ヴァルダシャファーフォーストの洞窟・トップ14

A great place for a break, with 2 tables and several benches under a roof overhang, so even in mixed weather it's ideal to get your food out of your backpack.

Rothenbuch is one of the oldest and most important towns in the Inner Spessart region. The first documented mention of "zuo den Rodenboychen" dates back to 1318, when the Archbishop of Mainz, Peter von Aspelt, and the Bishop of Würzburg, Gottfried III von Hohenlohe, concluded a security cooperation agreement here. In 1342, construction began on a castle in Rothenbuch, at the source of the Hafenlohr River. The first inhabitants were likely settled there as hunting lodgers. During the Peasants' War of 1525, the castle was severely damaged or destroyed. In 1566, the castle was rebuilt and expanded on the orders of Daniel Brendel von Homburg, Elector of Mainz. The first depiction of Rothenbuch can be found on one of the oldest existing Spessart maps, the so-called Pfinzig map from 1594. Source: Wikipedia

A beautiful castle

First a courthouse, then a monastery and children's home, and now a hotel: Rothenbuch Castle has a very eventful history. If you don't want to stay overnight, you can eat in the restaurant from Monday to Saturday between 2 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. More information at http://www.gast-im-schloss.com.

The Oberaulenbach moated castle in the Renaissance style is located in the Spessart Nature Park not far from the Unteraulenbach district of the Eschau market. Unfortunately, you can't get all the way to it...private property...fenced

A somewhat arduous climb up the stairs leads to the remains of the walls of the former castle. Good information boards give information about the history and the probable appearance. A rest area is also available here.

Only to be admired while walking by... in private hands... we have to stay outside

Rothenbuch Castle was built in 1567 by Daniel Brendel von Homburg and was the administrative center of the Electors of Mainz. From 1882 to 1986 it served as an orphanage, run by the Maria Stern Sisters. In 1995 it was converted into a castle hotel. Source: Information board on the building