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Landkreis Würzburg
Ochsenfurt

Vom Main zur Tauber – Ochsenfurt nach Markelsheim

Moderate

4.8

(41)

241

riders

Vom Main zur Tauber – Ochsenfurt nach Markelsheim

02:42

44.8km

260m

Cycling

Nestled between the Main and Tauber rivers lies the Ochsenfurt Gau, an idyllic and fertile region. The Gaubahn railway once connected the Tauber and Main valleys – this leisurely bike tour follows much of the former railway line.

Stage 1 begins in Ochsenfurt at the old town ferry. Follow the…

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Last updated: January 9, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 0 m for 230 m

After 37.6 km for 86 m

After 37.7 km for 86 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

2.81 km

Gaubahn Cycle Path

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The Gaubahn once connected the Taubertal with the Maintal. Today there is a beautiful bike path on the former railway line. Simply wonderful for cycling.

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2

29.7 km

Röttingen Market Square

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Great city with lots of charm. There are sundials on every corner, a Kneipp facility by the cemetery and delicious food right on the market square. 😊👍

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37.7 km

Weikersheim Castle

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You will find a pearl of the Renaissance in small Weikersheim: Weikersheim Castle with its magnificent park is a wonderful intermediate destination on a hike. The fact that the castle …

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4

40.6 km

Here, you'll cycle along the smooth asphalt bike path past picturesque orchards and expansive fields. It's beautiful, idyllic, and, above all, a great ride.

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44.8 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.6 km

7.56 km

6.81 km

2.55 km

235 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

39.1 km

4.20 km

873 m

443 m

116 m

< 100 m

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Monday 25 May

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May 25, 2020

Nestled between the Main and Tauber rivers lies the Ochsenfurt Gau, an idyllic and fertile region. The Gaubahn railway once connected the Tauber and Main valleys – this leisurely bike tour follows much of the former railway line.



Stage 1 begins in Ochsenfurt at the old town ferry. Follow the signs for

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