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Bessenbach

View of Laufach – Steinknückl Summit loop from Unterbessenbach

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Germany
Bavaria
Lower Franconia
Landkreis Aschaffenburg
Bessenbach

View of Laufach – Steinknückl Summit loop from Unterbessenbach

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View of Laufach – Steinknückl Summit loop from Unterbessenbach

02:25

8.22km

230m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 15, 2025

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57 m

St. Mary's Chapel, Steiger

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Chapel built in the 17th century. In front of it stands an old oak tree, a natural monument.
More information about the chapel:
bessenbach.de/de/freizeit-kultur/sehenswertes/kirchen-kapellen/detailansicht?c7-item=94260

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342 m

Grazing Horses in Naturpark Spessart

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Super nice view

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3

700 m

Steigertour Trail in Naturpark Spessart

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From Frohnhofen towards Steiger

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3.67 km

View of Laufach

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Nice view of Laufach and Hain

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3.68 km

Alfred Wegener's record balloon landing site (1906) in Laufach

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As described on the information board, the balloon of the Wegener brothers landed here in 1906. There is seating a few meters away from the board

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6.80 km

Steinknückl Summit

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There is a summit book on the summit of the Steinknückel, which is now the 9th edition. There is not often something like this in the Spessart, so it is absolutely worth a visit.

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7.74 km

View of the Spessart Hills

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Simply a beautiful view of the wide Spessart

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7.81 km

Hollow Way with Panoramic View in Naturpark Spessart

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The hollow road leads to Steiger to the Gasthof Spessartruh where you can also stop for a break

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8.22 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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6.23 km

1.63 km

357 m

Surfaces

2.97 km

2.00 km

1.50 km

921 m

821 m

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