg each)
  • 1 package with maps and information material per room (in English language)
  • Telephone-service-hotline during your cycling holidays

Additional services

Please feel free to add the following value-added services to the basic travel package of the tour from Bamberg to Aschaffenburg:

  • Additional nights in Bamberg, Würzburg and Aschaffenburg
  • Rental bikes or electric bicycles for the duration of the tour (more about our rental bike service)
  • Transfer services from Aschaffenburg to Bamberg

Accommodation categories

Category A: Comfortable middle-class hotels
Category B: Smaller, family-run inns and hotels

Further information

Please note that in some cities accommodation taxes, visitor's taxes, etc. apply. Unless otherwise stated, these are not included in the tour price and must be paid locally.

This cycle trip is not recommendable for travellers with mobility impairments.

Arrival & Departure

How to get to the tour

Tips for the journey to Bamberg

Arrival by train:
By train, you can reach Bamberg easily from all directions. From the train station, you then have the option of using public transportation to get to your hotel. Depending on the location of the hotel, a cab is also recommended.
Current timetable information and prices can be found at www.bahn.de.

Arrival by car:
Bamberg is well connected via the Frankenschnellweg A 73 (Nuremberg - Bamberg - Coburg) and the Maintalautobahn A 70 (Schweinfurt - Bayreuth). Depending on the hotel, there are direct parking facilities or often nearby.
Check directly with your starting hotel to see if they offer parking. At www.parkopedia.de you will find a good overview of other parking options and we will be happy to inform you individually.

Prices

  • Prices for services included
    incl. luggage transfer
    Dbl
    Sgl
    Price validity: 14.04.2024 to 03.05.2024
    Category A
    999.00 € per person
    1,299.00 € per person
    Category B
    869.00 € per person
    1,099.00 € per person
    Price validity: 04.05.2024 to 20.09.2024
    Category A
    1,049.00 € per person
    1,349.00 € per person
    Category B
    919.00 € per person
    1,149.00 € per person
    Price validity: 21.09.2024 to 04.10.2024
    Category A
    999.00 € per person
    1,299.00 € per person
    Category B
    869.00 € per person
    1,099.00 € per person
    Price validity: 05.10.2024 to 12.10.2024
    Category A
    899.00 € per person
    1,199.00 € per person
    Category B
    799.00 € per person
    1,029.00 € per person
  • Prices for additional nights
    Dbl
    Sgl
    Category A
    Bamberg
    89.00 €
    129.00 €
    Aschaffenburg
    79.00 €
    119.00 €
    Category B
    Bamberg
    69.00 €
    109.00 €
    Aschaffenburg
    69.00 €
    109.00 €
  • Prices for rental bikes
     
    Price
    Touring bicycle unisex with 21 gears free wheel
    Flat-rate price for cycling tour
    99.00 €
    per person
    Touring bicycle unisex with 7 gears back pedal
    Flat-rate price for cycling tour
    99.00 €
    per person
    Touring bike men with 21 gears free wheel
    Flat-rate price for cycling tour
    99.00 €
    per person
    Touring bike men with 7 gears back pedal
    Flat-rate price for cycling tour
    99.00 €
    per person
    E-Bike unisex with 7/8 gears back pedal
    Flat-rate price for cycling tour
    259.00 €
    per person
  • Prices for transfer services
     
    Price
    Shared transfer: Aschaffenburg - Bamberg (Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays 09:00 a.m.), price per person
    Sammeltransfer, Mittwoch, Samstag, Sonntag 9.00 Uhr, Preis pro Person
    95.00 €
    Shared transfer: Aschaffenburg - Bamberg (Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays 09:00 a.m.), price p. p. with own bike
    Sammeltransfer, Mittwoch, Samstag, Sonntag 9.00 Uhr, Preis p. P. mit eigenem Rad
    135.00 €

As always...

5% Early Bird Discount
on all active holidays

until 29/02/2024 (upon the basic package price)