Main-Cycle Path, Bamberg – Aschaffenburg

Start the trip with a walk of the city of Emperor Heinrich II, who dreamed of Bamberg, realised and loved it and who was interred in the dome.

You will be cycling through the valley, following the Main. Today’s stage will leisurly take you through wine villages and orchards along the river. Later, you will cycle through Haßfurt and finally reach Schhweinfurt in Lower Franconia, with its beautiful Holy Trinity church.

In the pilgrimage church Maria im Weingarten, which was built in the 15th century, you will find the famous floating Madonna in the Rosary by Riemenschneider. Volkach is the centre of the Maindreieck wine region.The Main continues meandering along the valley towards Kitzingen, which is famous as it boasts the oldest wine cellar in Germany.

The river and along with it the Main cycle path, makes a dramatic turn and lead you towards the Franconian metropolis of Würzburg. You shouldn't miss the Baroque Castle here and the World Heritage Site of the Würzburger Residenz Palace, which towers high above the town. Also worth to look at are the Old Bridge and the traiditional vineyards within the city. The way onwards to Zellingen and Karlstadt takes you along nice and easy paths.

The Main triangle is now followed by the Main quadrangle, the first corner of which is Gemünden. Here you are already in the Spessart Nature Park, which you can wonderfully overlook from the Scherenburg ruins. The route then continues in ever tighter curves through wooded hills. At Rothenfels, the Romanesque castle watches over the narrow valley and your path; Marktheidenfeld, situated between the Main River and the Spessart, is all about Franconian wine culture.

You should visit Wertheim Castle, which towers over the town and gives you a magnificent panoramic view. After the next river turn you will recognize Stadtprozelten with one of the most beautiful castle ruins just above town, the Henneburg castle. Your destination for today, Miltenberg, is famous for its picturesque old marketplace, and for the Gasthaus zum Riesen inn, which already housed emporor Barbarossa.

Today, you will be cycling alongside to ships on the river Main and first reach Miltenberg with its vineyards and local, traditional wine pups. Through the magnificent landscape you cycle onwards to toda's final destination Aschaffenburg, the "Spessart metropolis". From afar you can see the four towers of Johannisburg castle.

Start the trip with a walk of the city of Emperor Heinrich II, who dreamed of Bamberg, realised and loved it and who was interred in the dome.

You will be cycling through the valley, following the Main. Today’s stage will leisurly take you through wine villages and orchards along the river. Later, you will cycle through Haßfurt and finally reach Schhweinfurt in Lower Franconia, with its beautiful Holy Trinity church.

In the pilgrimage church Maria im Weingarten, which was built in the 15th century, you will find the famous floating Madonna in the Rosary by Riemenschneider. Volkach is the centre of the Maindreieck wine region.The Main continues meandering along the valley towards Kitzingen, which is famous as it boasts the oldest wine cellar in Germany.

The river and along with it the Main cycle path, makes a dramatic turn and lead you towards the Franconian metropolis of Würzburg. You shouldn't miss the Baroque Castle here and the World Heritage Site of the Würzburger Residenz Palace, which towers high above the town. Also worth to look at are the Old Bridge and the traiditional vineyards within the city. The way onwards to Erlabrunn and Karlstadt takes you along nice and easy paths.

The Main triangle is now followed by the Main quadrangle, the first corner of which is Gemünden. Here you are already in the Spessart Nature Park, which you can wonderfully overlook from the Scherenburg ruins. The route then continues in ever tighter curves through wooded hills. At Rothenfels, the Romanesque castle watches over the narrow valley and your path; Marktheidenfeld, situated between the Main River and the Spessart, is all about Franconian wine culture.

Today‘s stage is characterised by beautiful landscapes, picturesque villages and charming castle ruins. Near Homburg, you will see the castle towering high above the Main. You reach Wertheim via the Urpharer Main loop. The ruins of Wertheim Castle are a real eye-catcher. If you want a marvellous view of the old town with its numerous half-timbered houses and the picturesque river landscape, you should not shy away from the climb. Following the winding course of the Main, you will comfortably reach your destinations for the day, Miltenberg and Bürgstadt.

In Miltenberg, the „Schnatterloch“, one of the most picturesque German squares and world-famous photo motif, and the „Riesen“ inn are particularly famous. Next you head for the small town of Klingenberg and its vineyards, wine cellars and so-called „Heckenwirtschaften“ - wine taverns that open seasonally. The „glide“ along the Main cycle path to the „Spessart Metropolis“, Aschaffenburg. From afar already, the four towers marking each corner of Johannisburg Castle show you the way. Impressive historical buildings bear witness to the historical importance of Aschaffenburg.