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Ruins of Botenlauben Castle – in the rose garden loop from Bad Kissingen

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Bavaria

Lower Franconia

Ruins of Botenlauben Castle – in the rose garden loop from Bad Kissingen

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Ruins of Botenlauben Castle – in the rose garden loop from Bad Kissingen

01:39

5.69km

130m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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Naturpark Bayerische Rhön

LSG "Bayerische Rhön"

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2.03 km

Ruins of Botenlauben Castle

Highlight • Castle

Well-preserved remains of the Botenlauben castle ruins. From the tower you have a fabulous view of Bad Kissingen and the Rhön.

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4.02 km

Lindesmühlpromenade

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Very beautifully maintained spa garden

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4.09 km

Bad Kissingen Spa

Highlight • Historical Site

The Bavarian State Spa of Bad Kissingen has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2021. Here, you can treat yourself to a soothing break and unwind from the hectic …

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4.39 km

Bad Kissingen spa gardens

Highlight • Monument

Strictly speaking, “Kurpark” is the collective term for three parks:
the spa garden, the rose garden and the Luitpoldpark.

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4.46 km

Rossini Hall (Arkadenbau, Bad Kissingen)

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The Regentenbau, which was built in the neo-baroque style, is undisputed the landmark of Bad Kissingen. A very impressive building

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4.63 km

Fountain in the Rosengarten, Bad Kissingen

Highlight • Natural Monument

The rose garden in Bad Kissingen was created for the citizens, whereas the spa garden was formerly reserved for spa guests. Today both parks are open to the public. Walking …

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4.65 km

in the rose garden

Highlight • Natural Monument

The rose garden is a beautiful park in the spa town of Bad Kissingen. There is a great big fountain with a nice water feature. You can go for a …

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5.18 km

Former Staatliches Kurhausbad, built 1925 - 1927 according to plans by Max Littmann. When it opened, it was the largest of its kind in Europe. It is a listed building and is currently being converted into a government office.

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5.69 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.13 km

928 m

789 m

691 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.62 km

1.93 km

771 m

343 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

Weather

Sunday 6 September

24°C

11°C

11 %

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Comments

November 20, 2022,Rundwanderweg Burg Ruine Botenlauben

Finally, the Botenlauben ruins circular route.
The town's oldest landmark, dating back to the 12th century, is enthroned high above the roofs of Bad Kissingen.

Once at the top you have a fantastic view (if it's not foggy) over ad Kissingen and the surrounding area.

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August 19, 2022,Bad Kissingen : zur Ruine Botenlauben

Tour taken from the hiking guide of the city of Bad Kissingen. Description and more at touren-rhoen.de/mobile/de/tour/wandern/rundwandern-zur-ruine-botenlauben-bad-kissingen-rhoen/56633584

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July 17, 2022,Rundweg Ruine Botenlauben Bad Kissingen - Rhön Wegzeichen RB

Today we drove to our district town of Bad Kissingen.
This pleasant circular route takes you to Bad Kissingen's oldest landmark: the Botenlauben castle ruins, which tower magnificently high above the city.

The starting point of the 5 km long tour is the Arkadensteg in the Kurgarten. From here it goes up the Stationsberg. As soon as you climb up, …

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August 23, 2021,Aussichtsturm Burg Botenlauben – Blick von der Brücke Runde von Bad Kissingen

Very nice tour. Actually to be created for everyone.

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July 8, 2022,Aussichtsturm Burg Botenlauben – Blick von der Brücke Runde von Bad Kissingen

This tour starts at the Bad Kissingen State Theater and leads directly up into the forest, which is quite steep. It leads to the castle ruins of Botenlauben with beautiful views again and again. From there you have a fantastic view over Bad Kissingen and the surrounding area. It's back downhill quite steeply then through the Kurpark back to the …

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Ruins of Botenlauben Castle – in the rose garden loop from Bad Kissingen

Ruins of Botenlauben Castle

Lindesmühlpromenade

Bad Kissingen Spa

Bad Kissingen spa gardens

Rossini Hall (Arkadenbau, Bad Kissingen)

Fountain in the Rosengarten, Bad Kissingen

in the rose garden

Kurhaus Bath, Bad Kissingen

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