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Maintal

Welcome to the Maintal, Spessart - a destination you should definitely visit! This region is located in the middle of Germany and offers a variety of activities for every taste.

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recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 77.4 km
Duration 5:00 h
Ascent 250 m
Descent 272 m

Varied partial stage with 78 km on the Regional Park Trail Rhine-Main. The direction of travel does not matter here, it can be ridden well in both ...

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from Dirk Basting,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Bicycle Rides · Bergstraße
Regional Park Circular Route Rhein-Main
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 191.1 km
Duration 48:50 h
Ascent 1,045 m
Descent 1,044 m

193 km around Frankfurt: The Regional Park circular route connects nature, cities, and culture. Eight stages lead through forests, fields, and many ...

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from Wegbeschreibung: Rheingau-Taunus Kultur und Tourismus GmbH,   Wandermagazin
Bicycle Rides · Frankfurt am Main and surroundings
Landscape parks, orchards, and the Frankfurt city forest
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 27.3 km
Duration 1:45 h
Ascent 105 m
Descent 105 m

This varied bike route takes us along the Main Riverbank into the forested hinterland. Along the way, we see impressive castles, charming church ...

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Hiking Trail · Frankfurt am Main and surroundings
Grüngürtel hiking trail: Enkheim - Lohrberg (280)
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 10.6 km
Duration 2:46 h
Ascent 87 m
Descent 9 m

A section of the Grüngürtel hiking trail that starts off quite monotonous but offers great distant views and many interesting points of interest ...

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from Heinz He,   Community
Bicycle Rides · Frankfurt am Main and surroundings
Rail bike path 1: Hanau – Glauburg
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 53 km
Duration 2:00 h
Ascent 144 m
Descent 114 m

The first stage of the BahnRadweg leads out of the metropolitan area on the Main and into the gentle landscape of the Wetterau

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Bicycle Rides · Frankfurt am Main and surroundings
Ockstadt - Rumpenheim (ferry) - Steinheim (Main) - Hanau main station
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 48 km
Duration 2:31 h
Ascent 125 m
Descent 178 m

Beautiful river bike route along the Nidda to the Main up to Steinheim near Hanau, return trip by train

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from Karl Heinz Loch,   Community
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 103 km
Duration 19:05 h
Ascent 340 m
Descent 313 m

Route created from my GPS recording on 2019-10-12. The indicated elevation gain (corrected values) and the time are from my recording.

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from Benjamin Wasslowski,   Community
Bicycle Rides · WIESBADEN RHEINGAU
Wiesbaden-Klarenthal - Goslar 2021
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 516.7 km
Duration 36:15 h
Ascent 2,688 m
Descent 2,612 m

From Wiesbaden-Klarenthal to Goslar in six days by touring bike

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from Erik FRANK,   Community
Hiking Trail · Frankfurt am Main and surroundings
Steinheim – Dietesheimer quarries
Premium content Difficulty T1 easy
Distance 14.8 km
Duration 3:30 h
Ascent 26 m
Descent 26 m

A fascinating lake landscape at the gates of the big city Before heading into nature on this tour, we first explore Steinheim and Kesselstadt, the ...

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from Gerhard Heimler, Thorsten Lensing,   Rother Bergverlag
Bicycle Rides · Bergstraße
REGIONALPARK Rhine-Main ROUTE 193km
Map / REGIONALPARK Rhine-Main ROUTE 193km
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 194.7 km
Duration 47:25 h
Ascent 630 m
Descent 659 m

Cycle route for several stages. You can find the details of the route here: https://www.regionalpark-rheinmain.de/portfolio-item/regionalpark ...

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from Ingo Herbst,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
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The geographical location of the Main Valley is unique. It stretches along the river Main of the same name and is surrounded by the rolling hills of the Spessart. This area is known for its picturesque landscapes with dense forests, green valleys and crystal clear streams.

Maintal has many tourist attractions to offer. Visit the historic old town of Seligenstadt or explore Johannisburg Castle in Aschaffenburg - one of the most beautiful Renaissance castles in Germany. For art lovers, there is also the Museum Georg Schäfer in Schweinfurt or the Kunsthalle Würth in Schwäbisch Hall.

Cultural highlights are also plentiful - from traditional crafts to the modern art scene, there is plenty to experience here. One highlight is certainly the annual Mozart Festival in Würzburg or the Wine Festival on the banks of the Main in Frankfurt.

But what would a travel guide be without culinary tips? The regional cuisine in the Main Valley is characterised by its hearty dishes, such as hearty roasts with dumplings or fresh trout fillet from the Main. Also try the famous apple wine from Frankfurt!

For outdoor activities, the Spessart offers ideal conditions: Hiking on the numerous trails, mountain biking through the forests or canoeing on the Main are just some of the possibilities. The best season for these activities is from spring to autumn.

But what to do if it rains? Don't worry - even in bad weather there is plenty to see and do. For example, visit the "Monte Mare" adventure pool in Obertshausen or take a guided tour of the underground bunkers in Fulda.

And where is the most beautiful place in the Main Valley? That depends on personal taste, of course, but we recommend a walk along the Main at sunset or a hike on one of the many vantage points in the Spessart.

Overall, the Main Valley, Spessart is a destination with a lot of charm and variety - a Travel Guide is definitely worthwhile here!

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  • August 27, 2026
    Ela Klein 
    August 16, 2026
    Dieser Pilgerweg ist bisher für mich der schönste in Deutschland .. er hat dem Mosel-Camino für mich übertroffen.. unfassbar toller Weg ,super liebe hilfsbereite Menschen unterwegs und die verschlafenen hübschen Dörfer die man durchstreift sind wirklich toll.. anspruchsvoll fand ich den Weg nicht , man kann diesen Weg absolut nach den so gut ausgeschilderten Muschel laufen .. ich würde ihn nochmal Pilgern 👍🏽
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    Written August 27, 2026
  • October 24, 2020
    Beatrix Fraese 
    Schöne, abwechslungsreiche Tour, gut Mischung von Strecke mit Aussicht und Wald.
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    Written October 24, 2020
  • June 15, 2019
    Tina Bachklappe
    Sehr schöne abwechslungsreiche Wanderung. Sehr empfehlenswert mit tollen Einkehrmöglichkeiten und sehr schönen Aussichten. Kleiner Abstrich: teilweise sehr laut, da meist in der Nähe der Autobahnen, Landstraßen. Trotzdem sehr empfehlenswert vor allem im Herbst und im Frühling.
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    Written June 15, 2019

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