Main River Cycle Path

The Main Cycle Path is regarded as one of the prettiest and best constructed cycle paths in Germany. Bamberg and Aschaffenburg are the endpoints of its most popular subsection - one of them is a UNESCO world heritage site, while the other is the glamorous seat of the Electorate of Mainz. You will be impressed by ample nature and viticulture alongside charming timber-framed houses. You should have a good level of fitness, therefore this tour is not suitable for small children.

Day 1 Arrival in the UNESCO City of Bamberg
Enjoy your first evening in the winding alleys of the historic centre with a hearty Bavarian beer.

Day 2 Bamberg - Schweinfurt, approx. 60 km / 37 mi
The tour leads to the pretty wine town of Hassfurt, Renaissance and modern buildings characterize the industrial center of Schweinfurt.

Day 3 Schweinfurt - Kitzingen, approx. 60 km/ 37 mi
Today's stage is very rural, worth seeing the medieval Kitzingen with beautiful churches and the synagogue.

Day 4 Kitzingen - Zellingen/Karlstadt, 55-65 km/34-40 mi
Explore the prince-bishop residence Würzburg with the Marienburg. A good opportunity to shop for top wine.

Day 5 Zellingen/Karlstadt - Marktheidenfeld, approx. 50 km / 31 mi
The route will lead you past the episcopal summer residence complete with a Rokoko garden. Slowly, the Spessart’s forest dominates the scenery in place of the vinyards.

Day 6 Marktheidenfeld - Bürgstadt/Miltenberg, approx. 55 km / 34 mi
The Main valley is now visibly tighter and deeper. Once in Wertheim, you will have reached Baden territory. Indeed, the town used to be nicknamed “The Siberia of Baden”.

Day 7 Bürgstadt/Miltenberg - Aschaffenburg, approx. 50 km / 31 mi
On today’s route you’ll see impressive timber-framed houses: the bishops of the Mainz electorate shaped this region with all their magnificent buildings.

Day 8 Departure or extension
Your tour ends after breakfast. But why not extend your tour along the Main Cycle Path?

Included in "Main River Cycle Path":

• 7x overnight stays in your chosen category
• 7x breakfast
• luggage transport from hotel to hotel,
  no maximum number of items,
  maximum weight: 20 kg/ item (44 lbs/ item)
• travel documents and maps in english
• 7-day customer helpline
• visitor's tax to be paid on site
• optional rental bike
• optional return transfer by minibus
  (wed, sat, sun)

Accommodation:

• Category M:
  Guesthouses and hotels at the international 2*/3* level as per Hotelstars Union. All rooms are en suite with bath or shower.

• Category L:
  Selected hotels at the international 3*/4* level as per Hotelstars Union.

Bikes for hire:

• Comfortable unisex bikes available in different frame sizes with 8 gears/rear brake or 27 gears/freewheel. Equipped with panniers, lock and repair kit. E-bikes available upon request.
• If you choose to wear a helmet, we recommend using your own due to the variety of head sizes and shapes and for hygienic reasons.

Travel time 2025:

• Arrivals daily from 05.04. to 12.10.
• the day of arrival determines the price of your tour

Prices for category M:

All prices apply per person in a double room, incl. breakfast.

•   749 € super saver price
   05.04. + 12.10.
•   899 € saver price
  06.04.-11.04. + 21.04.-25.04.
  04.05.-09.05. + 21.09.-11.10.
•   999 € basic price
  12.04.-20.04. + 26.04.-03.05. + 10.05.-23.05.
  22.06.-04.07. + 24.08.-20.09.
• 1099 € seasonal price
  24.05.-21.06. + 05.07.-23.08.

• 250 € single room surcharge
•   95 € rental bike
•   50 € kid bike/trailer
• 265 € e-bike
•   95 € return transfer (wed, sat, sun) excl. bike
• 135 € return transfer (wed, sat, sun) incl. bike
   
•   80 € additional night in Bamberg, double room, B&B
• 105 € additional night, in Bamberg single room, B&B
•   65 € additional night in Aschaffenburg, double room, B&B
•   95 € additional night, in Aschaffenburg, single room, B&B

• booking code "Main River Cycle Path":
  BY-MA-7M
• how you can save some money

Prices for category L:

All prices apply per person in a double room, incl. breakfast.

•   899 € super saver price
   05.04. + 12.10.
• 1039 € saver price
  06.04.-11.04. + 21.04.-25.04.
  04.05.-09.05. + 21.09.-11.10.
• 1139 € basic price
  12.04.-20.04. + 26.04.-03.05. + 10.05.-23.05.
  22.06.-04.07. + 24.08.-20.09.
• 1239 € seasonal price
  24.05.-21.06. + 05.07.-23.08.

• 300 € single room surcharge
• 100 € rental bike
•   50 € kid bike/trailer
• 270 € e-bike
•   95 € return transfer (wed, sat, sun) excl. bike
• 135 € return transfer (wed, sat, sun) incl. bike
   
•   90 € additional night in Bamberg, double room, B&B
• 130 € additional night, in Bamberg single room, B&B
•   90 € additional night in Aschaffenburg, double room, B&B
• 130 € additional night, in Aschaffenburg, single room, B&B

• booking code "Main River Cycle Path":
  BY-MA-7L
• how you can save some money

Additional costs:

• tourist tax, payable on site

For children:

• Discount in the room of two adults
  00-05 years: 100 %
  06-11 years:   50 %
  12-17 years:   25 %

The booking process

Arrival to "Main river cycle path":

• Parking in Bamberg:
  Car park, costs approx. 45 €/week. No reservation possible.
  Make use of one the free parking spaces P&R on the outskirts of town. No reservation possible.

• Arrival via train:
  Train station: Bamberg Hbf

• Arrival at Frankfurt airport::
  by train to Bamberg, every hour, journey takes approx. 3 hours, 1 x change, train ticket price per person: approx. 47 €.

• Pre-booked rental bikes are ready for you at the hotel.

Return transfer:

• Return by Minibus (on wednesdays, saturdays and sundays):
  Collection at hotel, also incl. own bike, departure approx. 09:00 am, duration approx. 3 hours, must be booked together with holiday.

• by train (organised by you independently):
  Every 2 hours, duration approx. 2,5 hours. without change of trains, train ticket price per person: costs approx. 29 €.

Perfectly looked after:

• During your tour, we are available between 8 am and 8 pm, 7 days a week. We are happy to help with any kind of problems you might be having. You will find this emergency number in your travel documents.