St. Mary's Chapel, Würzburg – Residenzplatz, Würzburg loop from Veitshöchheim

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St. Mary's Chapel, Würzburg – Residenzplatz, Würzburg loop from Veitshöchheim

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St. Mary's Chapel, Würzburg – Residenzplatz, Würzburg loop from Veitshöchheim

05:18

20.8km

60m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Includes ferry crossings

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After 1.06 km for 7.86 km

After 12.1 km for 5.11 km

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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795 m

Main Riverbank, Veitshöchheim

Highlight • River

Beautiful promenade with lots of flowers on the banks of the Main. Playground for children, barefoot path, nice little bars. We liked it here. 👍

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9.35 km

St. Mary's Chapel, Würzburg

Highlight • Religious Site

Where the Marienkapelle has been located for almost 700 years, was formerly the Jewish quarter. In 1349, the Jewish community of Würzburg was exterminated in a pogrom, the synagogue burned …

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10.2 km

Residenzplatz, Würzburg

Highlight • Historical Site

Forecourt of the residence, you can park here. And for those who don't know - a scene for the film "3 Musketeers" was also filmed here.

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10.4 km

Rock Fountain in the South Garden

Highlight • Monument

The Rock Fountain in the South Garden is a large boulder that spouts water and is in a large circular pool.
It is surrounded by benches and spherically carved elves beneath which stone figures can be found.

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11.3 km

Neumünster Church, Würzburg

Highlight • Religious Site

Bishop Megingoz built a memorial building on this site in the 8th century to commemorate the suffering.
In 1060, St. Adalbero founded Neumünster Abbey. This monastery got a two-story church, …

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11.3 km

View of Würzburg Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

You should take your time when biking. If you're visiting the city like me, this is a highlight.

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11.8 km

View of the Old Main Bridge and Marienberg Fortress

Highlight • Viewpoint

Relaxed atmosphere, however visitors are more than relaxed. Mostly busy, cyclists disturb.

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20.6 km

Veitshöchheim Palace

Highlight • Castle

The Veitshöchheim Castle is a former summer residence of the Prince-Bishops of Würzburg, later the kings of Bavaria, in Veitshöchheim near Würzburg. The castle complex is known for the surrounding Rococo garden.
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20.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.0 km

4.21 km

1.54 km

1.40 km

682 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.0 km

3.52 km

3.38 km

952 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 4 November

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Comments

August 24, 2024,Würzburg Festung Marienberg und mit dem ⛴️ nach Veitshöchheim

What can you do in Würzburg when it's 34°C?

A boat trip to Veitshöchheim - to visit one of the most important Rococo gardens in Germany.

Then back to Würzburg to a beer garden right on the Main and in the afternoon in the shade up to the Marienberg Fortress.

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August 15, 2021,Romantische Straße 21\09: Würzburg mit Schifffahrt nach Veitshöchheim

After breakfast we walk to the residence and stroll through the beautiful park.
Two fifths of the group go home, three fifths are still walking through the city, led by a city guide who knew a lot of interesting and funny stories to tell.
Immediately afterwards we went on the “Alte Liebe” downstream the Main to Veitshöchheim (€ 13 per …

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May 19, 2023,Würzburg - Veitshöchheim

schloesser.bayern.de/deutsch/schloss/objekte/veitsho.htm

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October 4, 2022,Spaziergang Würzburg - Schifffahrt Veitshöchheim

By train to Würzburg, a city walk there and then by ship to Veitshöchheim. Visit to the rococo garden. Nice tour in wonderful weather.
wuerzburg.de/tourismus/wuerzburg-discoveren/stadtfuehrungen/gruppenfuehrungen/schifftouren/408448.Schloss-und-Rokokogarten-in-Veitshoechheim-mit-Fuehrungen.html

In Veitshöchheim there is a new bicycle/pedestrian bridge over the Main. The construction looked interesting. Unfortunately not yet open.

veitshoechheim-blog.de/2022/09/neuigungen-hochheimer-steg-mediatorin-arbeiter-nun-mit-wna-und-baufirma-strittige-punkte-ab-wna-leiterin-informierte-gestern- the-municipal-council-members-both-municipalities.html

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April 26, 2025,Residenz Würzburg – bis Veitshöchheim

Very nice little town, with everything you need 😅 Water, shopping and culture, including wine🍇🍷🥂 & Co. 🍻🍹

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July 9, 2022,🇩🇪 20220709 - Letzter Tag in Würzburg

Our last day in Würzburg. After breakfast we took the boat from Veitshöchheim to Würzburg. During the day we took a little train to see some of the sights. We covered the rest of the day on foot.
In the few days that we have now spent in Würzburg and the surrounding area, we have seen a lot. Boredom never …

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August 3, 2025,Würzburg-Veitshöchheim_3.8.25

Take the "Alte Liebe" (Old Love) from Würzburg to Veitshöchheim Palace with its remarkable Rococo garden. Afterwards, continue on foot through Würzburg.

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May 25, 2024,Von Veitshöchheim mit dem Schiffchebötchen nach und dann durch Würzburg

Just take the boat from Veitshöchheim to Würzburg and look around the city. Then you can take a bus or train back to Veitshöchheim every 30 minutes.

We'll take a look at the Rococo Garden in Veitshöchheim separately.

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