Hiking at the Mainschleife

Hiking in Franconia becomes an experience with the right hotel. The Romantik Hotel zur Schwane in Volkach on the Main Loop in Franconia is the perfect starting point for the most beautiful hiking routes in Franconia. Not far from Würzburg, the hotel is located in one of the most beautiful towns in Franconia in a beautiful landscape. Guests who have once been hiking with us at the Mainschleife in Franconia will gladly return. The versatility of the region near Würzburg is too enticing. Starting from our hotel in Franconia, every enthusiastic hiker discovers his perfect hiking route.

Vineyard Volkacher Ratsherr

Where the Main meanders through lovely vineyards, our family-run four-star romantic hotel Zur Schwane is located in the historic town of Volkach - and offers the best starting point for wonderful hikes through one of the most beautiful landscapes in Franconia. At the gates of our hotel lies the Volkacher Mainschleife, the largest river meander landscape in Franconia and Bavaria, in the middle of an idyllic nature reserve, not far from Würzburg. Since the region is also the heart of the wine-growing region of Franconia, vines entwine themselves into the charming picture of the Main landscape.

Vineyard Escherndorfer Lump

Whether sporty hikers, pleasure hikers, nature lovers interested in culture, families with children or professional athletes - the surroundings of our hotel in Franconia is a hiker's paradise for all outdoor enthusiasts. Those who wish can hike for hours along the Main River, taking a ferry across the river. Others stay in the wine-growing area, strolling through the rolling hills or steep vineyards, full of anticipation for the noble drop that awaits you in one of the Franconian wine bars or in the first-class restaurant of our hotel.

By the way, our hotel offers hikers a very special Franconian wine hiking experience: Let our guest guide pick you up in front of our hotel and hike together with her through the "Volkacher Ratsherr". You will not only learn interesting details about grape varieties and viticulture in Franconia, but also enjoy the magnificent view and the beauty of the vineyards. Afterwards, an enjoyable wine tasting awaits you in our 600-year-old wooden barrel cellar - for many of our hotel guests, the highlight of the hike through Franconia.