Facts & Map

Booking code
DE-MNRWW-05X
Accommodation level
national 3* level
Duration
5 days / 4 nights
Arrival Day
Daily
Travel documents languages
German, English, Dutch, French
Parking information
Public parking garages in Würzburg, costs approx. 8 - 12 € / day. Large parking lot Talavera, free of charge (closed mid-June - mid-July). Hotel parking (available in individual hotels, subject to a charge, details in the travel documents). No reservation possible through Radweg - Reisen.

Map showing a cycling route through Main-Tauber region with stops at Gemünden, Lohr, Marktheidenfeld, Wertheim and Würzburg along rivers Main and Tauber. — Map - Short bike tour in the Spessart

Itinerary

Day 1

Individual arrival in Würzburg

Welcome to the Main! The old royal seat of Würzburg is the ideal starting point for your short bike tour in the Spessart. We recommend arriving early, as Würzburg is bursting with things to see and experience. Visit the Marienberg Fortress above the city, stroll through the Residenz Court Garden and walk across the Old Main Bridge. To round off the day, try a sparkling Silvaner from the Würzburger Stein vineyard, the largest single vineyard in Germany.

Day 2

Würzburg – Gemünden / Lohr

approx. 45 / 60 km

Here we go! Shortly after the city limits of Würzburg, you will reach Veitshöchheim on the first stage of your bike tour along the Spessart and the Main. The town's highlight is the former summer residence of the Würzburg prince-bishops, whose garden is one of the most beautiful rococo gardens in Europe. Via Karlstadt you will reach Gemünden, the gate to the Spessart, whose ruins of the Scherenburg castle catch your eye from afar. In Lohr, so the legend says, once lived the model for the fairy tale Schneewittchen of the Brothers Grimm. You can learn more about this in the Spessart Museum, which calls the Speaking Mirror its own. You will spend the night in Gemünden or Lohr.

Day 3

Lohr – Marktheidenfeld / Wertheim

approx. 45 / 60 km

Accompanied by Franconian vineyards and the wooded slopes of the Spessart, you cycle along the Main Cycle Route through the Spessart Mainland. In Marktheidenfeld, the Franck House is a special eye-catcher. According to tradition, sparkling wine production in Germany was invented in this bright blue house. The castle in Wertheim, the town's landmark, is picturesquely situated above the town and offers a wonderful view over the Main River after a climb. In addition, the old town with its richly decorated half-timbered houses and small alleys is extremely worth seeing. You will spend the night in Marktheidenfeld or Wertheim.

Day 4

Wertheim – Würzburg

approx. 45 km

Your bike tour along the Spessart and the Main leads you upstream to Bettingen. You leave the Main and follow the Aalbach cycle path. Through the charming Aalbach Valley, combined with a few climbs and a varied route, you return to Würzburg. On the way, stops at the former Benedictine monastery in Holzkirchen and at Uettingen Castle, which is in the classicist style, are worthwhile. In Würzburg, visit a classic bakery. In these wine houses, it is traditionally allowed to bring your own food and have a good time with drinks on offer.

Day 5

Individual departure or extension

After breakfast your bike tour in the Spessart already ends. We will be happy to extend your stay in one of the stage towns with an extra night.

Käppele pilgrimage church with yellow facade and onion domes on a hillside in Würzburg, surrounded by lush green trees and residential buildings. — The Käppele in Würzburg

Benediktushof monastery complex in Holzkirchen with half-timbered building and baroque chapel featuring a blue dome and lantern tower. — Benediktushof Monastery, Holzkirchen

Historic town of Gemünden with river, traditional houses, Hexenturm tower with spire, and green Scherenburg hill under blue sky. — Witch’s Tower in Gmünden

Würzburg old town with statue, clock tower, church spires, and colorful flower baskets. Traditional buildings with orange roofs under blue sky. — Würzburg Old Town

Prices and dates

Prices per person in EUR

Services & Information

Services

4 nights with breakfast, national 3* level
Luggage transport from hotel to hotel, no limit on the number of pieces, max. 20 kg / piece

Travel documents with maps (1 x per room)
Service hotline (7 days, 08.00 a.m. – 08.00 p.m.)

Not included is the city or visitor's tax (if payable).

Children Discounts

Children’s discount on the basic tour price

12 - 14 years = 25%
15 - 17 years = 10%

Applies for accommodation in rooms with 2 full-paying guests.

Due to the more demanding stages, we recommend this trip only for young people with good stamina.

Route profile

Start / Destination
Würzburg
Length
approx. 150 km
Daily routes between 45 and 60 km, Ø approx. 50 km
Altitude profile between 270 and 370 m, Ø 320 m elevation gain

Trail conditions
The Main cycle path is well developed and predominantly asphalted.
Tour operated by
Radweg-Reisen
Mobility note
The trip is only conditionally suitable for people with limited mobility.
Please do not hesitate to contact us regarding your individual needs.

Our rental bikes

The success of your cycling holiday depends largely on the quality of your bike! You’ll usually cover hundreds of kilometres during a cycling holiday. That’s why we place the utmost importance on our hire bike fleet, which consists of well over 1,000 bikes. We can cater to almost any hire bike request:

Types of rental bikes