Best backpacking trails in Würzburg
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Explore the most popular backpacking trails near Würzburg with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- 4.5 (17)·Moderate·35.8 mi·Est. 13.5–15 hr5th day's stage from Würzburg to Lohr am Rhein on the popular Main Cycle Route long-distance cycle route in Central Germany The Main Cycle Path is an official long-distance cycle path of numerous German tourism organizations and leads through the federal states of Bavaria and Rhineland-Palatinate. The signage consists of a gray and green square labeled "mainradweg". Highlights: - Cycling along the imposing river landscape of the river Main and in the Spessart - Visit to the Snow White town...
- 4.6 (5)·Hard·17.3 mi·Est. 8–9 hrCulturally rich section of the Romantic Road long-distance hiking trail This hike goes over meadows, open fields and wildflower meadows, along picturesque waters and through idyllic villages and towns rich in history. The numerous historical and cultural sights make for an interesting and varied experience. Highlights: -Würzburg Lion Bridge -Kappele pilgrimage church - Parish Church of St. Bartholomew -Foresthaus Irtenberg
- 4.3 (2)·Hard·35.5 mi·Est. 15–16.5 hrStage 13 of D-Route 9 (Weser - Romantic Road). This section of D-Route 9 leads from historic Würzburg, in which there are numerous sights - including a UNESCO World Heritage Site - to be admired, to the south through the Hunsenberg nature reserve with its rare feather grass. It continues through the picturesque Taubertal via Tauberbischofsheim to the stage destination Bad Mergentheim. Highlights: - Würzburg: Marienberg Fortress, Old Main Bridge, Würzburg Residence, Würzburg Cathedral,...
- 3.6 (10)·Hard·91.5 mi·Est. 24 hr+Trekking bike route from Würzburg to Nuremberg, Bavaria This bike tour goes from Würzburg to Nuremberg. Due to its enormous length, this route is perfect as a trekking route that can be completed in several stages. On the way, several places with train connections, refreshments and accommodation options are crossed. The route starts at Würzburg train station and initially follows the banks of the Main to Kitzingen. From there it continues through beautiful landscapes via Iphofen, Mark...
- 4.0 (1)·Hard·306.7 mi·Est. 24 hr+Culturally rich long-distance hiking trail Romantic Road This hike goes over meadows, open fields and wildflower meadows, along picturesque waters and through idyllic villages and towns rich in history. The numerous historical and cultural sights make for an interesting and varied experience. Highlights: -Untouched nature - Picturesque old towns and streets -Neuschwanstein Castle - Halls of the castle -Maintal -Taubertal -Franch amount
- 3.6 (2)·Moderate·64 mi·Est. 24 hr+Diverse long-distance cycle path on the Steigerwald and Franconia in Bavaria The two francs on the 2-franc cycle path are "Bierfranken" and "Mainfranken", which you can get to know on this varied bike tour. There are historical sights and cities, vineyards and picturesque distant views as well as of course Franconian delicacies and hospitality to discover. At Handthal there is an approx. 1.5 km long, quite demanding route to be mastered with a few inclines. Entry and direction of travel can...
- Moderate·228.5 mi·Est. 24 hr+Varied long-distance hiking trail "Romantic Road" from Würzburg to Füssen, Bavaria. This long-distance hiking trail consists of 25 stages. There is something for everyone here - cultural sights and plenty of (unspoiled) nature. The stages: Stage 1: Würzburg - Helmstadt (28 km) Stage 2: Helmstadt - Wertheim (18 km) Stage 3: Wertheim - Tauberbischofsheim (24 km) Stage 4: Tauberbischofsheim - Beckstein (14 km) Stage 5: Beckstein - Weikersheim (24 km) Stage 6: Weikersheim - Creglingen (18...
- Moderate·47.1 mi·Est. 21.5–23.5 hrThe route leads from Wuerzburg am Main (railroad station) to the Wuerzburger Karl-Straub-Haus (Rhoenclub) in the Bavarian Rhoen. The route is mostly identical to the hiking trail of the Rhoenclub "Wuerzburger Haus Weg" with the "WH" hiking markings. Start: Wuerzburg am Main, Wuerzburg railroad station - Rotkreuzsteige - Am Stein vineyards - enjoy the view over the town of Wuerzburg! Rimpar - past Gramschatz - Arnstein (possibility to stop at Badesse) - Altbessingen - Neubessingen -...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest backpacking trail in Würzburg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest backpacking trail in Würzburg is Romantische Strasse (Fernwanderweg). This trail is estimated to be 306.7 mi long.
Which backpacking trail has the most elevation gain in Würzburg?
Würzburg: With an ascent of 38,120 ft, Romantische Strasse (Fernwanderweg) has the most elevation gain of all of the backpacking trails in the area. The next highest ascent for backpacking trails is Romantische Strasse (Fernwanderweg) with 22,286 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult backpacking trail in Würzburg?
The most popular and difficult backpacking trail in Würzburg is Romantische Straße Etappe 1: Würzburg - Helmstadt with a 4.6-star rating from 5 reviews.
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Points of interest
- Burkarder See
- Marienberg
- Gartenpavillon des ehemaligen Augustinerklosters
- Bastion St. Johann Nepomuk
- Fürstengarten
- Würzburg Residence
- Old Main Bridge
- Marienberg Fortress
- Beer'scher Felsenkeller
- Käppele
- Kanu-Club
- Bastion St. Georg
- Japanischer Garten
- Falkenhaus
- Marktbrunnen
- Frankoniabrunnen
- Alter Kranen
- terroir f Würzburg
- Bismarckturm Würzburg
- Mountain of Misfortune