Welcome to Hooked on Cycling Holidays and our cycling holidays in Germany. This particular biking vacation in Germany allows you to explore the region around Frankfurt along the River Main cycle path. The cycling path on the Main connects Bayern and Hessen a cycling trip through the “Frankenland”. On this cycling path from Wrzburg to Frankfurt, away from bustle and traffic you pass a lot of beautiful and typical villages. In large bends the river Main flows through the varied county Franken. He seeks his way through a marvelous wine-growing area. A long and ever changing history has left many castles, fortresses, monasteries, churches and chapels. Many famous and unique cities assemble along the river such as the old Imperial residence Bamberg, old residence Wrzburg, half-timbered Miltenberg or boisterous Ochsenfurt to name only a few of many. An excellent cuisine spoils the palate of the cyclist, rustic beer gardens and wine taverns invite to taste local specialties.

6 or 9 night tour available
6 night available on Saturdays, Sunday, Mondays or Tueadays from 3rd May to 30th September
9 night available on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays or Sundays from 3rd May to 30th September
Level 1-2 self guided cycle tour

Day 1 Individual arrival in Bamberg
Bamberg is one of the most beautiful cities in Germany. The old town of Bamberg is one of the UNESCO World Heritage site. In addition, Bamberg is known for its diverse and independent beer tradition. Bamberg is famous for its gardens and parks such as the charming Rose Garden at the New Residence or the Castle Seehof.

Day 2 Bamburg to Schweinfurt 35 miles 57 km
Today you get your bikes (if booked). Time for individual sightseeing of the UNESCO-world heritage town Bamberg (Imperial Cathedral, residence with national gallery, Abbey of Carmelite, etc.) Afterwards cycling tour on the Main cycling path passing the nature reserve area “Hassberge“ to the sanctuary Maria Limbach. Further on to Hafurt and Schweinfurt. Schweinfurt is located on the north side of the Main. The Main is surrounded by beautifully landscaped natural areas. In Schweinfurt discover the old imperial city and walk in the footsteps of industry pioneers and explorers. Visit also the nice farmer's market and the lovely restored old town.

Day 3 Schweinfurt to Dettelbach – Kitzingen  37 miles 60 km
Always along the river Main passing vineyards to Volkach and further on to Kitzingen. Dettelbach is a vine growing village. The old town hall is the from the 15th century. The Town’s landmark is the church “St. Augustinus”, whose different towers are combined with a bridge. Through the “Faltertor”, this is one of the 19 best maintained towers of the Town wall.

Day 4 Dettelbach – Kitzingen to Wrzburg  24 miles 38 km, arrival for the 6 night tour.
Cycling on the left bank through the main valley, which becomes more and more narrow. Pass beautiful vineyards to Winterhausen and further on to Wrzburg. In Wrzburg the Franconian metropolis has everything that makes a town attractive for visitors. Visit the historical “Juliusspital” a charitable foundation. Behind of some gorgeous baroque buildings, you find the vineyards. Visit also the Castle Marienberg. From there, you have a fantastic view over the old town with the many towers.

Day 5 Wrzburg to Gemnden 28 miles 45 km
You cross Wrzburg on beautiful cycling paths close to the Main River, without traffic. Passing the monastery Zell / Main youreach Karlstadt (Ruin Karlsburg, a beautiful town). Further to Gemnden (Ruine Scherenburg). The town is also known as “Dreiflssetadt”, because the “Sinn” and “Saale” flow into the Main. The Burg Scherenberg is worth to visit. Today, it is only a ruin, but from the good maintained donjon you can enjoy a fantastic view.

Day 6 Gemnden to Wertheim 33 miles 53 km
Away from the major traffic flows the cycling path runs through the densely wooded Spessart, always float you reach Lohr am Main (Spessartmuseum), Erlach, Marktheidefeld and Wertheim. The former residence town Wertheim is located on the estuary of the Tauber into the main. The town has an amazing atmosphere with its medieval streets, and the half timbered houses. Also the “Grafschaftsmusuem” and the unique “Glasmuseum” as well as many sights (“fountain of angels”) are worth a visit. An Impressive view can be seen from the old castle.

Day 7 Wertheim to Miltenberg 25 miles 39 km
Through the wild romantic and wooded part of the Maintal to Mondfeld,Freudenberg and to Miltenberg (Miltenburg, Franziskanerkirche). Miltenberg has many different sights to visit. One of them is the castle Miltenberg with the beautiful courtyard. From the 88 ft. high donjon, you have an extraordinary view of the Maintal.

Day 8 Miltenberg to Aschaffenburg 26 miles 41 km
Through the Main valley, which opens here to Obernburg and further on to Aschaffenburg (splendid palace). Aschaffenburg is the “door to Spessart”, a German low mountain range. From the Main to the densely wooded Spessart, the nature shows an idyllic riverside landscape, fertile vineyards and pristine forests. The romantic old town extends around the town hall to the castle. Here you will find the church with the monastery museum, the Jesuit church with art gallery, the City Theatre with the Theatre Square and the Johannesburg, one of the most important buildings from the German renaissance.

Day 9  Frankfurt 35 miles 55 km
On the cycling path through river meadows to Seligenstadt, Auhein, Steinheim, Offenbach and Frankfurt. Frankfurt am Main is a dynamic financial and trading city with the most impressive skyline in Germany. Frankfurt is full of contrasts; it combines the facets of a modern town with a traditional one. If you cycle on the cycling path along the river, you reach directly the “Museumsufer”. This part of the town is famous for its variety and quality. Many famous museums are located here.

Day 10 Departure
Additional nights or departure

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How to get there
By plane to Frankfurt airport and then by train to Bamberg or Wrzburg depending on 9 or 6 night cycle tour.

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