The northwestern parts of Dettelsbach border the area of the northern triangle of the Main River, in the southwest Dettelbach is part of the southern triangle of the Main. The quarry of shell limestone Dettelbach is of particular geoscientific importance.The city is also surrounded by several nature reserves, such as the Fauna-Flora-Habitat Mainaue and the ornitological protection area Maintal between Schweinfurt and Dettelbach.

Dettelbach belongs to the Maingau zone, which is one of the warmest and driest zones in Germany.The average annual temperature is around eight degrees Celsius and annual rainfall is around 600 millimeters.

Today, Dettelbach is the seventh largest vine-growing community in the Franconian region.The Altstadt-Weinfest in front of the town hall, which takes place every year in June, is one of the most prestigious of its kind.The saga and myth trail, which opened in 2009, leads across the vineyards southwest of Egerländer Straße and legends from Dettelbach.

The Pilgervolk sculpture trail, opened in 2005, leads from the winding old town to the pilgrimage church of Maria im Sand _{[49.805017 10.170455]}.The pilgrimage church with a 500-year tradition and attached Franciscan monastery is located on the eastern outskirts of Dettelbach.The sacred building dates from 1608 to 1613.With 8000 pilgrims annually, Dettelbach is today the most important place of pilgrimage in Lower Franconia.

The Pilgrim & Pilgrim Museum Dettelbach, located in the so-called Baumann House, is dedicated to Christian sacred art and is part of the "Street of the Museums of the Diocese of Würzburg".

The Dettelbacher Muskatzine is a pastry specialty that is designed in the form of a tie bow.The main ingredient of the Muskatzine is of course nutmeg but also honey, almonds, nuts and cloves and cardamom. Muskatzinen, originally a pastry for pilgrims, are now produced all year round.

(c) Elisabeth Storer