Rothenfels Castle – View of Erlach loop from Rothenfels

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Lower Franconia

Main-Spessart

Rothenfels

Rothenfels Castle – View of Erlach loop from Rothenfels

Moderate

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Rothenfels Castle – View of Erlach loop from Rothenfels

04:03

14.1km

330m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 30, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Spessart

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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488 m

Rothenfels Castle

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This stately castle was built in 1150. In 1342, the castle passed into the possession of the Prince-Bishopric of Würzburg, and in 1803 into the possession of the House of …

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Forest Nature Trail in Naturpark Spessart

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Beautiful narrow hiking trail in parts above the main road along the Main... Individual tree species are named here

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1.82 km

Schwarze Madonna Wayside Shrine

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2.79 km

View of Erlach

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Great view... if the weather permits

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6.65 km

DAV Main-Spessart Trail

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Beautiful trail, natural paths... gladly just for you

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8.20 km

Directional Signs to Einsiedel Neustadt, Aurora Rothenfels, and Neustadt Zwitzgrund

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Hiking trails in absolute silence, far away from the hustle and bustle ... here you are on velvet paws

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8.37 km

Shelter in Naturpark Spessart

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Be sure to use the mountain stage ... is a very appealing path

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14.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.53 km

5.38 km

1.16 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.96 km

2.38 km

1.62 km

1.46 km

714 m

Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

Weather

Monday 19 October

13°C

3°C

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Comments

November 27, 2025,Burg Rothenfels – Blick auf Neustadt am Main Runde von Erlach

Today was probably my last November hike before December arrives. Marianne and I spontaneously decided to head out one last time and met early in Erlach. We quickly said hello, grabbed our backpacks, and set off towards Rothenfels Castle.

The initial climb was steep enough to make it clear that my calves weren't going to be resting today, but that …

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