ESCHERNDORF
Right in the middle of the Franconian Wine Country one of the capricious curves of the Main River gives rise to the Main River Loop Volkach – a whim of nature.
At the foot of castle Vogelsburg is where you’ll find Escherndorf, a wine-growing village nestled against the famous steep slopes “Lump” and “Fürstenberg”, also known as the Pearl of Franconia.
If you hike along the pleasure trail you’ll discover a new side of “pleasure” on the Peasure Trail
The pleasures of Escherndorf ---> Volkach: Destinations Escherndorf Gastronomic Guide
VOLKACH AND THE MAIN RIVER LOOP
Explore Volkach and the small districts out of town with or without a guide. A multitude of cultural treasures is waiting for you.
Whether they’re interested in history, tradition or modern art and architecture, here everyone will find something to enjoy.
Volkach: Volkach Town Tour
"Terroir f" -An all-around view
Volkach: Wine Experience Offers
MS UNDINE - Volkach: Boat Trips on the River Main
Volkach: Destinations
Volkach: Destinations
Museums
Against the backdrop of a varied scenery you can find rest and relaxation on delightful vineyard trails, extended bikeways and footpaths or within the rich avifauna of the riverscape.You can find further information on the map of the Main River Loop detailing bikeways, footpaths and themed walks. It is available at our reception.
How about an expedition into our rich Main-Franconian countryside?
Canoe and SUP Hire
Volkach: Segway Tours Volkach: Cycling
Volkach: Romantic Rafting Trips on the Old Main River
You can explore the Main River Loop’s rich cultural landscape traveling by train, shuttle or express bus.
The Main River Loop express train
Tourist train ride Canoe and SUP hire
EVENTS
A multitude of wine festivals and traditional village fêtes give plenty of opportunity to embrace the Franconian way of life, marked by sociability and joie de vivre
Tip for wine enthusiasts:
From our campground you can easily reach on foot pleasant wine festivals, vineyard trails and also the so-called “Escherndorfer Weinherbst” events that takes place each weekend in September and October in the Winegrower’s Hall.
Volkach: Destinations
STEIGERWALD
Steigerwald is just a stone’s throw from the Main River. You can combine a trip to the award-winning nature reserve with a guided tour, a discovery tour or forest bathing. Children will also find something to enjoy.
TIP: Forest playground Hundelshausen and playground “Burg Zabelstein” in Altmannsdorf
Discovery tour in the treetops
hands-on sustainability
Nature Reserve Steigerwald Canoe and SUP hire
WUERZBURG
You can also combine your stay at our campground with a trip to Wuerzburg, a cathedral city where you can visit the Residence, a famous world cultural heritage, Marienberg Fortress and other historic sites.
Residence
Pilgrimage Church Käppele
Wuerzburg Cathedral
Alte Mainbrücke
Marienberg Fortress
Other places you can reach from our campground are Schweinfurt, Bamberg, Rothenburg, Bad Windsheim ,Wertheim,
Nuremberg and many other towns.
Our team here will gladly provide you with information on tourist attractions and destinations.
TRIPS WITH CHILDREN
There are also plenty of leisure activities and playgrounds in the vicinity where your children will have fun. Splashing about in the small bathing bay that is part of our campground, canoeing on the Main River, boat trips, hiking or cycling – young and old will find activities to enjoy.
Bikeways and trails are marked off well and a great number are also suitable for children. We can recommend you age-appropriate activities for your kids. Don’t hesitate to ask us.
Spielplätze
In almost every town near the main river loop you will find lovely playgrounds for children
Escherndof, Astheim, Nordheim, Sommerach, Schwarzach,
Volkach, Fahr, etc..
Wasserspielplätze
Dettelbach 97337, Mainstockheimer Str. 2
Schwanfeld 97523, Sportplatzstraße 11
Tierpark Sommerhausen
Freizeit Land Geiselwind
Schloss Thurn
Aqua Sole Bade- und Saunaparadies Kitzingen
Playmobil Funpark in Zirndorf
Widlifepark an den Eichen Schweinfurt
Geomaris Erlebnisbad Gerolzhofen
Klettererlebnis Einsiedel und Schweinfurt am Baggersee
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Campingplatz Escherndorf GmbH Managers Dagmar Sauer-Maier, Kirsten Maier An der Güß 9A 97332 Volkach-Escherndorf Phone: 09381 2889 E-mail: info@campingplatz-mainschleife.de |