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The Top 20 Attractions in the Spessart

There are plenty of places to see and visit in the Spessart. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Spessart is a region where 20

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: October 31, 2025

View of Johannisburg Castle

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The castle Johannesburg with its castle garden, which also houses a Kreuzergarten and the beautiful old town with its restaurants cafes and bars is always worth a visit.

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Miltenberg Old Town and Main Riverside Promenade

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The promenade is an absolute must on a trip to Miltenberg!

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Old Town of Lohr am Main

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Lohr am Main is a charming town in the district of Main-Spessart. Many events and the fairy-tale old town with its sights make Lohr attractive for visitors and tourists. Lohr …

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Ludwig Tower (Hahnenkamm)

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So far, the tower was always open. Should he ever be closed - the key is in the mountain inn.

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Karlstadt Old Town

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Especially in the summer months, the old town is a popular destination for cycle tourists who come to Karlstadt via the Werntal cycle path as well as the Maintal cycle path. The Franconian Marienweg also runs through Karlstadt.

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Klingenberg am Main Old Town and Vineyards

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Klingenberg is a magical place with a town center that tempts you to dream and lots of good restaurants and wine bars, so that everyone is taken care of.

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Main Cycle Route (Mainradweg)

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The Main valley with its beautiful towns, quaint villages, steep vineyards and Häckerwirtschaften and old half-timbered houses is the border between Spessart and Odenwald. These beautiful woodlands offer hundreds of …

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View of the vineyards along the Main Cycle Path

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The Mainradweg is particularly impressive here. The river has dug deep into the landscape and the slopes offer the best conditions for good wine.

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Mespelbrunn Castle

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The Mespelbrunn moated castle is something special. It is 600 years old, has never been destroyed and is still the home of the Echter von Mespelbrunn family. It was the …

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Wertheim Castle

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Wertheim was probably in the 8th/9th Founded Century. The name of the two-river city is derived from Werder meaning island or elevation in a river.[18] The interpretation of the place …

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The Top 20 Attractions in the Spessart

View of Johannisburg Castle

Miltenberg Old Town and Main Riverside Promenade

Old Town of Lohr am Main

Ludwig Tower (Hahnenkamm)

Karlstadt Old Town

Klingenberg am Main Old Town and Vineyards

Main Cycle Route (Mainradweg)

View of the vineyards along the Main Cycle Path

Mespelbrunn Castle

Wertheim Castle

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Most popular attractions in the Spessart

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