Magical Spessart

The hiking region surrounding Spessart National Park beckons its visitors with an unparalleled variety of hiking trails, unmatched anywhere in Germany. Along shaded paths, you'll traverse nearly untouched landscapes, with the dense forest canopy overhead serenaded by the gentle melodies of countless birds and the hushed rustling of dried leaves beneath your hiking shoes. Peaceful Franconian-style villages dot the route, their rustic half-timbered houses warmly welcoming you with regional delicacies and inviting you to linger.

As you journey through the so-called "Räuberland" or "land of bandits," you'll be guided by the calls of woodpeckers, ultimately arriving in the picturesque town of Aschaffenburg. Here, a wealth of exquisite gardens, ancient castles, and historic monasteries awaits, providing the perfect conclusion to your enchanting hiking holiday.

Spessart remains a hidden gem for hikers, offering unspoiled nature, tranquillity, and top-notch hiking trails, as well as castles, the Main River, hearty culinary delights, and charming small towns. It's an insider's paradise waiting to be discovered.

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Details about the walking holiday from Gemunden to Aschaffenburg

The three-river town of Gemünden, the Snow White town of Lohr and Aschaffenburg with its wonderful old town and many sights - the first destinations on the tour are all gems of Franconian history and culture. Follow in the footsteps of the Echter family in Mespelbrunn. On day 6 of the tour, you dive into Räuberland.

The Main valley, the forest, the lush green meadows and the wide fields make for a unique experience of nature, here you will find true tranquillity. The last hiking stage takes you first to the Geißhöhe, which is around 520 metres high. The last kilometres of the tour finally lead to Henneburg Castle, one of the largest castle ruins in Bavaria.

The highlights of the Spessart walking tour:

• Spessart Nature Park: Hiking in the low mountain range is a real pleasure! This is not least due to the award-winning hiking trails, which on the one hand have been beautifully laid out.

• Castles and parks: Both Johannisburg Castle and Mespelbrunn, as well as all the other magnificent buildings on the tour, are worth a visit.

• Franconian hospitality: Franconia not only has world-famous vineyards but also one of the highest brewery densities in the world!

• Medieval monasteries: You will never go long on this tour without seeing the view of a historic wall that is an imposing reminder of the past.

• Pristine hiking trails: The Spessart is one of those areas where nature still seems to be in harmony with itself.

Worth knowing about the hiking tour in the Spessart

This walking tour suits all kinds of hiking enthusiasts. As a low mountain range, it never gets steep in the Spessart, the mountains are rarely higher than 600 metres. The route takes you to enchanting small towns and magical natural backdrops.

Route summary

Throughout you walk on well-maintained hiking paths, forest trails and in parts also on forest roads. The route leads gently along the hills of the Spessart, for walking times of up to 5.5 hours a good basic fitness level is sufficient. Longer tours can comfortably be shortened by public transport.

This tour has been graded as Medium. Find out more about our walking holiday difficulty levels.

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