Main Trail
Germany Bike Tours
Bike along the Main River
- Tour Type
- Skill Level
- Length5–9 days
- Prices from€414 Rates
Overview
This self-guided bike tour in Germany follows the Main River on a beautiful signposted path through the ever-changing countryside of the Franconian and Hessen regions, passing many historic towns and villages
The adventure begins in Nuremberg (Nürnberg), the “tiny town of cloth and wood”, renowned for its Gothic architecture, old gabled houses and medieval flair. Large town walls complete with 80 towers encircle the historic town, whose locals take great pride in their famous sausages!
The route will continue along the Rhine-Main-Danube canal through idyllic vineyards and various small villages with traditional half-timbered houses.
Your tour will end in Würzburg, Germany’s Baroque city, and the start of the famous Romantic Road bike tour.
Highlights
- Bamberg-World Heritage Site
- Volkach
- Maarktbreit
- Kitzingen-Franconian's wine trading center
- Kaiserburg (Emperors Castle)
- Ceiling fresco by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo In Würzburg
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Itinerary
Tour is also available as 9 days / 8 nights from Bamberg to Aschaffenburg or 6 days / 5 nights from Würzburg to Aschaffenburg.
5 days/4 nights from Bamberg to Würzburg
Day 1: Bamberg
Day 2: Bamberg - Haßfurt, 23 mi. (37 km)
Day 3: Haßfurt - Volkach, 33 mi. (54 km)
Day 4: Vokach - Würzburg, 40 mi. (65 km)
Day 5: DepartureDay 1: Bamberg
Individual arrival in Bamberg. The historical town center has been UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1993.Day 2: Bamberg - Haßfurt, 23 mi. (37 km)
Today’s tour is short, so you can spend the morning sightseeing in Bamberg. The former fishing quarter, also known as Little Venice, and the picturesque Bridge Town Hall are two of the most interesting sights of the city. On today’s bike tour, you leave the “Franconian Beer Region” and cross to the “Weinfränkische”, the Wine Region. Beside the shores of the Main, you bike to the quiet town of Haßfurt, where you spend the night. The Town’s Church has interesting figurines by Tilman Riemenschneider.Day 3: Haßfurt - Volkach, 33 mi. (54 km)
Your first stop today is Schweinfurt. You continue your journey to a natural highlight: the Volkach Main Loop. The famous wine town Volkach is located at the “tip” of the river loop and a great example of the typical Franconian joie de vivre. It is also the center of the wine-, fruit-and asparagus region. The rectangular market square with its typical Franconian Renaissance Town Hall and the stepped gable is well worth a visit. You spend the night in Volkach.Day 4: Volkach - Würzburg, 40 mi. (65 km)
Today you get to explore the heart of Franconian Wine Country. In the morning you make your way to the lively town of Kitzingen. Until the beginning of the century, Kitzingen’s main source of income was wine-growing and wine trade. Kitzingen is still home to Germany’s oldest wine cellar. Another highlight of today’s tour is the historical town of Marktbreit. Its pretty alleys and impressive townhouses make Marktbreit one of the most beautiful little cities of the region. Afterward, you reach Würzburg. Enjoy the sights of Würzburgon a city tour(included). The view over the town from Marienberg Fortress or Steinburg, the impressive pilgrimage church “Käppele”, the Residenz with its beautiful park, the Old Main Bridge –these are just some of the attractions that make Würzburg unforgettable. Make sure that you don’t miss the old fishing quarter with its many narrow alleys and pretty houses.Day 5: Individual departure
9 days / 8 nights from Bamberg to Aschaffenburg
Day 1: Bamberg
Day 2: Bamberg – Haßfurt, 37 km
Day 3: Haßfurt – Volkach, 54 km
Day 4: Volkach – Würzburg, 65 km
Day 5: Würzburg – Lohr/Sendelbach, 54 km
Day 6: Lohr/Sendelbach – Wertheim, 41 km
Day 7: Wertheim – Miltenberg, 35 km
Day 8: Miltenberg – Aschaffenburg, 41 km
Day 9: Individual departure6 days/5 nights from Würzburg to Aschaffenburg
Day 1: Arrive in Würzburg
Day 2: Würzburg - Lohr am Main/Sendelbach, 54 km
Day 3: Lohr am Main/Sendelbach - Wertheim, 41 km
Day 4: Wertheim - Miltenberg, 35 km
Day 5: Miltenberg - Aschaffenburg, 41 km
Day 6: Departure*All distances are approximate
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Accommodation
Comfort Category: Comfortable middle class 3-and 4-star hotels
Standard Category: Quality inns and 3-star hotelsInclusions
What’s Included
- Hotel accommodations according to booked category and length of tour
- Breakfasts (mostly buffets)
- 7, 21, or 24-speed touring bicycle
- Luggage transfer
- Route descriptions & maps
- GPS data available on request
- City tour in Würzburg (only for Category A)
- Service hotline
- Bicycle protection
What’s Not Included
- Lunches, dinners
- Possible visitor’s tax, payable onsite
- Travel Insurance
Dates & Pricing
Dates
2020
For all tours, daily departures are possible from April 20 to October 5, 2020
Please Note
- Rates are per person, based on double occupancy
- Tour prices are based on the fuel costs at time prices are set, often months or years in advance. In rare cases, additional fees may apply for fuel cost increases.
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Pricing
5 Day Tour - Bamberg to Würzburg
Comfort Category
April 20 to April 30: $ 695 £ 362 $ 619 € 414 kr 63390 ₪ 1723 ¥ 70494 Mex$ 7793 NZ$ 760 NOK 4967 zł 1822 S$ 616 kr 4930 $ 453
Single room: $ 896 £ 467 $ 798 € 534 kr 81764 ₪ 2223 ¥ 90927 Mex$ 10052 NZ$ 981 NOK 6407 zł 2350 S$ 794 kr 6359 $ 584
May 1 to May 21 | August 26 to October 5: $ 795 £ 415 $ 708 € 474 kr 72577 ₪ 1973 ¥ 80710 Mex$ 8923 NZ$ 871 NOK 5687 zł 2086 S$ 705 kr 5645 $ 519
Single room: $ 997 £ 520 $ 888 € 594 kr 90951 ₪ 2473 ¥ 101143 Mex$ 11182 NZ$ 1091 NOK 7127 zł 2614 S$ 883 kr 7074 $ 650
May 22 to August 25: $ 862 £ 450 $ 768 € 514 kr 78702 ₪ 2140 ¥ 87521 Mex$ 9676 NZ$ 944 NOK 6167 zł 2262 S$ 764 kr 6121 $ 562
Single room: $ 1064 £ 555 $ 948 € 634 kr 97075 ₪ 2639 ¥ 107954 Mex$ 11935 NZ$ 1165 NOK 7607 zł 2790 S$ 943 kr 7550 $ 694
E bike rental: $ 126 £ 66 $ 112 € 75 kr 11484 ₪ 312 ¥ 12771 Mex$ 1412 NZ$ 138 NOK 900 zł 330 S$ 112 kr 893 $ 82
Half board: $ 201 £ 105 $ 179 € 120 kr 18374 ₪ 500 ¥ 20433 Mex$ 2259 NZ$ 220 NOK 1440 zł 528 S$ 178 kr 1429 $ 131
Standard Category
April 20 to April 30: $ 661 £ 345 $ 589 € 394 kr 60328 ₪ 1640 ¥ 67088 Mex$ 7417 NZ$ 724 NOK 4727 zł 1734 S$ 586 kr 4692 $ 431
Single room: $ 829 £ 432 $ 738 € 494 kr 75639 ₪ 2056 ¥ 84116 Mex$ 9299 NZ$ 907 NOK 5927 zł 2174 S$ 735 kr 5883 $ 541
May 1 to May 21 | August 26 to October 5: $ 745 £ 388 $ 664 € 444 kr 67983 ₪ 1848 ¥ 75602 Mex$ 8358 NZ$ 816 NOK 5327 zł 1954 S$ 660 kr 5288 $ 486
Single room: $ 913 £ 476 $ 813 € 544 kr 83295 ₪ 2264 ¥ 92630 Mex$ 10241 NZ$ 999 NOK 6527 zł 2394 S$ 809 kr 6478 $ 595
May 22 to August 25: $ 778 £ 406 $ 693 € 464 kr 71046 ₪ 1931 ¥ 79008 Mex$ 8735 NZ$ 852 NOK 5567 zł 2042 S$ 690 kr 5526 $ 508
Single room: $ 946 £ 493 $ 843 € 564 kr 86357 ₪ 2348 ¥ 96035 Mex$ 10617 NZ$ 1036 NOK 6767 zł 2482 S$ 839 kr 6717 $ 617
E bike rental: $ 126 £ 66 $ 112 € 75 kr 11484 ₪ 312 ¥ 12771 Mex$ 1412 NZ$ 138 NOK 900 zł 330 S$ 112 kr 893 $ 82
Half board: $ 185 £ 96 $ 164 € 110 kr 16843 ₪ 458 ¥ 18730 Mex$ 2071 NZ$ 202 NOK 1320 zł 484 S$ 164 kr 1310 $ 120
6 Day Tour - Würzburg to Aschaffenburg
Comfort Category
April 20 to April 30: $ 829 £ 432 $ 738 € 494 kr 75639 ₪ 2056 ¥ 84116 Mex$ 9299 NZ$ 907 NOK 5927 zł 2174 S$ 735 kr 5883 $ 541
Single room: $ 1064 £ 555 $ 948 € 634 kr 97075 ₪ 2639 ¥ 107954 Mex$ 11935 NZ$ 1165 NOK 7607 zł 2790 S$ 943 kr 7550 $ 694
May 1 to May 21 | August 26 to October 5: : $ 929 £ 485 $ 828 € 554 kr 84826 ₪ 2306 ¥ 94332 Mex$ 10429 NZ$ 1018 NOK 6647 zł 2438 S$ 824 kr 6598 $ 606
Single room: $ 1164 £ 607 $ 1,037 € 694 kr 106262 ₪ 2889 ¥ 118171 Mex$ 13064 NZ$ 1275 NOK 8327 zł 3054 S$ 1032 kr 8265 $ 759
May 22 to August 25: $ 997 £ 520 $ 888 € 594 kr 90951 ₪ 2473 ¥ 101143 Mex$ 11182 NZ$ 1091 NOK 7127 zł 2614 S$ 883 kr 7074 $ 650
Single room: $ 1231 £ 642 $ 1,097 € 734 kr 112387 ₪ 3055 ¥ 124982 Mex$ 13817 NZ$ 1348 NOK 8807 zł 3230 S$ 1092 kr 8741 $ 803
E bike rental: $ 176 £ 92 $ 157 € 105 kr 16077 ₪ 437 ¥ 17879 Mex$ 1977 NZ$ 193 NOK 1260 zł 462 S$ 156 kr 1250 $ 115
Half board (dinners included): $ 252 £ 131 $ 224 € 150 kr 22967 ₪ 624 ¥ 25541 Mex$ 2824 NZ$ 276 NOK 1800 zł 660 S$ 223 kr 1786 $ 164
Standard Category
April 20 to April 30: $ 795 £ 415 $ 708 € 474 kr 72577 ₪ 1973 ¥ 80710 Mex$ 8923 NZ$ 871 NOK 5687 zł 2086 S$ 705 kr 5645 $ 519
Single room: $ 1013 £ 528 $ 903 € 604 kr 92482 ₪ 2514 ¥ 102846 Mex$ 11370 NZ$ 1109 NOK 7247 zł 2658 S$ 898 kr 7193 $ 661
May 1 to July 14 | August 16 to October 5: $ 862 £ 450 $ 768 € 514 kr 78702 ₪ 2140 ¥ 87521 Mex$ 9676 NZ$ 944 NOK 6167 zł 2262 S$ 764 kr 6121 $ 562
Single room: $ 1080 £ 563 $ 963 € 644 kr 98607 ₪ 2681 ¥ 109657 Mex$ 12123 NZ$ 1183 NOK 7727 zł 2834 S$ 958 kr 7669 $ 705
July 15 to August 15: $ 913 £ 476 $ 813 € 544 kr 83295 ₪ 2264 ¥ 92630 Mex$ 10241 NZ$ 999 NOK 6527 zł 2394 S$ 809 kr 6478 $ 595
Single room: $ 1131 £ 590 $ 1,007 € 674 kr 103200 ₪ 2806 ¥ 114765 Mex$ 12688 NZ$ 1238 NOK 8087 zł 2966 S$ 1002 kr 8027 $ 737
E bike rental: $ 176 £ 92 $ 157 € 105 kr 16077 ₪ 437 ¥ 17879 Mex$ 1977 NZ$ 193 NOK 1260 zł 462 S$ 156 kr 1250 $ 115
Half board (dinners included): $ 201 £ 105 $ 179 € 120 kr 18374 ₪ 500 ¥ 20433 Mex$ 2259 NZ$ 220 NOK 1440 zł 528 S$ 178 kr 1429 $ 131
9 Day Tour - Bamberg to Aschaffenburg
Comfort Category
April 20 to April 30: $ 1080 £ 563 $ 963 € 644 kr 98607 ₪ 2681 ¥ 109657 Mex$ 12123 NZ$ 1183 NOK 7727 zł 2834 S$ 958 kr 7669 $ 705
Single room: $ 1458 £ 760 $ 1,299 € 869 kr 133058 ₪ 3617 ¥ 147969 Mex$ 16358 NZ$ 1596 NOK 10426 zł 3824 S$ 1292 kr 10349 $ 951
May 1 to May 21 | August 26 to October 5: $ 1290 £ 673 $ 1,149 € 769 kr 117746 ₪ 3201 ¥ 130942 Mex$ 14476 NZ$ 1412 NOK 9227 zł 3384 S$ 1144 kr 9158 $ 841
Single room: $ 1584 £ 826 $ 1,411 € 944 kr 144541 ₪ 3929 ¥ 160740 Mex$ 17770 NZ$ 1734 NOK 11326 zł 4154 S$ 1404 kr 11242 $ 1,033
May 22 to August 25: $ 1374 £ 716 $ 1,224 € 819 kr 125402 ₪ 3409 ¥ 139455 Mex$ 15417 NZ$ 1504 NOK 9826 zł 3604 S$ 1218 kr 9753 $ 896
Single room: $ 1751 £ 913 $ 1,560 € 1044 kr 159853 ₪ 4346 ¥ 177767 Mex$ 19653 NZ$ 1918 NOK 12526 zł 4595 S$ 1553 kr 12433 $ 1,142
E bike rental: $ 176 £ 92 $ 157 € 105 kr 16077 ₪ 437 ¥ 17879 Mex$ 1977 NZ$ 193 NOK 1260 zł 462 S$ 156 kr 1250 $ 115
Half board (dinners included): $ 386 £ 201 $ 344 € 230 kr 35217 ₪ 957 ¥ 39163 Mex$ 4330 NZ$ 422 NOK 2760 zł 1012 S$ 342 kr 2739 $ 252
Standard Category
April 20 to April 30: $ 997 £ 520 $ 888 € 594 kr 90951 ₪ 2473 ¥ 101143 Mex$ 11182 NZ$ 1091 NOK 7127 zł 2614 S$ 883 kr 7074 $ 650
Single room: $ 1299 £ 677 $ 1,157 € 774 kr 118512 ₪ 3222 ¥ 131793 Mex$ 14570 NZ$ 1422 NOK 9286 zł 3406 S$ 1151 kr 9218 $ 847
May 1 to May 21 | August 26 to October 5: $ 1181 £ 616 $ 1,052 € 704 kr 107793 ₪ 2930 ¥ 119874 Mex$ 13252 NZ$ 1293 NOK 8447 zł 3098 S$ 1047 kr 8384 $ 770
Single room: $ 1483 £ 773 $ 1,321 € 884 kr 135354 ₪ 3680 ¥ 150523 Mex$ 16641 NZ$ 1624 NOK 10606 zł 3890 S$ 1315 kr 10528 $ 967
May 22 to August 25: $ 1231 £ 642 $ 1,097 € 734 kr 112387 ₪ 3055 ¥ 124982 Mex$ 13817 NZ$ 1348 NOK 8807 zł 3230 S$ 1092 kr 8741 $ 803
Single room: $ 1533 £ 800 $ 1,366 € 914 kr 139948 ₪ 3805 ¥ 155631 Mex$ 17206 NZ$ 1679 NOK 10966 zł 4022 S$ 1359 kr 10885 $ 1,000
E bike rental: $ 176 £ 92 $ 157 € 105 kr 16077 ₪ 437 ¥ 17879 Mex$ 1977 NZ$ 193 NOK 1260 zł 462 S$ 156 kr 1250 $ 115
Half board (dinners included): $ 336 £ 175 $ 299 € 200 kr 30623 ₪ 833 ¥ 34055 Mex$ 3765 NZ$ 367 NOK 2400 zł 880 S$ 297 kr 2382 $ 219
Extra Options
Komoot navigation: $ 50 £ 26 $ 45 € 30 kr 4593 ₪ 125 ¥ 5108 Mex$ 565 NZ$ 55 NOK 360 zł 132 S$ 45 kr 357 $ 33
Bus transfers
Würzburg to Bamberg, daily at 10 am (approx.1.5 hours): $ 102 £ 53 $ 91 € 61 kr 9340 ₪ 254 ¥ 10387 Mex$ 1148 NZ$ 112 NOK 732 zł 268 S$ 91 kr 726 $ 67
Aschaffenburg to Bamberg, daily at 9 AM (approx. 2 hours): $ 129 £ 67 $ 115 € 77 kr 11790 ₪ 321 ¥ 13111 Mex$ 1449 NZ$ 141 NOK 924 zł 339 S$ 115 kr 917 $ 84
Aschaffenburg to Würzburg, daily at 9 AM (approx. 1 hours): $ 92 £ 48 $ 82 € 55 kr 8421 ₪ 229 ¥ 9365 Mex$ 1035 NZ$ 101 NOK 660 zł 242 S$ 82 kr 655 $ 60
Please note: Bus transfers require a min. of 4 participants
Extra nights
Würzburg, Cat. B: $ 107 £ 56 $ 96 € 64 kr 9799 ₪ 266 ¥ 10898 Mex$ 1205 NZ$ 118 NOK 768 zł 282 S$ 95 kr 762 $ 70 Single room: $ 156 £ 81 $ 139 € 93 kr 14240 ₪ 387 ¥ 15836 Mex$ 1751 NZ$ 171 NOK 1116 zł 409 S$ 138 kr 1108 $ 102
Würzburg, Cat. A: $ 124 £ 65 $ 111 € 74 kr 11331 ₪ 308 ¥ 12600 Mex$ 1393 NZ$ 136 NOK 888 zł 326 S$ 110 kr 881 $ 81 Single room: $ 176 £ 92 $ 157 € 105 kr 16077 ₪ 437 ¥ 17879 Mex$ 1977 NZ$ 193 NOK 1260 zł 462 S$ 156 kr 1250 $ 115
Bamberg, Cat. A: $ 101 £ 52 $ 90 € 60 kr 9187 ₪ 250 ¥ 10217 Mex$ 1129 NZ$ 110 NOK 720 zł 264 S$ 89 kr 715 $ 66 Single room: $ 148 £ 77 $ 132 € 88 kr 13474 ₪ 366 ¥ 14984 Mex$ 1657 NZ$ 162 NOK 1056 zł 387 S$ 131 kr 1048 $ 96
Bamberg, Cat B: $ 97 £ 51 $ 87 € 58 kr 8881 ₪ 241 ¥ 9876 Mex$ 1092 NZ$ 107 NOK 696 zł 255 S$ 86 kr 691 $ 63 Single room: $ 133 £ 69 $ 118 € 79 kr 12096 ₪ 329 ¥ 13452 Mex$ 1487 NZ$ 145 NOK 948 zł 348 S$ 117 kr 941 $ 86
Aschaffenburg, Cat. A: $ 121 £ 63 $ 108 € 72 kr 11024 ₪ 300 ¥ 12260 Mex$ 1355 NZ$ 132 NOK 864 zł 317 S$ 107 kr 857 $ 79 Single room: $ 173 £ 90 $ 154 € 103 kr 15771 ₪ 429 ¥ 17538 Mex$ 1939 NZ$ 189 NOK 1236 zł 453 S$ 153 kr 1227 $ 113
Aschaffenburg, Cat B: $ 101 £ 52 $ 90 € 60 kr 9187 ₪ 250 ¥ 10217 Mex$ 1129 NZ$ 110 NOK 720 zł 264 S$ 89 kr 715 $ 66 Single room: $ 134 £ 70 $ 120 € 80 kr 12249 ₪ 333 ¥ 13622 Mex$ 1506 NZ$ 147 NOK 960 zł 352 S$ 119 kr 953 $ 88
Extra Info
Skill Level — Easy
Easy self-guided hotel tour with daily distances of between 14 to 40 miles with most distances being variable. The tour runs at a leisurely pace with plenty of time for sightseeing. The river Main cycle route is excellently signed and runs mainly on cycle paths or quiet paths free of traffic or country roads with little traffic to the river, without any significant ascents.
Airport Info
Fly to Frankfurt
Local Travel
Train from Frankfurt 2½ hr.
Climate
Average high/low temperature in °F for Würzburg is approximately: April, 56°/39°; May, 65°/47° ; June, 70°/53°; July, 74°/56°; August, °75/56°; and Setpember, 67°/50°. A good website to research average high/low temperatures and other important weather-related facts is weatherbase.com
Recommended
Komoot navigation is available for your mobile phone. This is a perfect supplement to your travel documents. Maps are available at any time even without internet connection. Tour highlights are included.
Remarks
Tour is also available as 5 days/4 nights from Bamberg to Würzburg, 9 days / 8 nights from Bamberg to Aschaffenburg, or 6 days/5 nights from Würzburg to Aschaffenburg.
Important to know
Documents:
Before you travel, please check your country's passport and visa requirements and the passport and visa requirements of the country/countries you plan to visit. For US citizens, the US Department of State website is a good source of information. The Country Information tab in the International Travel section provides details about passport validity, blank passport pages required, etc.
*Important note: Beginning July 1, 2021, additional documentation from the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) will be required to visit any of the 26 Schengen-member countries for tourism, business, medical, or transit. This is an additional check on security rather than a visa.
Extra Stay
Extra nights in Würzburg, Aschaffenburg, and Bamberg available by request.
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