Tour
Individual arrival in Lohr, the gateway to the Spessart. Known for its romantic old town and numerous half-timbered houses, it is worth arriving early - a stroll through the winding streets is a great way to start your eventful cycling tour.
In the morning, you will set off refreshed on the well-developed and paved cycle path to Karlstadt, where you can learn interesting facts about the picturesque old town with its medieval walls, towers and alleys on an open city tour (not included) - experience history. On the way back, a mixture of the Main Cycle Path, paved agricultural roads and gravel forest paths await you - the magnificent view over the Franconian Plateau and the descent from Maria Buchen are well worth it!
Today, you will be exploring the Spessart region on a varied tour that combines nature, culture and enjoyment. Immerse yourself in the idyllic tranquillity of the Lohr Valley and cycle along wide, gently winding forest paths, accompanied by the Lohrbach stream and surrounded by lush green forests. An insider tip for culture enthusiasts and nature lovers - the charming village of Partenstein with its historic castle ruins. In Frammersbach, recharge your batteries in cosy inns for the relaxed return trip to Lohr.
Look forward to a scenic stage, accompanied by forests, meadows and vineyards.
Today, you will once again cycle above the Main loops and, in addition to the impressive landscape of the Spessart-Mainland, you will also discover charming historical towns such as Ansbach and Karbach. From Homburg am Main, you are spoilt for choice - continue relaxing along the river or head up again, over hill and dale, with more magnificent views. Whatever you decide, at the end of the day you will reach Wertheim, with its half-timbered old town.
Start the day with a spring in your step, because by lunchtime you will reach picturesque Miltenberg with its magnificent half-timbered facades. In the afternoon, the flat route continues at a leisurely pace between the hills of Spessart and Odenwald until you finally reach the imposing Johannisburg Castle in Aschaffenburg. A stage full of scenic charms and historical highlights!
Say goodbye to this beautiful city on the Main River, or extend your cycling trip beyond Frankfurt to Mainz on the Rhine. For those who wish to return to Lohr, we recommend our convenient return transfer service.
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Prices / Dates
Services / Info
- Accommodation incl. breakfast in comfortable middle-class hotels, mostly in the center
- Room with shower/bath/WC
- Luggage transport
- Digital route guidance via smartphone app
- Tips for tour preparation
- Touristic information
- 7 days hotline service
Below you will find specific and helpful information. If you have further questions about this trip, you simply call us: Phone: +49 (0)6421 – 886890.
Arrival by train
Lohr is easily accessible from all major cities in Germany by train. We recommend to take a taxi from the station to get to our partner hotels in Bamberg. Current schedule information and price information can be found at: www.bahn.de.
Parking at your destination
Our partner hotels in Lohr do not usually offer parking for the duration of your trip. You can park in public car parks from around €6.00 per day. There is a large free public car park on Mainlände and Seeweg.
You will receive detailed information about parking options at your booked hotel with your detailed travel documents two weeks before the start of your trip.
Condition of cycle paths
As Germany's first bike route the Main bike trail got awarded with five stars by ADFC in 2008. Important criteria for this award were the almost universal asphalting and the nearly traffic-free routes. The specially signposted cycle track runs mostly every time directly at the Main riverside and is without significant gradients.
Transfer back to the starting point of the journey
Every Wednesday at 9 a.m., you can take a minibus (with bike trailer) back to Lohr (arrival there at around 10 a.m.). The driver will come to your hotel and has space for you, your luggage and, if necessary, your private bike. He will drive you back to your starting hotel, providing a perfect return service without the hassle of changing trains or lugging suitcases. An additional fee is charged for transporting your own bikes.
Extra costs which are not included in the tour price
Any tourist tax and charging fees for bicycle batteries are not included in the tour price and must therefore be paid at the hotel.
7 day hotline service
Just in case the bike chain breaks, flooding makes it impossible to continue your tour or any other nasty surprise: You can reach us seven days a week and we will do anything to help you as fast as possible.
Passport and visa requirements
For EU citizens, there are no special passport or visa requirements and no health formalities to be considered for this trip.
Travel insurance
The tour price already includes the statutory insolvency insurance. In addition, we recommend that you take out travel cancellation insurance upon receipt of your travel confirmation in order to protect yourself against financial disadvantages in the event of travel cancellation, interruption of travel, illness or accident.
For this trip, we recommend using digital travel documents in the spirit of sustainability. However, you can still select printed travel documents with a cycling map during the booking process if you wish. Please note that prices may vary depending on your selection.
Available rental bikes
We would recommend the 7-speed tourer for all those that are looking for a back-pedal brake and wide gel seat for maximum comfort in an upright sitting position. It is equipped with a simple hub gear shift and is perfectly suited to tours on flat to slightly hilly terrain.
The 27-speed tourer is the best choice for cyclists that value the advantages of the dérailleur gear shift for flexibility whilst going up and down hills. This bike allows you to be a little more active without compromising on saddle comfort and practical everyday suitability.
E-bikes combine a lot of advantages. The electric drive ensures a completely relaxed cycling, even during long tours or on hilly routes. Other features, such as a suspension seat post and front fork plus well-tuned gears, ensure additional riding comfort.
On this trip, you can choose between e-bikes with a back-pedal brake or a freewheel. The e-bikes with a freewheel also offer you excellent riding comfort with a suspension seat post and front fork. Please simply indicate your preference when booking.
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Miriam Houda