Cycling in Kitzingen

The Main cycle path

Kitzingen lies directly on the Main Cycle Route, which offers almost 600 km of cycling pleasure from its source in the Fichtelgebirge mountains to its mouth in Mainz. The Main Cycle Route was the first route to be awarded a ‘five-star quality cycle route’ rating by the Allgemeiner Deutscher Fahrrad-Club. It is now one of the most popular long-distance cycle routes in Germany and attracts many visitors to Kitzingen every year.

You can obtain a brochure on the May cycle route from our tourist information centre, on request for brochures or during a personal visit.

Cycle path from the Main to the Zenn

From the Steigerwald Nature Park to the Franconian Heights

Stretching for almost 100 kilometres, the long-distance cycle route “From the Main to the Zenn” winds its way through the diverse cultural and natural landscape of Lower and Middle Franconia, finally ending just outside Nuremberg. Starting from Bleichwasen in Kitzingen, one of the route’s starting and finishing points, the route continues on to Neustadt an der Aisch or to Langenzenn and Veitsbronn. Historic vineyards, idyllic wine-growing villages, the Middle Franconian Bocksbeutel Route and the Steigerwald Nature Park with its extensive woodlands characterise the cycle route.

Along the route, in addition to towns of cultural and historical interest, such as castles and museums, there are also towns and villages well worth visiting, as well as plenty of opportunities to stop for a bite to eat and enjoy the scenery. Those wishing to cycle only sections of the route can make use of the excellent transport links (VGN) at one of the many railway stations. Connections to other well-known long-distance cycle routes, such as the Main Cycle Route (Kitzingen) and the Regnitz Cycle Route (Fürth), are available.

From the Main to the Zenn

Themed cycle tours in the Kitzingen wine district

But cyclists can also set off on a journey of discovery in the wine-growing district. The Bleichwasen in Kitzingen serves as the starting point for four of a total of 12 themed cycle tours: the Gourmet Tour, the Archaeology Tour, the Garden Tour and the Schwanberg Tour.

Connoisseur tour: 

Living like a king in Franconia – Romantic wine gems along the Main:
Kitzingen – Sulzfeld – Segnit – Marktbreit – Marktsteft – Hohenfeld – Sickershausen – Etwashausen – Albertshofen – Mainsondheim – Hörblach – Schwarzach – Dettelbach – Kitzingen

Length 49 km | Difficulty: easy, few ascents | Two possible routes: via Marktsteft along the Main or via Sickershausen

Archaeology tour: 

With around 790 sites, the district of Kitzingen is one of the regions in Northern Bavaria with the highest concentration
of archaeological finds. Kitzingen – Etwashausen – Repperndorf – Buchbrunn – Kaltensondheim – Erlach – Zeubelried – Segnitz – Sulzfeld am Main - Kitzingen
EtwashausenLength 38 km | Difficulty: moderate, some inclines | Shortcut through the vineyards to Sulzfeld

Gardenland Tour: 

Through colourful vegetable fields, fertile farmland in the foothills of the Steigerwald and the beautiful river landscape along the Main
: Kitzingen – Etwashausen – Großlangheim – Kleinlangheim – Feuerbach – Prichsenstadt – Laub – Reupelsdorf - Düllstadt - Stadtschwarzach - Hörblach - Mainsondheim - Albertshofen - Kitzingen
EtwashausenLength 45 km | Difficulty: easy, mostly flat | The route runs partly along farm tracks, which may be muddy depending on the season

Schwanberg Tour:

The Schwanberg is the local mountain of the Kitzingen district. At 474 metres, it towers over the foothills of the Steigerwald by around 200 metres.
Kitzingen Etwashausen – settlement – Hoheim – Fröhstockheim – Rödelsee – Schwanberg Castle – Iphofen – Mainbernheim – Sickerhausen – Kitzingen
EtwashausenLength 32 km | Difficulty: moderate, challenging by bike up the Schwanberg | Circular route in the foothills of the Schwanberg

Charging an e-bike

You can "refuel" your e-bike here:

- directly opposite the tourist information centre (Alte Burgstraße, in front of the Högner office):

• Free e-bike station with 9 luggage compartments and integrated socket.
• Please bring your own charging cable!
• Access via own PIN assignment.
   

- Car park at the old hospital (accessible via the B8)