Diespeck-Bamberg

From the Aischauen to the imperial cathedral city of Bamberg, this route connects the cultural heart of Central and Upper Franconia. The route leads through the gentle hills of the Steigerwald and along the tranquil floodplains of the Regnitz, past villages characterised by traditional half-timbered architecture. Historically, the destination is characterised by Bamberg, which has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1993 and is famous for its imperial cathedral and the unique Old Town Hall built into the river. Physical stamina is essential to complete the long distance, although the terrain remains technically straightforward on a mixture of tarmac cycle paths and smooth gravel tracks. The route offers a picturesque cross-section of the Franconian countryside on paths that have linked these regional centres for centuries.