2023
Würzburg, Old Main Bridge, Marienberg Fortress

Bike Tour along the Main from Würzburg to Frankfurt

Leisurely cycling along the Lower Main

  Würzburg – Wertheim  – Frankfurt am Main

  • Radweg-Reisen Tour
  • Marienberg Fortress, Snow White Town of Lohr, Miltenberg Chatter Hole, Frankfurt's Römer (City Hall)
  • Daily routes ●●●○○
  • Altitude profil ●○○○○

days
7

km / day avg.
50

Would you like to take a leisurely bike tour along the Lower Main? Then the bike tour along the Main from Würzburg to Frankfurtt is just the thing for you! You follow the Main as it winds through the varied and charming regions of Franconia, Franconian Wine Country and Spessart. In addition to the ever-changing landscape, you will repeatedly come across monasteries, churches, castles and palaces that bear witness to an eventful history. The residential city of Würzburg and the Main metropolis of Frankfurt offer you a little big-city flair as starting and end points. On the way, the towns are smaller and quieter, but no less worth seeing. Lohr, Wertheim, Miltenberg and Aschaffenburg will enchant you with their very own flair. Enjoy a glass or two of wine along the way and let the culinary specialities from the region convince you. What are you waiting for? The bike tour along the Lower Main will inspire you.

This cycling holiday is unfortunately no longer bookable in 2023.

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  • Booking Code
    BY-MAWF6
  • Start / Destination
    Würzburg / Frankfurt
  • Duration
    7 days / 6 nights
  • Length
    approx. 250 km
    Daily routes ●●●○○
    between 45 and 60 km, Ø 50 km
    Altitude profile ●○○○○
Map for Bike Tour along the Main from Würzburg to Frankfurt

Day 1: Individual arrival in Würzburg

You start the bike tour along the Main from Würzburg to Frankfurt in the residential city of Würzburg in the middle of the Main Triangle. It is worth arriving early, because there is a lot to explore in Würzburg. A visit to the Marienberg Fortress, a landmark of the city, is a must. From up here you have a magnificent view of the city, the Old Main Bridge and the region you will be cycling in over the next few days. The Würzburg Residence, built in the middle of the 18th century and considered a splendid example of a baroque building, is also worth a visit.

 

Würzburg Residence, garden

At the Würzburg Residence

Day 2: Würzburg – Gemünden / Lohr, approx. 40 / 60 km

Today you will get on your bike for the first time for your bike tour along the Main from Würzburg to Frankfurt. Take a detour to Veitshöchheim. The castle there with its impressive garden will take you back to the rococo era. Kilometre by kilometre, you approach the foothills of the Spessart, which is characterised by dense forests and gently rolling hills. Your stage destination today is fairytale-like in the truest sense of the word. Evidence suggests that the fairytale Snow White took place between Lohr and Bieber in Spessart. On a stroll through the Snow White town, you must not miss the fishermen's quarter. The medieval suburb is completely listed.

 

Lohr am Main, Old Town, city centre

Lohr am Main

Day 3: Lohr – Wertheim, approx. 45 / 60 km

You say goodbye to Lohr and cycle leisurely through the Main quadrangle, the cornerstones of which are the towns of Gemünden, Wertheim, Miltenberg and Aschaffenburg. The Main valley now narrows, the landscape is once again wooded, quiet and secluded. On the way, you will come across Marktheidenfeld, which lies between the Main and the Spessart. Your stage destination Wertheim lies at the confluence of the Main and Tauber rivers. Take a walk through the picturesque old town with its numerous half-timbered houses. If you want to go high up, pay a visit to the ruins of Wertheim Castle.

Wertheim, Castle, Main

View from Wertheim Castle

Day 4: Wertheim – Miltenberg, approx. 45 km

The bike tour along the Main from Würzburg to Frankfurttoday takes you through beautiful landscapes, past several castle ruins. In Stadtprozelten you will come across the ruins of Henneburg Castle, whose keep dates back to the 12th century. Today, the ruins are among the most beautiful castle ruins in Germany and offer a magnificent view of the Main valley. Continue on towards Freudenberg! The town is dominated by Freudenburg Castle with its narrow, winding streets and numerous half-timbered houses. After a few kilometres you have reached your destination for the day. The medieval town of Miltenberg is best known for its historic market square, the Schnatterloch (chatter hole).

Miltenberg, Main

Miltenberg

Day 5: Miltenberg – Aschaffenburg, approx. 45 km

Very close to the shore most of the time, you cycle today alternately through small towns and quiet wooded areas. Soon you will reach Klingenberg. The town is surrounded by magnificent vineyards, which were first mentioned in a document around 1260. In the local wine-growing and local history museum you can learn more about the centuries-old wine-growing tradition. Accompanied by the boats on the Main, you cycle the last few kilometres to your stage destination Aschaffenburg. Even from a distance you will recognise the tower of Johannisburg Castle. Take your time to explore Aschaffenburg's impressive historical buildings.

Johannesburg Castle, Aschaffenburg

Johannesburg Castle in Aschaffenburg

Day 6: Aschaffenburg – Frankfurt, approx. 55 km

Today is the last stage of your bike T´tour along the Main from Würzburg to Frankfurt. You say goodbye to Bavaria and soon pass the state border with Hesse. Take a break in the romantic town of Seligenstadt. The monastery complex with its courtyard and gardens and the Einhard Basilica are well worth a visit. Via Hanau and Offenbach you finally reach Frankfurt. Visit Frankfurt's Römer, which has served as the city hall since the 15th century and is one of the city's landmarks. If you want to see Frankfurt from above, pay a visit to the Main Tower with its viewing platform.

Frankurt am Main, Skyline

The Skyline of Frankfurt am Main

Day 7: Individual departure or extension of stay

After an exciting bike tour along the Main from Würzburg to Frankfurt, your holiday ends after breakfast. We are happy to extend your stay with an extra night so that you can spend even more time in the Main metropolis.

Frankfurt am Main, Skyline, Sunset

Sunset over Frankfurt am Main

Dates / prices / services

Season times and prices 2023

Arrival daily from 16.04.2023 to 15.10.2023

Bookable dates are shown in the booking form. The season is dictated by the arrival date.

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Season A
09.04. - 30.04.
08.10. - 15.10.
from599 €
Season B
01.05. - 10.05.
15.09. - 07.10.
from699 €
Season C
11.05. - 25.05.
11.06. - 30.06.
01.09. - 14.09.
from799 €
Season D
26.05. - 10.06.
01.07. - 31.08.
from899 €

All prices per person in a double room.

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Services

  • 6 nights incl. breakfast, national 3*-level
  • Luggage transport from hotel to hotel to Frankfurt, no limit on the number of pieces, max. 20 kg / piece
  • Cycle route description with maps (1 x per room)
  • Service-Hotline (7 days, 08.00 a.m. – 08.00 p.m.)
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Not inlcuded is the city or visitor's tax (if payable).

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From 0 to 5 years

-100%

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From 6 to 11 years

-50%

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From 12 to 17 years

-25%

All prices are per person

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

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

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Additional Services

Additional bookable services

Additional fee single room

239 €

All prices are per person

Additional nights

Room
Breakfast
Price
All places
 DBL

65 €

 SGL

99 €

All prices are per person

Rental Bikes

Rental Bikes

Rental Bike
Rental Bike
99 €
E-Bike
E-Bike
239 €
Teenager's bike
Teenager's bike
45 €

Types of rental bikes

  • 8-gear unisex bike, hub gears with back-pedal brakes (men’s bikes from 1.75 m)
  • 27-gear unisex bike, derailleur gears with freewheel (men’s bikes from 1.75 m)
  • Electric bike / Pedelec with freewheel (minimum age 16 years)
  • Teenager's bike (26 inch)
Fittings

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

Here you find further information and pictures of our rental bikes.

Radweg-Reisen 8-gear unisex bike
8-gear unisex bike, hub gears with back-pedal brakes
Radweg-Reisen 8-gear men's bike
8-gear men's bike, hub gears with back-pedal brakes
Radweg-Reisen 27-gear unisex bike
27-gear unisex bike, derailleur gears with freewheel
Radweg-Reisen 27-gear men's bike
27-gear men's bike, derailleur gears with freewheel
Radweg-Reisen E-Bike
Unisex E-Bike, 8-speed hub gears and free-wheel
Radweg-Reisen Teen's bike
Teen's bike

Brief Information

  • Booking Code
    BY-MAWF6
  • Start / Destination
    Würzburg / Frankfurt
  • Duration
    7 days / 6 nights
  • Length
    approx. 250 km
    Daily routes ●●●○○
    between 45 and 60 km, Ø 50 km
    Altitude profile ●○○○○
  • Parking information
    Public car parks, approx. 8 - 12 euros per day.
    Free large car park Talavera, unguarded, closed from mid-June to mid-July. No reservation possible through Radweg Reisen.
  • Returning toWürzburg
    On your own initiative by train, direct connections several times an hour, duration approx. 1 - 2 hours.
  • Tour operated by
    Radweg-Reisen
  • Mobility note
    This holiday is suitable to only a limited extent for people with restricted mobility.
    Please contact us if you have individual requirements.
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days
7

km / day avg.
50