Untermarkt (Lower Market), Gelnhausen – Gelnhausen Old Town loop from Gelnhausen

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Gelnhausen

Untermarkt (Lower Market), Gelnhausen – Gelnhausen Old Town loop from Gelnhausen

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Untermarkt (Lower Market), Gelnhausen – Gelnhausen Old Town loop from Gelnhausen

01:16

4.55km

80m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

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Naturpark Hessischer Spessart

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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691 m

Old Town Hall, Gelnhausen

Highlight • Historical Site

In the meantime, more space is needed for the many administrative staff… 😏

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743 m

Imperial Palace of Gelnhausen (Kaiserpfalz Gelnhausen)

Highlight • Historical Site

Definitely a highlight, if you can do something with "old" stones.

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860 m

Tithe Barn Gelnhausen

Highlight • Historical Site

The tax office from earlier days..🤭

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1.38 km

Untermarkt (Lower Market), Gelnhausen

Highlight • Historical Site

Don’t forget to close your mouth again because of the beauty of this market place…😮

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1.51 km

In the entire old town one finds affectionately restored half-timbered buildings beside certificates of medieval architecture. Many small shops and restaurants "sweeten" the sightseeing of the city.

In addition, the …

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1.81 km

Gelnhausen Town Hall

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One of the countless well-preserved half-timbered houses… fantastically beautiful to look at

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1.99 km

Marienkirche Gelnhausen

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The Marienkirche is the landmark of Gelnhausen. The church was first mentioned in writing in 1223. The architectural style of the church combines late Romanesque and early Gothic, also known …

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2.51 km

View Through the Archway

Highlight • Monument

4.55 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.97 km

1.19 km

200 m

162 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.47 km

1.75 km

320 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Comments

July 12, 2026,🏰 Sightseeing Tour Gelnhausen

Immerse yourself in the era of Emperor Frederick I. - the founder of today's Barbarossa city. The beautiful old town with two market squares invites you to linger and enjoy.

The historic small town of Gelnhausen is located on the Kinzig river and, with its beautiful old town, is a popular destination for tourists from all over Germany. Many …

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May 15, 2022,Barbarossa-Stadt Gelnhausen

Together with the members of the home and history association Grossentaft we were allowed to take part in a guided tour of Gelnhausen today.
We first went to Gelnhausen by train. We still had some time before the tour of the Imperial Palace (duration approx. 1 hour), which started around 11:30 a.m., and we were able to explore the surrounding …

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