Spessart Trail “Ulmbacher Höhenrunde”

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The Ulmbach High-Altitude Circuit takes you through the open countryside around the western hills of Ulmbach and rewards you with sweeping views of the Vogelsberg, the Kinzig Valley and the Spessart. As you walk alongside the ‘Stubbach bei Ulmbach’ nature reserve, you’ll experience tranquil nature and charming distant views.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 3.40 mi
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    Average duration: 1h 45 
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    Difficulty: Easy
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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 230 ft
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    Descent: - 230 ft
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    Highest point: 1,378 ft
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    Lowest point: 1,165 ft
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Description of the walk

Markings: Ground markings on this walking trail

The Spessart Trail starts at the end of Stubbachweg and from here runs through open countryside around the western hills of Ulmbach. It first heads north with views towards the Vogelsberg and then westwards along the ‘Stubbach bei Ulmbach’ nature reserve.

The trail then takes walkers westwards, with views to the south over the Kinzig Valley and the Spessart. High above Ulmbach, within sight of the Galgenberg (421.3 metres), a seating area by the elevated water tank invites you to take a break before heading back down to the starting point.

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 1,329 ft
  2. S/E : mi 3.4 - alt. 1,329 ft

Notes

Author: thh.tours

Tips and further information:

  • The recommended direction of travel is anti-clockwise.
  • A section of this walking route runs across agricultural land. Out of consideration for the farming activities taking place, signposts have deliberately been omitted in this area. Please pay particular attention to the ground markings here, which will guide you along the correct path. This will ensure you stay on the intended route whilst also contributing to a respectful coexistence between those seeking recreation and the farming community.


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Walking Spessart Trail “Steinau High”

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The Spessart Trail ‘Steinauer Hochgefühl’ combines sweeping views across the Kinzig Valley as far as the Vogelsberg with peaceful paths through meadows, fields and woodland. Along the way, open landscapes, small clearings and dense deciduous forests alternate in a particularly charming way. There are also impressive natural and cultural sites to explore around Steinau: the historic old town with its castle and the Brothers Grimm House, as well as important nature reserves on the Bellinger Berg and near the Neudorfwiesen.

Walking Spessart Trail “Brachttaler Steingut Panorama”

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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.

Walking Spessart Trail “Aufenauer Mountain and Valley Trail”

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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.

Walking Spessart Trail “Quellwinkel Kinzig”

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Around the source of the Kinzig, walkers will find a slice of the Rhön within the Spessart: ridges offering unobstructed views contrast with the densely wooded hills typical of the Spessart. They allow you to see for miles – all the way to the Wasserkuppe in the Rhön. The abundance of panoramic views is what makes this 13.6 km-long Spessart trail around the basin formed by the Kinzig and its first tributaries so special.

Walking Spessart Trail “Wegscheide – Bad Orb and Burgjosser Heiligen”

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Walking Spessart Trail “Junge Jossa Lettgenbrunn”

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The circular walk starts in Lettgenbrunn. Not far from the source of the Jossa, this scenic route alternates between narrow paths through the forest, along the edges of woodland and across colourful meadows. Coming from the direction of Pfaffenhausen, in spring – alongside the beautiful panoramic views that can be enjoyed all year round – an avenue of wild cherry trees, cloaked in white blossom, is a real sight to behold. Another highlight is the legendary Beilstein – a basalt rock formation with numerous columns that has been a protected natural site for a very long time.

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The Spessart Trail starts at the ‘Langer Grund’ car park and, accompanied by the clear, young River Jossa, leads towards the source of this small Spessart stream. On the outskirts of Lettgenbrunn, the path climbs gently uphill and runs alongside dense green hedgerows, offering sweeping views over the Jossa Valley and the wooded hilltops of the Spessart. In the forest, by the moss-green charcoal burner’s hut and an old boundary stone adorned with a coat of arms, the trail crosses the Spessart trail ‘Junge Jossa Lettgenbrunn’ and leads downhill along quiet, unspoilt paths back to the starting point. In this way, the route combines tranquil forest sections and stretches offering splendid views in a particularly charming manner.

Walking Spessart Trail “Jossgrund – Wachhütte and Minenwerfergrund”

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↔5.17 mi ↗+436 ft ↘-436 ft ◔2h 45 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Jossgrund (Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt)
The Minenwerfergrund car park is situated in the valley of the young River Jossa and still bears its name from the Second World War. Today, however, the starting point of the Spessartspur is a wonderfully peaceful spot in the heart of nature. Along the way, the many impressive mounds of the red forest ant are particularly eye-catching.

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