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Lower Franconia

Gemünden am Main

Scherenburg Castle – Old Town of Gemünden am Main loop from Schönau

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Lower Franconia

Gemünden am Main

Scherenburg Castle – Old Town of Gemünden am Main loop from Schönau

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Scherenburg Castle – Old Town of Gemünden am Main loop from Schönau

02:19

8.55km

120m

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: April 23, 2026

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Naturpark Spessart

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.75 km

Forest Trail in Naturpark Spessart

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Natural subsoil away from the forest highway

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2

3.66 km

Scherenburg Castle

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High above Gemünden lies the accessible castle ruin, partly with catering facilities and a theatre where the Scherenburg Festival takes place in the summer.

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3

3.77 km

View over Gemünden am Main

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This view makes you forget the time

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4

3.79 km

Ronkarzgarten (Apothecary Garden)

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Ronkarz Garden is a former pharmacy garden. Built by a certain Dr. Ronkarz between 1830 and 1845. With its red sandstone retaining walls, it represents a "remarkable and rare testimony …

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4.22 km

Market Square, Gemünden am Main

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Here in Gemünden, the Franconian Saale, the Sinn, and the Wern rivers flow into the Main. The town was first mentioned in 1243, and historic buildings, including the town hall, …

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6

4.35 km

Mühlentor Tower

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A monumental sandstone work, I think, a document of steadfastness

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7

4.39 km

Old Town of Gemünden am Main

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The tower dates back to the Middle Ages

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8.30 km

Schönau Monastery Church

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Definitely visit from the outside as well as from the inside ... also with a beautiful view of the Saale to the left of the church

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8.55 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.27 km

905 m

740 m

482 m

152 m

Surfaces

3.82 km

1.96 km

1,000 m

874 m

723 m

172 m

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

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