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CYCLING IN VOLKACH
Pick up maps of the Mainschleife for
cycling routes from the tourist office in
the town hall (Rathaus, Marktplatz 1,
97332; 09381 401 12).
WHERE TO STAY
AROUND SCHLOSS
WEISSENSTEIN
Kellerhaus Pommersfelden moderate
A modern café-bistro just south of
Schloss Weissenstein, with great views
of it from the terrace. Try a Flammkuchen
(Alsatian pizza) with local white wine.
Kellerberg 1, 96178 Pommersfelden;
09548 98 21 98; www.kellerhaus-
pommersfelden.de; Apr–Sep: closed
Mon, Oct–Mar: closed Mon & Tue
EBRACH 8 Schloss Weissenstein the unspoiled upland landscape
Klosterbräu Landidyll moderate Bavaria; 96178 which is notable for its biodiversity.
The 18th-century guesthouse of the The Prince-Bishops of both Bamberg ª Continue west along the B22
former Cistercian abbey of Ebrach
has simple but comfortable rooms and Würzburg were members of the to Neuses am Sand, where there is
appropriate to its monastic setting. Schönborn Dynasty, and the familiy’s a sign posted left turn that leads
Marktplatz 4, 96157; 09553 180; wealth and power are reflec ted in the to Prichsenstadt.
www.landidyll.com splendour of their family seat, Schloss
PRICHSENSTADT Weissenstein (Apr–Oct: open daily). The 0 Prichsenstadt
design was a collaboration between Bavaria; 97357
Landhotel Neuses inexpensive
A traditional inn (Napoleon once the Bamberg court architect Johann With a well-preserved set of defensive
stayed here) with 10 comfortable, Dientzenhofer and the celebrated walls and towers rising above vine-
classically furnished rooms. There are Viennese Baroque yards to shelter an
large family rooms too. Frankonian master Johann Lukas intact historic core,
dishes are served in the restaurant.
Neuses am Sand 19, 97357; 09383 von Hildebrandt. The tiny Prichsenstadt is a
71 55; www.landhotel-neuses-sand.de palace was com pleted gem, its appearance
in 1718 and is notable to this day reflecting
VOLKACH for the cere mo nial the urban forms of the
Zur Schwane expensive Treppenhaus (stair case) Middle Ages. The town
A lovely old hotel and restaurant and its collec tion of Sign for a walking circuit, Prichsenstadt has a nightwatchman
with wooden ceilings and cosy,
individually styled rooms furnished Old Masters. who conducts guided
with antiques. It also has its own ª Return to the B22, following signs tours (Sat & Sun) that can be booked
winery in a stylish, ultra-modern for Steppach and Burgebrach, and from all hotels. Wine aside,
property on the outskirts of Volkach. continue along it to Ebrach. Prichsenstadt is also known for its
Hauptstrasse 12, 97332; 09381 806 60;
www.schwane.de asparagus and strawberries.
9 Ebrach ª Leave Prichsenstadt on the road
Bavaria; 96157 signposted to Volkach from the
Above Main street of Prichsenstadt, lined Ebrach sits at the heart of the idyllic west gate of the old town.
with pretty houses Below Grand façade forested Naturpark Steigerwald
of Schloss Weissenstein (www.steigerwald.org), offering q Volkach
scope for relaxing country walks. Bavaria; 97332
The village is dominated by the With two lofty 13th-century town
buildings of a former Cistercian gates, a fine 16th-century Rathaus
abbey. The cathe dral-like Klosterkirche and numerous Winzer (wine growers),
(mid-Apr–Oct: open daily) is an impor- Volkach is the attractive “capital”
tant work of the early Gothic period of the Mainschleife. Historic houses
and has a beauti ful rose window; here include the splendid Baroque
the Baroque abbey buildings now Schelfenhaus and Renaissance
house a prison, but the splendid Echterhof. A short walk from the
Treppenhaus and Kaisersaal (imperial town is the late-Gothic pilgrimage
hall) can still be visited (Apr–Oct: church of Maria im Weingarten
open daily). Ebrach is an ideal base (Mar–Nov: open daily). Idyllically
for exploring Naturpark Steigerwald, situated amid vineyards to the

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