Main Cycle Path by Bike & Boat

Discover the Main by Bike

Wine, Half-Timbered Towns & River Idyll

The Main Cycle Route leads through the very heart of Germany – from the Franconian Switzerland region via Würzburg and Aschaffenburg to the confluence with the Rhine near Mainz. It is considered one of Europe’s most beautiful and varied river cycling routes. Over more than 600 kilometres, the path follows the gently flowing Main through vineyards, forests and historic towns. Between Bamberg, the city of beer, and Würzburg with its magnificent Residence, romantic villages, castles and bridges line the route, each telling stories of the past.

Gentle gradients, excellently developed cycle paths and plenty of opportunities for breaks make this tour a true pleasure – ideal for culture lovers and travellers who enjoy taking their time. With a bike & boat tour on the Main, you experience the region even more intensively: cycling along the riverbanks during the day, then relaxing on the sun deck in the evening while vineyards and half-timbered façades drift by. A journey that perfectly combines nature, local lifestyle and Franconian hospitality.

Bamberg's famous Old Town Hall with half-timbered facade built on a bridge over the Regnitz river, surrounded by colorful historic buildings.

Fairytale Towns & Franconian Flavours

The Main Cycle Route showcases Franconia and Hesse at their very best: the UNESCO-listed city of Bamberg, Würzburg with its world-famous Residence, Wertheim, and Aschaffenburg with the impressive Johannisburg Castle. Vineyards, monasteries and half-timbered houses define the landscape, while relaxed cycling stages, traditional Franconian cuisine and well-crafted local wines turn this journey into a true tour for connoisseurs.

Your ship travels alongside you through these historic towns, creating a harmonious blend of culture, comfort and culinary enjoyment – the perfect way to experience the Main by bike & boat.