(No availability) 8 Days River Main Cycle Path Bike Tour in Germany

Day 1: Individual arrival in Bamberg - Hallstadt

After your arrival, OO TOURISTIK recommends a city round tour. Bamberg was built and loved by Emperor Henry II, who was buried in the cathedral. It is one of Europe's largest intact old town centers and a UNESCO World Heritage Site with great churches and breweries. In the afternoon, you will receive your rental bike if booked for your bike tour.

• Example of the hotel: Hotel Goldener Adler in Bamberg / Hallstadt

Day 2: Bamberg - Hallstadt - Haßfurt (approximately 23 miles / 37 kilometers)

Maybe you stroll once again through this lovely city of the seven hills enjoying the last view from the tower of the Geyerworth Palace. The Main River cycle path leads you to the surroundings of Bamberg, from Beer-Franconia to Wine-Franconia. The first evidence is the lovely wine village Zeil am Main, at the foot of Mount Haßberg before you continue to Haßfurt, with its beautiful knight's chapel and the narrow lanes.

• Example of the hotel: Hotel-Restaurant Goger in Haßfurt

Day 3: Haßfurt - Volkach (approximately 35 miles / 56 kilometers)

Cycle along a well-developed cycle path and then continue through lovely, small romantic villages, great vineyards, and meadows of Main River region. During your cycle tour, enjoy the specialties of Volkach, where also the best Franconian wine flourishes and grows.

• Example of the hotel: Wirtshaus & Hotel Behringer in Volkach

Day 4: Volkach - Würzburg (approximately 40 miles / 65 kilometers)

After maybe, a shorter night, enjoy cycling leisurely through the so-called Main Loop and enjoying the shadowy river meadows before you arrive via Kitzingen to the lively baroque and cultural city of Würzburg.

• Example of the hotel: Hotel Residence in Würzburg

Day 5: Würzburg - Lohr am Main (approximately 36 miles / 58 kilometers)

Today, you will have three bike routes to choose. However, whatever tour you choose, there is enough to see!

• Example of the hotel: Hotelgasthof Buchenmühle in Lohr am Main

Day 6: Lohr am Main - Wertheim am Main (approximately 27 miles / 43 kilometers)

Through the typical countryside of the Main River, cycle past castles and ruins. Miltenberg, well known for the so-called Schnatterloch, one of the most picturesque places in Germany and a great photo motive. The traditional timbered houses are also well worth seeing.

• Example of the hotel: Hotel Bronnbacher Hof in Wertheim am Main

Day 7: Wertheim am Main - Aschaffenburg (approximately 22 - 48 miles / 36 - 77 kilometers)

After breakfast, cycle through the lovely vineyards toward the metropolis of Aschaffenburg. Already from the distance, you can see the four towers of Schloss Johannisburg and impressive monuments, interesting museums, and many other great sights that await you in Aschaffenburg.

• Example of the hotel: Hotel Goldener Karpfen in Aschaffenburg

Day 8

You can depart individually or stay for more nights.

Bike

27-speed bikes for women

• Frame: aluminum frame with molded lower tube
• Gear shift: 27-speed derailleur with outback pedal by Shimano (Alivio shifter und Deore XT rear derailleur)
• Brakes: two modern rim brakes by Shimano V-Brakes
• Pedals: wide and comfortable gel saddles with a cushioning
• Wheels: 28-inch sealed hubs, stable spokes, and robust aluminum hollow chamber rims - Marathon Plus by Schwalbe
• Saddle: slightly more sportive (i.e. smaller) gel saddles

7-speed bikes for women

Frame: aluminum frame with molded lower tube

• Gear shift: 7-speed gear shift by Shimano
• Brakes: backpedal, two modern rim brakes by Shimano V-Brakes
• Pedals: aluminum pedals with a large rubber surface
• Wheels: 28-inch sealed hubs, stable spokes, and robust aluminum hollow chamber rims - Marathon Plus by Schwalbe
• Saddle: wide and comfortable gel saddles with a cushioning

27-speed bikes for men

• Frame: aluminum frame with molded lower tube
• Gear shift: 27-speed derailleur with outback pedal by Shimano (Alivio shifter und Deore XT rear derailleur)
• Brakes: two modern rim brakes by Shimano V-Brakes
• Pedals: wide and comfortable gel saddles with a cushioning
• Wheels: 28-inch sealed hubs, stable spokes, and robust aluminum hollow chamber rims - Marathon Plus by Schwalbe
• Saddle: slightly more sportive (i.e. smaller) gel saddles

7-speed bikes for men

• Frame: aluminum frame with molded lower tube
• Gear shift: 7-speed gear shift by Shimano
• Brakes: backpedal, two modern rim brakes by Shimano V-Brakes
• Pedals: aluminum pedals with a large rubber surface
• Wheels: 28-inch sealed hubs, stable spokes, and robust aluminum hollow chamber rims - Marathon Plus by Schwalbe
• Saddle: wide and comfortable gel saddles with a cushioning

Electrically powered bikes

• Model: FLYER e-bikes (produced by the Swiss manufacturers Biketec)
• Motor: electric drive, 250-watt Panasonic motor
• Battery: 36 volts / 12-ampere battery (according to the latest lithium-ion-polymer technology standards)
• Support for driving: 100 kilometers per charge
• Recharging: takes about five hours (for completely discharged batteries)
• Gear shift: Shimano 8-speed hub
• Brakes: hydraulic brakes by Magura
• Wheels: 26-inch / breakdown-safe tires Marathon Plus by Schwalbe
• Driving speed: limited to 25 kilometers / hour

Luggage transfer

OO TOURISTIK transports your luggage from hotel to hotel as far as the last hotel of your package tour. For the return journey, you have to take over the organization and responsibility for your luggage. They cannot give reimbursement for damaged objects or held responsible for valuables kept in your luggage. Abrasion, similar for flying, cannot be taken into account. OO TOURISTIK kindly asks you not to bring bulky luggage or luggage with more than 20 kilograms. Please note that per person, only one piece of luggage is transported

This cycling holiday starts in Bamberg - Hallstadt and ends in Aschaffenburg. Along the way, you will cycle through Haßfurt, Volkach, Würzburg, Lohr am Main, and Wertheim am Main.

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OO TOURISTIK recommends you to take a city round tour in Bamberg on your first day.

• 6-day self-guided bike tour
• Information material (cycle map with English tour description) per room
• Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel as far as Aschaffenburg
• Hotline service on the weekends
• 7 nights' accommodation
• Daily buffet breakfast

• City tax (payable on the spot)

• A reservation requires a deposit of 14% of the total price.
• The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
• The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.