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Five Valleys – A Unique Cycling Experience


Cycling week starting in Karlstadt, Bavaria, from the 3☼☼☼Superior Hotel Mainpromenade – 7 nights' accommodation with breakfast buffet, parking at the hotel, use of the hotel's wellness area and much more

©  (c) Touristinformation Gemünden a. Main
3 % Online Early Bird Discount until 15/03/2026
2026
Overview
Dates 2026

Arrival every Sunday from May 3rd to October 11th

Low season: September 20th to October 11 th
High season: May 3 rd to September 13 th

Tour
  • 273–328 km by bike
  • mostly flat, paved and car-free paths
  • 5-star Main Cycle Route according to ADFC
Tour characteristics
  • Fitness
  • Quality of the cycle paths
  • Signage
Route
Sunday, Arrival in Karlstadt am Main

Your rental bike (if booked) will be ready for you at the hotel.

Monday, Sinn Valley (60 km)

On car-free cycle paths through the romantically unspoiled Sinn Valley. Past flocks of sheep to Rieneck (castle) and Burgsinn (traditional Franconian towns), then back.

Active version: Continue to Obersinn (+17 km).

Tuesday, Hammelburg (43 km cycling, 54 minutes by train)

Away from traffic through the river-meandering valley of the Franconian Saale to historic Hammelburg, the oldest wine-growing town in Franconia, then return by train (1 transfer).

Wednesday, Würzburg (57 km)

Car-free and flat, passing the Oberzell Monastery directly into the center of the former episcopal city (Residence, cathedral, fortress, old town, and much more). Return to the hotel.

Thursday, Lohr am Main (43 km cycling, 12 minutes by train)

Beautiful ride along the Main Cycle Path to Lohr (attractive townscape). Return to Langenprozelten and continue to the hotel by train or by bike (+17 km).

Friday, Wern Cycle Path (40 km)

Car-free through the quiet Wern Valley, varied and flat to Thüngen, known for its castle. Return.

Active version: Continue to Arnstein and back (+21 km).

Saturday, Gemünden (30 km)

Very scenic ride along the Main Cycle Path on both banks to Gemünden (castle ruins, riverside promenade) and back.

Sunday, Departure

After breakfast.

Tour Map
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Prices & Services
Price per person
  • double room | breakfast - 8 days
    • & 20.09. - 11.10.2026 | A - Low season
      € 535,- Arrival Su
    • & 03.05. - 13.09.2026 | B - High season
      € 565,- Arrival Su
  • double room | half board - 8 days
    • & 20.09. - 11.10.2026 | A - Low season
      € 745,- Arrival Su
    • & 03.05. - 13.09.2026 | B - High season
      € 775,- Arrival Su
  • single room | breakfast - 8 days
    • & 20.09. - 11.10.2026 | A - Low season
      € 725,- Arrival Su
    • & 03.05. - 13.09.2026 | B - High season
      € 755,- Arrival Su
  • single room | half board - 8 days
    • & 20.09. - 11.10.2026 | A - Low season
      € 935,- Arrival Su
    • & 03.05. - 13.09.2026 | B - High season
      € 965,- Arrival Su
Services
  • 7 nights' accommodation with breakfast buffet
  • Parking at the hotel
  • Use of the hotel's wellness area
  • Transport package
  • Information pack with tour map
  • GPS data
  • 7-day service hotline
  • 3% regular customer discount for your next cycling holiday in the following year
Not included

Train journeys as per itinerary

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If you have a cheaper offer for bike tours, bike and boat tours or cruises with the same services or dates at the time of booking, please send us a copy of the offer by e-mail. If you book at Donau Touristik, you will receive the best price.

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Discount
  • Early bird discount
    • 2 % Per person until 15.03.2026 on arrival Su from 03.05. - 11.10.2026
  • Online discount
    • 1 % per person on arrival Su from 03.05. - 11.10.2026
  • 1 child (in double room with extra bed with at least 2 full-paying guests
    • 100 % up to 8 years on arrival Su from 03.05. - 11.10.2026
    • 50 % up to 11 years on arrival Su from 03.05. - 11.10.2026
    • 25 % up to 15 years on arrival Su from 03.05. - 11.10.2026
Your hotel
  • Mainpromenade - More Information
    3 stars
    Mainpromenade
    Karlstadt

    LOCATION: The modern, family-run Hotel Mainpromenade is quietly located near the pedestrian zone of the historic trading town, picturesquely situated directly on the Main River. The town center with…

    extension on request

Gastronomy

Large hot and cold breakfast buffet. Half-board includes a 3-course evening meal. Restaurant with excellent cuisine.

Information
Our rental bikes
Place of interest
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    ©  (c) Jan Mensink / Jan Mensink
    Karlstadt

    Karlstadt is the district town of the Main-Spessart district and is located in the Main-Franconian wine-growing region. The…

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    ©  (c) Donau Touristik GMBH / Donau Touristik GMBH
    Würzburg

    The wine town of Würzburg, situated on the River Main, was once an important economic, sovereign and spiritual centre. The…

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    ©  (c) Nicole Huber / Donau Touristik GMBH
    Lohr

    Lohr is a town situated on the River Main in the Spessart region, about halfway between Würzburg and Aschaffenburg.

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    ©  (c) Kundenfoto ?? Pawelka / Kundenfoto ?? Pawelka
    Gemuenden

    Gemünden am Main often referred to as the "Three Rivers City" is a state- recognized resort in Lower Franconia,…