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Vineyards, forests and ponds – cycling in the Steigerwald in Germany
Bike Touring Collection by FrankenTourismus
11
Tours
41:49 h
362 mi
20,875 ft
The Steigerwald, a range of forested hills in Bavaria in the south of Germany, offers picturesque vineyards and ancient forests. This nature park, known as the land of 1,000 ponds, is perfect to discover by bike. You will cycle through magnificent nature, sample Franconian cuisine, explore walled cities, and discover mighty castles and half-timbered houses on the way.
We have put together 11 routes in this Collection of varying levels of difficulty and with different themes. You can choose between relaxed cycle paths through gentle vineyards and challenging forest trails. If you want to experience Franconian hospitality, you have countless opportunities to stop for refreshments on the beer circular or the Bocksbeutel (a traditional wine bottle) loop. There are also many castles and ruins en route such as the impressive Weissenstein baroque castle.
On the TeichKulturRunde, you cycle through the land of 1,000 ponds, immersing yourself in the unique landscape. Or, if you like off-road and forest trails, then there are two cross-country routes. Thanks to the shaded forest, you can comfortably ride the Tours in summer too. When you get thirsty, traditional beer gardens and wine cellars are ready to help you quench your thirst. So, hop on your bike and start exploring the Steigerwald!
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Tours
- 04:4544.5 mi9.4 mph1,850 ft1,725 ftExpertExpert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
The Main-Steigerwald-Radweg takes you from Sand am Main to Mönchsondheim in the picturesque Steigerwald. In just under 70 kilometers, it is on bike paths and side streets through the varied, hilly landscape and historical places. You cycle west from the beautiful church square in Sand am Main. The route…
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- 04:0136.2 mi9.0 mph2,525 ft2,525 ftExpertExpert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Some portions of the Tour may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
On this circular tour with a few crunchy meters in altitude you will experience wonderful views, the idyllic Breitbach valley and Franconian gems. If you don't want to drive the complete Steigerwald tour, you can also shorten it: Either the east-west abbreviation from Dürrnbuch directly to Abtswind or…
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- 02:3322.3 mi8.7 mph1,325 ft1,300 ftIntermediateIntermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
You don't have to worry about getting thirsty or hungry on this tour: several breweries, beer cellars and rustic inns await you in the heart of the Steigerwald. A total of 14 breweries are located on this 36-kilometer route in the Bierecke in the Steigerwald. You start in Lisberg and drive to Trabelsdorf…
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- 06:3662.1 mi9.4 mph2,325 ft2,325 ftExpertExpert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Some portions of the Tour may require you to push your bike.
Gentle vineyards, shady forests and small wine villages make up the special charm of the hilly Bocksbeutel tour. You cycle for almost 100 kilometers through the idyllic landscape in the southern Steigerwald. If you don't want to drive the entire route at once, you can find accommodation in Hüttenheim…
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- 03:5336.5 mi9.4 mph1,275 ft1,275 ftIntermediateIntermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Always along the water - The TeichKulturRunde takes you through a unique landscape that is characterized by countless fish ponds. The water areas of the fisheries represent a complex ecosystem for numerous animal and plant species and give this tour its unique character. You start in beautiful Höchstadt…
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- 02:0119.0 mi9.5 mph1,150 ft1,150 ftIntermediateIntermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
From the banks of the Main, this circular tour takes you up a steep incline to the Schwanberg with its impressive castle. The starting point is at the Bleichwasen car park in Kitzingen-Etwashausen and from there it goes eastwards to Rödelsee with a view of the Schwanberg. In the picturesque town you…
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- 01:4912.8 mi7.0 mph1,025 ft1,000 ftIntermediateIntermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Some portions of the Tour may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
For this short but physically demanding tour, we recommend a trekking bike or mountain bike. You start in the pretty Lower Franconian wine town of Oberschwarzach and cycle west. Through a colorful cultural landscape, you can relax in Wiebelsberg with its vineyards. Then the path begins to become steeper…
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- 01:4317.9 mi10.4 mph575 ft575 ftIntermediateIntermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
This leisurely circular tour through the valleys of the rough and rich Ebrach and the foothills of the Steigerwald is suitable for the whole family. The absolute highlight is a visit to the magnificent Weissenstein Castle in Pommersfelden. You start in Burgebrach and cycle past meadows and fields up…
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- 04:2344.3 mi10.1 mph1,925 ft1,925 ftExpertExpert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
On the Aischgrüner GenussRadweg, idyllic natural spots, shady beer gardens and gentle vineyards invite you to take a break. You cycle through the diverse landscape of the NeuStadt und Land alliance with its typical Franconian towns and attractive places to stop for refreshments. For the sporty climbs…
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- 04:3630.8 mi6.7 mph3,100 ft3,100 ftExpertExpert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Some portions of the Tour may require you to push your bike.
For the cross-country tour we recommend a trekking bike or mountain bike, because the main stage of the Schweinfurt region usually leads away from the concrete and asphalted bike paths. You will be rewarded with wide panoramic views for the partly conditionally demanding climbs. The starting point of…
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- 05:2736.1 mi6.6 mph3,825 ft3,825 ftExpertExpert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Some portions of the Tour may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
For the cross-country tour we recommend a trekking bike or mountain bike, because the main stage of the Schweinfurt region usually leads away from the concrete and asphalted bike paths. You will be rewarded with wide panoramic views for the partly conditionally demanding climbs. The starting point of…
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Collection Stats
- Tours11
- Distance362 mi
- Duration41:49 h
- Elevation20,875 ft
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