Spessart Trail “Niederrodenbach’s Barbarossa Spring and Monastery Ruins”

The Spessartspur trail starts at the Jahnstraße car park in the municipality of Hasselroth. The circular route leads into the forest past the burnt fir trees and, through ever-changing woodland scenery, steadily uphill to the summit of the Karlsberg. The route descends out of the forest via the Sauloch, offering fantastic views of Somborn and into the Spessart. Shortly afterwards, you reach the Edelweißhütte in Somborn, which is open at weekends. From there, the route continues through fields and orchard meadows towards Gondsroth, offering beautiful views, before returning to the starting point.

The trail starts at the Fernblick car park and follows the Spessartbogen downhill to the old Rodfeldeiche oak and on into the valley. From the edge of the forest, there are many different and new views and panoramic vistas of the landscape. Along the outskirts of Neuses, the path leads gently uphill again, offering further stunning views of the Vorspessart landscape. After crossing the access road to Fernblick, the Spessartspur runs through the forest and rejoins the Spessartbogen long-distance hiking trail. Together, the Bogen and the Spur lead back to the Fernblick car park.

The “Aufenauer Berg- und Talspur” combines sweeping views, tranquil forest paths and charming valley sections to create a varied hiking experience. From the Kirchberg, the view opens out over Aufenau and the Kinzig Valley. Historic boundary stones at the tri-border area and the valuable Zelleraue wetland make this Spessart trail particularly varied and rewarding.

This Spessart trail is particularly appealing to anyone wishing to experience the landscape, history and regional industrial heritage in combination. Along the route, historic sites, distinctive buildings and sections of the trail set amidst nature alternate. Information boards bring the history of industrialisation to life, with a regional focus.

Following the conquest of France, the Romans advanced across the Rhine. The Odenwald Limes was erected to secure the stretch between the Main and Neckar rivers, which were regarded as natural borders. This boundary wall, built around the year 85 AD, was intended to protect the Roman province of Germania Superior.The first stage of your walk takes you along the former border from Obernburg on the sunny banks of the Main to Michelstadt-Vielbrunn.During this scenically and culturally enriching tour, you will pass the remains of Roman watchtowers, forts (troop quarters), bathhouses and border fortifications. Informative signposts highlight the sights and provide insights into life in the former border region.

This short walk takes you along the historic city wall, past the Almosenturm tower to the Annakapelle chapel. Continue along the picturesque Kapellengasse to the Mittlerer Höhenweg, from where you can enjoy a magnificent view over the town and the Main Valley as far as the Spessart. On the way back, you will pass the Lower Gate, St. Peter and Paul's Church and the former Stiftshof before arriving back at your starting point at the Roman Museum.

Following the conquest of France, the Romans advanced across the Rhine. The Odenwald Limes was erected to secure the stretch between the Main and Neckar rivers, which were regarded as natural boundaries. This boundary wall, built around the year 85 AD, was intended to protect the Roman province of Germania Superior.Your hike takes you along the former borderline in five stages, from Obernburg on the sunny banks of the Main, through the densely wooded Odenwald, to Neckarzimmern in the romantic Neckar Valley.During this scenically and culturally enriching tour, you will pass the remains of Roman watchtowers, forts (troop quarters), bathhouses and border fortifications. Informative signposts highlight the sights and provide insights into life in the former border region.