Motorcycle Tour in Bavaria: Castles & Monasteries

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Franconia Motorcycle Tour: Castles & Breweries

The Franconia Motorcycle Tour takes you into Franconian Switzerland, one of Bavaria's oldest holiday regions with impressive castles, monasteries and palaces. This guided tour suits experienced riders and links gently sweeping curves throug...


How long?
5 days
When?
Herbst
Price
€ 1.050 / person

Motorcycle Tour in Bavaria: Castles & Monasteries

The Franconia Motorcycle Tour begins in Franconian Switzerland, where gently sweeping curves thread through shady forests and mighty castles tell stories of bygone centuries. This pleasure ride starts with individual arrival at the base hotel in Heiligenstadt, from which you enjoy three riding days without luggage. The region is famous for having the world's highest brewery density, so each evening regional breweries pour their hop-brewed speciality before the next Franconian Switzerland riding day awaits.

Highlights

Castles and Monasteries

On this castles and monasteries motorcycle leg you visit Vierzehnheiligen pilgrimage church, Veste Coburg and Burg Lauenstein. Between Staffelberg and the Kleinziegenfelder valley, winding roads and centuries of history alternate throughout the day.

Brewery-Rich Franconia

The region claims the world's highest brewery density, making it the prime destination for any Franconian Switzerland brewery tour. Each evening you sample regional beers straight from the source before the next riding day.

Historic City Triangle

The Bamberg, Bayreuth and Nuremberg motorcycle route leads through Upper Franconia's historic city triangle. Gently sweeping curves, shady forests and views of mighty castles from past centuries connect the three cities.

Curves in Upper Franconia

On this Upper Franconia motorcycle day you pass Rauher Kulm, Friedenfels and the Bayreuth Hermitage. Daily stages of 240 to 280 kilometres run mostly on good asphalt with occasional more demanding sections for confident riders.

Hersbrucker Valley Stage

The Hersbrucker Switzerland motorcycle leg crosses Waldstein and Sanspareil, past Schloss Seehof, Giechburg and Gügel. Tight hairpins and narrow bends demand solid riding skills but reward with varied views across this scenic valley.

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Itinerary

Stage 1

Day 1–5

Germany

The entire Franconia Motorcycle Tour runs through Franconian Switzerland in the triangle of Bamberg, Bayreuth and Nuremberg.

Day 1: Arrival and Welcome Evening
Day 1 · Germany

Day 1: Arrival and Welcome Evening

The Franconia Motorcycle Tour begins with your individual arrival at the base hotel in Heiligenstadt. Over a shared dinner you meet the group and are introduced to Franconian Switzerland's castles, monasteries and breweries before the first riding day awaits next morning.

Day 2: Vierzehnheiligen and Burg Lauenstein
Day 2 · Germany

Day 2: Vierzehnheiligen and Burg Lauenstein

On this Franconian Switzerland motorcycle stage you visit Vierzehnheiligen pilgrimage church, Staffelberg and Veste Coburg. The route continues via Kronach to Burg Lauenstein and through the idyllic Kleinziegenfelder valley – winding and shady throughout.

Day 3: Hersbrucker Switzerland & Waldstein
Day 3 · Germany

Day 3: Hersbrucker Switzerland & Waldstein

This winding Bavaria motorcycle day leads through the Hersbrucker Switzerland past Rauher Kulm and the Friedenfels hill-climb track. Via Waldstein you reach the Bayreuth Hermitage and Sanspareil, where riding Franconian Switzerland is at its most rewarding.

Day 4: Schloss Seehof and Giechburg
Day 4 · Germany

Day 4: Schloss Seehof and Giechburg

The fourth stage of the Bamberg, Bayreuth and Nuremberg motorcycle tour passes Königsberg to Schloss Seehof, continuing to Giechburg and Gügel. Winding roads and sweeping views of mighty castles define this day.

Day 5: Individual Return Journey
Day 5 · Germany

Day 5: Individual Return Journey

After four eventful riding days, this on-road motorcycle tour concludes with your individual journey home. You leave with lasting memories of Franconian Switzerland's castles, monasteries and local brewing craft.

Transparently calculated

Services

All services of this motorcycle trip at a glance — a transparent breakdown of what is and isn't included in the tour price.

Included in the price

4
  • 4 nights in a comfortable double room
  • Half board: breakfast and dinner
  • Entrance fees for all sights
  • Experienced German-speaking tour guide

Not included

6
  • All services not listed above
  • Own motorcycle
  • Fuel
  • Lunch en route
  • Drinks
  • Travel cancellation and repatriation insurance

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

This guided Franconia motorcycle tour is aimed at experienced riders who are confident riding on-road in Germany. Daily stages of 240 to 280 kilometres demand secure motorcycle handling, including tight hairpins.

You ride your own motorcycle; no support vehicle for luggage is provided. Thanks to the base hotel in Heiligenstadt you enjoy three riding days without luggage, including the stage around Kronach and Coburg.

Yes. After individual arrival and a shared dinner, the route heads via Bamberg towards the Hersbrucker Switzerland, Rauher Kulm and on to the final day of return travel.
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