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Colorful half-timbered houses with orange roofs along the Main River. A tour boat is moored at the waterfront, with green vegetation in foreground.

Short Cycling Tour along the Main to Würzburg

Relaxed cycling in Franconia

5 Days / 4 Nights
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Colorful half-timbered houses with orange roofs along the Main River. A tour boat is moored at the waterfront, with green vegetation in foreground.

This short cycling tour along the Main is pure pleasure. On flat, well-maintained routes, mostly in the immediate vicinity of the river, you literally roll from Bamberg to Würzburg. You cycle past green vineyards, beautiful orchards and idyllic river meadows. Picturesque Franconian towns and idyllic wine villages await you along the route. The World Heritage cities of Bamberg and Würzburg offer you cultural and historical eye candy. This short cycle tour is also a culinary delight. In your stage towns, numerous rustic inns and traditional wine taverns offer the opportunity to stop for a bite to eat. Depending on the region, treat yourself to a beer or a glass of wine to go with the delicious Franconian specialities. While your starting point Bamberg is in Bierfranken (beer Franconia), the majority of your cycle tour leads through Weinfranken (Wine Franconia).

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€469

Bamberg – Schweinfurt – Würzburg

  • Beer and wine Franonia
  • picturesque landscapes
  • imperial city of Bamberg
  • residential city Würzburg

Facts & Map

  • Booking code
    DE-MNRBW-05A/B
  • Accommodation level
    Category B: national 3*- level
    Category A: national 3*/ 4*- level
  • Duration
    5 days / 4 nights
  • Arrival Day
    Daily
  • Travel documents languages
    German, English, Dutch, French
  • Parking information Bamberg
    Public car park, approx. 45 EUR / week, it is not possible to reserve.
    Free Park & Ride parking on the outskirts of the city, reservation not possible.
    Hotel parking spaces (available in individual hotels, chargeable, details in the travel documents).
    No reservation possible through Radweg-Reisen.
  • Return to Bamberg
    Optionally by minibus (Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays), departure: approx. 10.30 a.m., duration: 1.5 – 2 hours, must be specified when booking.
    On your own by train, connections every hour, duration approx. 1 hour, direct connection.
Map showing cycling route from Schweinfurt via Haßfurt, Bamberg, Volkach, Kitzingen to Würzburg and Ochsenfurt. Rivers Main and Itz marked in blue.

Map - Short Cycling Tour along the Main to Würzburg

Itinerary

Day 1

Individual arrival in Bamberg

In Bamberg, numerous sights are waiting to be discovered by you. Like Rome, Bamberg was built on seven hills. Plan your journey so that you have enough time to explore Franconian Rome. Visit the medieval Imperial Cathedral, the Old Court and the Old Town Hall in the middle of the Regnitz River. Stroll through the old town with its winding alleys and enchanting houses from different eras. In Bamberg you will experience one of the largest intact old town ensembles in Europe. In the evening, we recommend a stop at one of the cosy and quaint brewery pubs. Enjoy the specialities of Franconian cuisine on your short cycling tour along the Main to Würzburg.

Day 2

Bamberg – Schweinfurt

approx. 60 km

Out of Bamberg, follow the Regnitz on its way to the Main. After a few kilometres you have reached the Main. On the Main cycle path you now follow always along the river. Shortly after Bamberg, you pedal unnoticed across the border between beer and wine Franconia. In the medieval half-timbered town of Zeil, you will encounter the region's distinctive wine culture for the first time. In Hassfurt, you should not miss a visit to the artistically designed Ritterkapelle St. Maria, before travelling on to today's destination, the ball bearing town of Schweinfurt. The Georg Schäfer Museum, the most important private collection of 19th century art in the German-speaking world, awaits art lovers here.

Day 3

Schweinfurt – Kitzingen

approx. 60 km

You cycle leisurely through romantically situated wine villages past the green meadows of the Main and orchards. You will experience directly why cycling along the Main is called relaxed cycling. Shortly before Volkach lies the pilgrimage church Maria im Weingarten. It houses the famous floating Madonna in the Rosary by Tilman Riemenschneider. Volkach is the centre of the Main Triangle wine region. Excellent Franconian wines thrive here and you should try them!

Day 4

Kitzingen – Würzburg

approx. 35 km

The Main continues to wind in large loops through the valley to the wine merchant town of Kitzingen. You cycle through the Volkacher Main river loop and past magnificent river meadows. Behind Kitzingen, the Main makes a big detour. You will cover the last few kilometres of your short cycling tour along the Main in a relaxed manner and will soon reach Würzburg. Take plenty of time to get to know the Franconian metropolis. The highlight of your city tour will undoubtedly be the Würzburg Residence. But you should also not miss the Marienberg Fortress and St. Kilian's Cathedral. 

Day 5

Individual departure

After breakfast, your short cycling along the Main ends. We are happy to extend your trip with an extra night in Würzburg or Bamberg.

Four cyclists with bikes studying a map by the river in Kitzingen. Historic bridge and church tower visible in background.

Tour planning in Kitzingen | ©FWL / Lizenz 36

Historic Hexenturm tower with domed roof rises above traditional half-timbered houses with orange tile roofs in Zeil am Main under blue sky.

Witch's Tower in Zeil am Main | ©animaflora

Marienberg Fortress on a hilltop overlooking the Old Main Bridge in Würzburg at sunset. The stone bridge spans the Main River with reflections in calm water.

Marienberg Fortress, Würzburg

Prices and dates

Prices per person in EUR

Services & Information

  • 4 nights with breakfast, national 3*- level (Category B)
  • 4 nights with breakfast, national 3*/ 4*- level (Category A)
  • Luggage transport from hotel to hotel to Würzburg, no limit on the number of pieces, max. 20 kg / piece
  • Digital travel documents
  • Navigation app and GPS data
  • Service-Hotline

Not included is the tourist tax, if payable.

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 challenging sections, we recommend this tour for young people only in good physical condition.

  • Start / Destination
    Bamberg / Würzburg
  • Length
    approx. 160 km
    Daily routes between 30 and 65 km, Ø approx. 50 km
    Altitude profile between 160 and 200 m, Ø 170 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:

Fittings

Pannier, handlebar bag, milometer, bike lock, pump, repair kit

Red step-through touring bike with 27-speed gearing, front basket, blue pannier bag with Radweg Reisen logo, and kickstand on white background.
Unisex Touring Bike with Freewheel
10 or 27-speed derailleur gears
  • Comfortable unisex touring bike with a low-step frame 
  • Suitable for people between 1.45 m and 1.90 m tall
42 cm |
45 cm |
50 cm |
55 cm |
60 cm
Red men's touring bike with 27-speed chain gearing, blue Radweg Reisen pannier bag, black handlebar bag, fenders, and kickstand on white background.
Men´s Touring Bike with Freewheel
10 or 27-speed derailleur gears
  • Comfortable men´s touring bike with a classic diamond frame
  • suitable for people between 1.75 m and 1.90 m tall

 

 

55 cm |
60 cm |
65 cm
Red trapeze frame bicycle with 30-speed gearing, disc brakes, fenders, and blue Radweg-Reisen pannier bag on rear rack against white background.
Premium Touring Bike with Freewheel
30-speed derailleur gears
  • Premium Touring Bike for outstanding comfort and a sporty riding experienxe 
  • Suitable for people between 1.60 m and 1.90 m tall
45 cm |
50 cm
Red step-through e-bike with black saddle, handlebar bag, and blue Radweg Reisen pannier bag on rear rack, shown against white background.
Unisex Electric Bike with Freewheel
8-speed electric bike with hub gears
  • Comfortable Electric Bike with a low step-through design
  • suitable for persons with a height between 1.45m and 1.90m 

 

Minimum age for e-bike hire: 16 years

42 cm |
45 cm |
50 cm |
55 cm |
60 cm
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