Best backpacking trails in Aschaffenburg

Wooded long-distance hiking trail Spessartweg 1 This hike goes through forests, past idyllic waters and offers impressive views. With numerous historical sights, this trail is an interesting mix of culture and nature. Highlights: - Natural paths - Signs for hotels, restaurants and sights - Views over the Spessart

Beautiful section of the route near Aschaffenburg, Bavaria. The first stage of Spessartweg 1 begins at the Aschaffenburger Fasanerie. In the footsteps of princes and pilgrims, you go along impressive rock formations and to the Teufelskanzlei, which offers fantastic views over the heights of the Taunus. We continue to the Hohen Kreuz and along the Ketzelburg ruins. The stage destination, the village of Steiger, is reached via the Schmerlenbach monastery and the Unterbessenbach...

Varied stage of the Mainradweg, Bavaria/Hesse. This stage of the Mainradweg starts in Aschaffenburg and ends in Mainz. It is worthwhile in any case to stay a while in Aschaffenburg to look at the numerous sights. After 50km, Frankfurt am Main is reached, whose striking skyline accompanies the tour for a good part of the way. You can take a short break here before continuing along the Main River towards Mainz. Since the route is well connected to public transport, sections can also be...