The Top 20 Castles in Main-Spessart
A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 20
beautiful castles to choose from in Main-Spessart. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from in Main-Spessart. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: October 18, 2025
Once a noble seat, later a place of jurisdiction - and now for almost 100 years in the hands of committed people who maintain the walls and keep their spirit.
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Homburg Castle is primarily dedicated to art. There are chamber concerts and exhibitions and the artist Linda Schwarz is at home with her graphic workshop in another wing of the building. The former knight's castle has become an artistic gem.
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Gemünden am Main is, as the name implies, on the Main. But also at the Franconian Saale. This opens here in the Main. The place is a very nice stage …
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Karlstadt, founded around 1200, has a lot to offer. In the old town, surrounded by walls, towers and gates, the visitor discovers buildings and structures that have been preserved for …
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The first stone has stood on the next here since 1008... as a castle always undefeated! A real hiker's hit, including the surrounding landscape that is under nature protection
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The Sinntal tour with Gemünden, Rieneck, Burgsinn and Altengronau is a real "must". I'll probably do that a few more times!
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The Markuskapelle is one of the two. Starting points of the European cultural route Mühlenstraße Haseltal.
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Towering ninety meters high on a rock spur above the left bank of the Main, the ruins of Karlsburg, which was destroyed in the 16th century during the Peasant Wars, …
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The Scherenburg was built in 1243 by the Counts of Rieneck to secure customs revenue during the crossing of the Main. Due to border disputes with the Würzburg Bishop Hermann …
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Wolfsmünster Castle was built by Philipp II von Thüngen and his father Albrecht. The portal bears the Thüngen coat of arms, framed by the year 1584.
In 1670 ownership was …
In 1670 ownership was …
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