Discover Franconian nature and city life – hiking in and around Würzburg

Tours

14:56 h

32.9 mi

3,575 ft

With magnificent buildings, a romantic old town, and spectacular vantage points, the city of Würzburg is considered a pearl on the Main. This part of Franconia in southern Germany is a delight for both city and nature lovers. A stone’s throw from the historic town centre, you can reach wonderful countryside, sprawling parks, and forests. In this Collection, we present seven walks that reveal this perfect mix of urban life and nature in Würzburg.

Franconia’s idyllic nature is only a short walk from Würzburg. Within a few minutes of the old town, you can reach steep vineyards, relax on the banks of the Main, or enjoy a great view over the city skyline from the Marienberg Fortress. With numerous parks and gardens, Würzburg is a wonderfully green city. But, if you want even more nature, you can visit the forests on the outskirts of the city, the picturesque Steinbach Valley, or the Nikolausberg mountain.

The walks in this Collection are suitable for the whole family. You can choose from a range of itineraries to make the most of your days in Würzburg, Franconia’s second-largest city. If it’s your first time visiting the city, then the city walks give you a great overview. Almost all of the walks start and end directly in the old town, or can be reached easily by public transport. In Franconia, a cosy beer garden or hearty snack is far away. After your trip into nature, you can explore the heart of the lively university city in the evening.

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Tours & Highlights

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Der Stein-Wein-Pfad – wandern in und um Würzburg
Easy
01:15
2.79 mi
2.2 mph
300 ft
300 ft
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
This panoramic circular route takes you through the Würzburger Stein vineyard, the largest single vineyard in Germany. While you stroll through the romantic landscape, you can enjoy a wonderful view of the city. The four-kilometer circular route starts at the Weingut am Stein, where you can also park…
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Rund um die Festung Marienberg – wandern in und um Würzburg
Intermediate
02:02
4.23 mi
2.1 mph
650 ft
650 ft
Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Marienberg Fortress towers high above the university town of Würzburg, surrounded by picturesque vineyards - a wonderful destination for your discovery tours through the city. This almost seven-kilometer round tour starts at the western end of the Old Marienbrücke.

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Rund um das Käppele – wandern in und um Würzburg
Intermediate
02:44
5.99 mi
2.2 mph
675 ft
675 ft
Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
On this almost ten kilometer hike you will discover the Nikolausberg, walk through the wooded Steinbachtal and further along the river through the Main meadows. Full of enjoyment of nature, easy to reach from downtown Würzburg. Your excursion into the countryside begins at the Alte Marienbrücke in the…
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Über die Festung Marienberg ins Steinbachtal – wandern in und um Würzburg
Intermediate
03:52
8.42 mi
2.2 mph
1,025 ft
1,000 ft
Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Out of the city and into the countryside: On this almost 14-kilometer hike you immerse yourself in the beautiful nature around Würzburg, peppered with wonderful views of the old town of Würzburg. The starting point of the tour is at the Old Marienbrücke in the city center.

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Waldwanderweg zum Forsthaus Guttenberg – wandern in und um Würzburg
Intermediate
03:26
7.63 mi
2.2 mph
875 ft
675 ft
Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Off to the forest! On this twelve-kilometer hike you will explore the Würzburg city forest. Perfect for leaving the hustle and bustle of the city behind for a few hours and enjoying the fresh forest air. The tour starts at the former customs house at the entrance to the Steinbachtal.

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Durch Parks und Gärten – wandern in und um Würzburg
Easy
01:00
2.42 mi
2.4 mph
50 ft
75 ft
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
In Würzburg you can expect a diverse mix of landscape parks and park forests, gardens in the state horticultural show grounds and green spaces on the banks of the Main. Reason enough to take a closer look at the green places. On this almost four-kilometer walk you will get to know the historic Ringpark…
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Entdecke die Lieblingsplätze – wandern in und um Würzburg
Easy
00:36
1.45 mi
2.4 mph
25 ft
50 ft
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
You don't even know what you want to see first in Würzburg? Then this little city walk will help you to get a first overview of the old town and to get to know the favorite places of the Würzburgers. It starts at Sternplatz.

You stroll through the beautiful old town of Würzburg with its magnificent churches…
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