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Volkach loop

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Volkach loop

04:23

16.4km

190m

Hiking

Volkach is particularly beautifully situated near the Main loop and is an ideal starting point for excursions to the vineyards. This is also the case for this 16-kilometer circular hike that starts on the banks of the Main in the important wine town.

To begin with, you walk along the…

by Fränkisches Weinland

Last updated: December 12, 2024

This route includes a ferry crossing

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After 9.57 km for 99 m

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3.00 km

Hallburg Castle Winery and Vineyard

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Beautiful property and great view. You can try delicious wines in the wine shop. Opening hours in summer daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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6.40 km

Nordheim–Escherndorf Main Ferry

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The Main ferry operates all day and, like all other Main ferries, runs seven days a week. Pedestrians pay one euro. During the crossing you have a beautiful view of …

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9.54 km

Main ferry Fahr "Schorsch"

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The ferry was first mentioned in a document around 1400. Even then it was on an important traffic route between Bamberg and Würzburg. Even today, the ferry allows you to …

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14.0 km

Pilgrimage Church of Mary in the Vineyard

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The floating Rosary Madonna was stolen on August 7, 1962 and was recovered for a ransom of 100,000 DM. It was restored shortly afterwards. After the restoration, an alarm system was installed in the pilgrimage church.

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15.8 km

Volkach Market Square and Fountain

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The wine town of Volkach is the center of the Mainschleife and looks back over more than 1,100 years of local history, all in the name of Frankenwein. Take a …

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16.4 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.7 km

1.69 km

1.50 km

1.16 km

214 m

111 m

Surfaces

6.85 km

2.78 km

2.46 km

2.30 km

1.47 km

512 m

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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April 28, 2019

Volkach is particularly beautifully situated near the Main loop and is an ideal starting point for excursions to the vineyards. This is also the case for this 16-kilometer circular hike that starts on the banks of the Main in the important wine town.
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To begin with, you walk along the river bank towards

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Trail Reviews

Jörg

November 2, 2024, Volkacher Mainschleife

We were in Volkach over the long weekend. Of course we had to go to the island in the Main. Great tour. Great variety of paths. We "climbed" the Lump on a stairway. Afterwards we stopped off in Volkach.

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Volkach loop

Hallburg Castle Winery and Vineyard

Nordheim–Escherndorf Main Ferry

Main ferry Fahr "Schorsch"

Pilgrimage Church of Mary in the Vineyard

Volkach Market Square and Fountain

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