Cycling Tours with the little ones in tow – Franconia
Bike Touring Collection by Milupa
19
Tours
30:27 h
268 mi
10,600 ft
Pack a trailer, child seat or cargo bike and off you go! There are many ways to take the youngest members of the family on a cycling Tour, even if the little ones may not yet be able to pedal themselves. Spending time together outdoors is good for your physical and mental health, as well as being environmentally friendly at the same time. All of this makes cycling the perfect means of transport for the whole family. You’ll experience unforgettable moments together in the saddle. For example, when your child romps around in the meadow at the first rest stop, gets to know the animals in the petting zoo or puts their little feet in the bathing lake.
SUITABLE BIKE TOURS WITH THE LITTLE ONES
In this Collection, we've put together 19 short cycling Tours that are perfect for young families. You can take your child on these adventures once they’re about one year old. These routes, which explore Franconia, are 14 to 37 kilometres (8 to 23 mi) long. Often, you cycle along rivers or lakes – these are the best places to explore and splashing around and throwing stones on the banks is fun for young and old alike.
Since you are either travelling with a trailer, a cargo bike with a baby car seat or a child seat, we have placed special emphasis on ensuring that the Tours are mostly on flat paths. If you have an e-bike or strong calves, you can also tackle the longer Tours. This Collection mainly consists of one-way tours, but there are a few loops too. The advantage of the one-way tours with the same outward and return route is that you can turn back at any time if it gets too much for your child. Shortcuts and extensions are also possible on many of these rides.
As well as this, we’ve made sure that there are plenty of opportunities to rest and have planned interesting stops, such as an ostrich farm, giant excavators, petting zoos, adventure playgrounds and farms. Speaking of which, it's a well-known fact that fresh and local food tastes best. That's why we've picked out well-stocked and lovingly run organic food shops, farm-gate sellers and weekly markets that you can visit during the Tours. These stops are Ideal for filling your backpack ready for a delicious picnic at a scenic spot in the great outdoors.
All the Tours are accessible by bike, car or train. You’ll find more information in the individual Tour descriptions.
OUR TIPS FOR YOUR CYCLING TOUR WITH SMALL CHILDREN
Cycling with small children can be challenging, but cycling through nature with your little ones and spending hours together in the fresh air is simply priceless. To get you started on the right foot, we've put together five tips for your outdoor adventure.
1. Don't plan routes that are too ambitious. Venture out cautiously as a family and see what length and type of Tour suits you best.
2. If you’re travelling in summer, it’s best to start your Tour in the morning so that you are not out in the midday heat. You can then make the most of this time to take a long break.
3. You don't need any special equipment to feed your baby on the trail. Breastfeeding is the most practical as you don't really need to think about anything else. If you're bottle-feeding, that's easy too. Take enough clean bottles with you, fill small containers with the correct amount of milk powder from Milupa and fill two thermos flasks with water: one with hot, boiled water and one with cold water. On the way, use a small thermometer (a new, clean thermometer works perfectly) to find the right mixture of hot and cold. It's best to practise the mixture at home, then it’ll work even faster when you're on the road. If your little one prefers to eat milk porridge already, that's no problem either. Instead of bottles, fill small fresh-keeping tins with the right amount of Milupa milk porridge powder for one meal and pour on water during the snack break. Fresh fruit and vegetables from the markets or farm shops are also available for young and old. Of course, don't forget to pack plenty of water.
4. Make sure that, depending on the weather and season, there are suitable rest areas or inns along the way. Then you don't need to worry about a lack of refreshment facilities. Otherwise, no special infrastructure is necessary, especially in summer. If you are out and about with your child, any meadow can be used as a changing table. It's best to always have a cosy blanket with you.
5. In principle, cycling Tours with children, whether with a trailer or a child seat (front seat), are only possible from the age of 10 to 12 months, when the child can sit upright safely. Alternatively, a trailer with a baby hammock can be used earlier. A cargo bike with a baby car seat is another option. Your child will sit safely and comfortably and you can keep an eye on him or her the whole time. You can rent such bikes from many bike rental companies. Last but not least, we give you a tip for longer Tours with a trailer: if it has two seats, one bigger child can take care of the smaller one - so it's guaranteed that boredom won’t take over on the road.
If you’re well prepared, you can fully enjoy the surroundings and have a wonderful outing in the countryside with your little ones. We wish you lots of fun and you’ll see that along with your children you’ll get to know the natural world in a whole new way and collect unforgettable memories.
The contents of the cycling Collection were provided by komoot.
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Tours & Highlights
- 02:0313.8 mi6.7 mph1,100 ft1,100 ftIntermediateIntermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
This tour starts at the train station in Bad Steben. You leave the village on straight, tree-lined bike paths. Through the beautiful Froschbachtal you cycle along the babbling brook on forest roads that are easy to drive on. The numerous rest areas invite you to take a relaxing break and your little…
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- 01:1511.0 mi8.8 mph900 ft875 ftIntermediateIntermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Your tour begins in the center of Hilpoltstein. On a safe cycle path separated from the road, you can cycle relaxed through the landscape, which is characterized by lush green meadows and forests.
The Hänfling milk filling station provides you with everything you need for your delicious picnic. You can…
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- 01:2913.0 mi8.8 mph375 ft375 ftEasyEasy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
A flat cycle path takes you straight from the train station in Ottensoos to the Happurger Baggersee. Along the tracks you have a wonderful view of the meadow landscape.
You will pass the glider airfield and can watch it while bathing comfortably from your towel. The restaurant with kiosk at the quarry…
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- 01:3113.7 mi9.0 mph600 ft600 ftIntermediateIntermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
You leave the village of Fichtelberg on the bike path along the road. You dive into an enchanted water landscape and follow the Fichtelnaabkanal, which runs partly on supports through the beautiful, shady forest.
You leave the bike path and have reached the idyllic natural pool in Selingau with a children…
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- 01:3715.9 mi9.8 mph350 ft350 ftEasyEasy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
From the train station you cycle through the city into the forest and there you will find a spacious wild boar enclosure. In spring you can even marvel at freshlings here. On wonderful forest paths you continue to cross the forest until you come across a herd of wild horses.
It remains exciting - on…
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- 01:2910.2 mi6.9 mph350 ft350 ftEasyEasy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
You start in Hollfeld and cycle along the former railway line. The shady, fine gravel path takes you along the Wiesent through the idyllic Wiesenttal with its lush meadows. Take a long break on one of the numerous benches and enjoy the peace and quiet.
There is delicious food in the Schwarzer Ritter…
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- 00:548.68 mi9.7 mph325 ft325 ftEasyEasy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
You start your tour in Wunsiedel at the train station. On the route of the old railway you drive through blooming fields and under shady trees. As you drive by, you can catch a glimpse of the gliders.
Along the way you can admire a relic from the active time of the railway, as well as read something…
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- 02:4023.1 mi8.7 mph325 ft325 ftIntermediateIntermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Some portions of the Tour may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
You leave Bad Staffelstein from the train station along the train tracks. A pleasant cycle path takes you through the idyllic Mainauen to the bird watching tower. It is worth taking a longer break there. You will learn all sorts of interesting facts about the river as a habitat and your little ones can…
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- 01:4015.4 mi9.2 mph875 ft875 ftIntermediateIntermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
This tour starts at the train station in Georgensgmünd and you drive through the Abenberg landscape, which is characterized by forests and lush meadows. Hofmann's farm shop not only supplies you with regional delicacies, it's particularly exciting for the little ones - they can even take a look at the…
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- 01:3014.4 mi9.6 mph700 ft700 ftIntermediateIntermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
From the train station in Langlau you drive directly to the shore of Lake Brombach. The most important things for your tour are swimming trunks, a towel, sunscreen and a shovel. You cycle along the lake shore on shady bike paths. In Renate's farm shop in Enderndorf you can get products from the region…
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- 01:0511.0 mi10.1 mph325 ft325 ftEasyEasy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
You cycle along the railway tracks from Wilhermsdorf train station. Your way leads you to Ostertag's organic farm shop, which has been awarded several times as the best organic farm shop in Germany. There you can buy all products that are produced on the fields and the nursery. You also get fresh dairy…
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- 01:2815.6 mi10.7 mph250 ft250 ftEasyEasy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
This tour starts at the train station in Neustadt. To supplement your snack with regional home-made specialties, you can make a detour to the Moosmeier butcher's farm shop. Here you will find delicious sausage, (grilled) meat, cheese, eggs and much more.
You leave the city on the Aischtalradweg and roll…
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- 01:069.68 mi8.8 mph275 ft275 ftEasyEasy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Carp and storks determine this exciting tour around Uehlfeld. You cycle along the Aisch river and after almost a kilometer you can supplement your snack at the Prechtel organic farm with dairy products and delicious regional delicacies.
You cycle on dirt roads through the beautiful pond landscape and…
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- 01:2612.5 mi8.7 mph525 ft525 ftIntermediateIntermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
You start in Unterschleichach and cycle directly on the beautiful cycle path through the Aurach Valley. Pack enough snacks, your way leads you out into the beautiful nature above the babbling Aurach. Enjoy the fresh air and take enough time for breaks at one of the many ponds. The small ascent to the…
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- 01:0410.7 mi10.0 mph150 ft150 ftEasyEasy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
It starts at the train station in Zeil am Main. You cycle through the city and along the railway tracks into the countryside. At Bauer Roberts Brotzeitkeller you can have delicious, regional specialties packed for your snack.
You cycle through the fields to the bird watching tower. There you can have…
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- 01:5215.3 mi8.2 mph750 ft750 ftIntermediateIntermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
The tour starts at the train station in Iphofen and you cycle in the shade of a beautiful avenue of apple trees. Your path leads you through cool forest passages and sunny sections. You will pass the farm shop, which will provide you with home-smoked trout, cheese and chilled drinks for your picnic and…
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- 02:2021.2 mi9.1 mph300 ft300 ftIntermediateIntermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Pack your swimming trunks - the water is always present on this tour. You cycle from the train station in Karlstadt over the Main Bridge with a magnificent view of the city of Karlsburg. Sunny and shady sections alternate on the cycle path and you will find picnic areas and playgrounds or beer gardens…
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- 02:1620.1 mi8.9 mph1,325 ft1,325 ftIntermediateIntermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
You start at the bus stop in Hafenlohr, you will find a parking lot right next to it. After a few meters you are immediately "in the countryside" and drive along the Hafenlohr river.
After only three kilometers through the beautiful Hafenlohr valley you will immediately discover the imposing water buffalo…
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- 01:4213.2 mi7.8 mph800 ft800 ftIntermediateIntermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
From the train station in Aschaffenburg you leave the city relaxed along the Main. The raft harbor invites you to take a first break at the boats.
You say goodbye to the Main and after nine kilometers you reach the milk filling station. Here you can stock up on regional products and treat yourself to…
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Collection Stats
- Tours19
- Distance268 mi
- Duration30:27 h
- Elevation10,600 ft
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