Sulzbach: Rund um die Buchenmühle
12.7miLength
1,879ftElevation gain
6–6.5hrEstimated time
Loop
Popular ASP culture trail in the Spessart Nature Park, Bavaria
The European cultural route of the Archaeological Spessart Project consists of three loops that start from Buchenmühle and lead to very different landscapes. The Ostschleife leads to Soden and the Altenburg. The south loop leads to Dornau and the "world axis" and the west loop leads to the Main meadows of Sulzbach.
Reachable by bus and train if you start the tour from Sulzbach am Main train station. There are places to stop for a break.
Highlights of the hike:
- View of the Odenwald, the Main Plain and the Taunus
- "Mainaue bei Sulzbach" nature reserve
- Castle hill with ramparts of the former Altenburg
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Top sights
Altenburg - Ringwall
Cliff
Ausgrabungen Altenburg
Archaeological site
Friedhofskapelle
Church
Schloßberg
Peak
Benzberg
Peak
Knückel
Peak
Innerer Ringwall
Cliff
Langebuchenberg
Peak
Popular times
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Frequently asked questions
What’s helpful to know about this trail?
Try this 12.7-mile loop trail near Sulzbach am Main, Bavaria. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 35 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.
What is the expected weather this week for Sulzbach: Rund um die Buchenmühle?
Expected weather for Sulzbach: Rund um die Buchenmühle for the next 5 days is:
- Tue, September 22 - 67 degrees/clear
- Wed, September 23 - 65 degrees/showers
- Thu, September 24 - 63 degrees/foggy
- Fri, September 25 - 71 degrees/clear
- Sat, September 26 - 77 degrees/clear
Where is Sulzbach: Rund um die Buchenmühle located?
Sulzbach: Rund um die Buchenmühle is a trail located in Spessart Nature Park.
How hard is Sulzbach: Rund um die Buchenmühle?
Sulzbach: Rund um die Buchenmühle is considered a hard hike that covers 12.7 mi, with an elevation gain of 1,879 ft. It takes about 6–6.5 hr to complete. Hard trails usually cover longer distances, and may have long or steep climbs or more difficult obstacles.
What is the elevation gain for Sulzbach: Rund um die Buchenmühle?
Sulzbach: Rund um die Buchenmühle is considered a hard hike that covers 12.7 mi, with an elevation gain of 1,879 ft. It takes about 6–6.5 hr to complete. Hard trails usually cover longer distances, and may have long or steep climbs or more difficult obstacles.
Is Sulzbach: Rund um die Buchenmühle a loop?
Sulzbach: Rund um die Buchenmühle is a loop trail that covers 12.7 mi, with an elevation gain of 1,879 ft. It takes about 6–6.5 hr to complete. Loop trails have the same starting point and endpoint. You'll follow a single route without retracing your steps.
How long is Sulzbach: Rund um die Buchenmühle?
Sulzbach: Rund um die Buchenmühle is a loop trail that covers 12.7 mi, with an elevation gain of 1,879 ft. It takes about 6–6.5 hr to complete. Loop trails have the same starting point and endpoint. You'll follow a single route without retracing your steps.
Are dogs allowed on Sulzbach: Rund um die Buchenmühle?
Dogs may be allowed on Sulzbach: Rund um die Buchenmühle. Be sure to check regulations before heading out.
Is Sulzbach: Rund um die Buchenmühle paved?
Yes, according to trailgoers, Sulzbach: Rund um die Buchenmühle is partially paved.
Are there forests at Sulzbach: Rund um die Buchenmühle?
Yes, Sulzbach: Rund um die Buchenmühle is a forest trail in Spessart Nature Park.
Are there wildflowers at Sulzbach: Rund um die Buchenmühle?
Yes, trailgoers have reported a variety of wildflower types on Sulzbach: Rund um die Buchenmühle, though the specific types can vary from month to month.
Last updated on September 8, 2026 at 11:58 pm GMT+0