It is the longest river lying entirely in Germany (if the Weser - Werra are considered separate). The Main flows through the north and north-west of the state of Bavaria then across southern Hesse; against the latter it demarcates a third state, Baden-Württemberg, east and west of Wertheim am Main, the northernmost town of that state.

The Main River is an important feature in the city of Frankfurt. The river is long and the river bank offers a safe space to jog, run and or picnic especially during summer. On sunny days you will see many Frankfurters going to the Main with picnic bags and …

Main River, river, an important right- (east-) bank tributary of the Rhine in Germany. It is formed, near Kulmbach, by the confluence of the Weisser (White) Main, which rises in the Fichtel Mountains, and the Roter (Red) Main, which rises on the eastern slope of the Fränkische Mountains (Franconian Jura).

Vineyard-clad hills, lush forests and medieval palaces line the Main river, and hopping on a Main river cruise gives you a front-row seat to watch the picturesque scenery as you float by. The Main also links the Rhine with the Danube with the Rhine-Main-Danube canal, and the river cruises here manoeuvre you through 16 separate locks.

The Main River waterfront is easy to reach on foot from most of Frankfurt’s central attractions. The most common access point is the Iron Bridge (Eiserner Steg), just a block south of Römerberg square—the footbridge links the Old Town and Sachsenhausen, and most sightseeing cruises set sail from the pier by the bridge on the north bank.

The Main River in Europe (pronounced "mine") flows through the German states of Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg and Hesse. The river begins near Kulmbach at the joining of its two headstreams, the Red Main and the White Main. In its upper and middle section, it runs in valleys of the German Highlands.

Your river cruise on the Main begins in Frankfurt, the city with the most impressive skyline in Germany. Make your way to the visitors' terrace of the Main Tower and enjoy the breathtaking view of the skyscrapers of the banking metropolis.

Making the most of the Main River: your guide to the top scenic sights and unmissable attractions between modern Frankfurt and historic Nuremberg, Germany

The paths along the Main River are among the best places to run in Frankfurt. The Main is the longest right tributary of the Rhine, with the older part of the city (Altstadt) on the north bank, and the ‘Museum Embankment’ highlighting the south bank.

The countryside along the Main River is best enjoyed on a bicycle or from a boat. The Main River Bike Path is 600 km long and follows the river from its sources all the way to its terminus at the Rhine River. The route is marked in both directions.