There is no question that Franconia and Baden-Württemberg show their most attractive side here. It is particularly fun to pedal here. And as you cycle along the multi-award-winning Tauber Valley Cycle Route "Lovely Tauber Valley - The Classic" (100 km) from Rothenburg ob der Tauber to Wertheim am Main, you are guaranteed countless surprises along the way. For example, try a good drop of wine from a winegrower, marvel at lovingly decorated Easter fountains, visit castle concerts and spring markets.
A hard-drinking alderman saves his town
Romantics are usually drawn first to the famous Rothenburg ob der Tauber, where they stroll from the market square to the Plönlein. The harmonious ensemble of medieval turrets and half-timbered houses adorns postcards and posters. Those who travel to the town at Whitsun can experience the historical festival "Der Meistertrunk". With 700 participants and 130 horses, the siege of the Thirty Years' War is re-enacted from May 13 to 16. Back then, the alderman managed to save his city by drinking a hump filled with over three liters of wine. Jugglers, musicians and an original crafts market complete this spectacular Tauber Valley event.
Another cultural highlight awaits you in Creglingen. The filigree Marian altar in the Herrgottskirche church is a masterpiece of late medieval carving by Tilman Riemenschneider. Continuing along the Tauber, Weikersheim welcomes you with its magnificent Renaissance castle. Countless tulips bloom in the baroque park. The route continues via Lauda-Königshofen through the best vineyards to Tauberbischofsheim. Perhaps you would like to join the guided tour of the town led by the market woman and burgher's wife? During the entertaining tour, you can also enjoy a drink with lard bread.
Pleasure tour through the Tauber Valley
At the end of the pleasure tour, which can be completed in any number of stages, Wertheim's castle ruins greet you from afar high above the old town. Where the Tauber flows into the Main, even shopping enthusiasts get their money's worth. It is only 17 kilometers by free shuttle bus from the pretty residential town to "Wertheim Village" with over 110 designer outlet boutiques. Of course, this vacation region is also ideal for hikers and canoeists. Hiking through the Tauber Valley is even more relaxing than on two wheels - the 130-kilometre panoramic trail of the same name is a real pleasure. Luggage transport is often included in the bookable packages. Or you can follow the course of the river in a boat from Bad Mergentheim. Because from the water, the valley offers completely new perspectives and - we promise - it awakens the desire to travel!
More Tauber Valley information:
www.liebliches-taubertal.de
www.tauberradweg.de