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Erlenbach am Main

Welcome to Erlenbach am Main and Miltenberg, a charming destination in southern Germany known for its picturesque landscape and rich culture. This Travel Guide offers you valuable travel tips and information about the best sights, cultural highlights and culinary specialities of the region.

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Attractions in Erlenbach am Main


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Long Distance Hiking · Spessart
Franconian Red Wine Trail Bürgstadt-Elsenfeld
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 48.8 km
Duration 13:30 h
Ascent 878 m
Descent 883 m

A route for all seasons. Scenic hike through the lovely landscape of the Churfranken Main valley. Not only the landscape is enjoyed.

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Long Distance Hiking · Churfranken
Franconian Red Wine Hiking Trail
recommended route Difficulty difficult closed
Distance 79.1 km
Duration 20:00 h
Ascent 1,184 m
Descent 1,169 m

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from Churfranken e.V.,   Churfranken
Long Distance Hiking · Churfranken
Churfranken Castle and Palace Route
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 93.7 km
Duration 19:30 h
Ascent 2,218 m
Descent 2,201 m

Through deep forests, idyllic valleys, and picturesque vineyards: step by step, the hiking route leads on well-developed paths to Churfranken's ...

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from Churfranken e.V.,   Churfranken
Thematic Trail · Spessart-Mainland
Franconia – Red Wine Hiking Trail
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 14.5 km
Duration 3:55 h
Ascent 292 m
Descent 294 m

Beautiful hiking route through the vineyards with a view over the Main Valley. Numerous places to stop and continuously paved paths.

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Deutsches Weininstitut GmbH
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 44.1 km
Duration 2:45 h
Ascent 408 m
Descent 409 m

Circular route from Erlenbach via the Spessart and along the Main. Route 2 in "The most beautiful cycle paths of our region". This route can ...

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from Churfranken e.V.,   Churfranken
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 4.1 km
Duration 1:15 h
Ascent 128 m
Descent 119 m

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Mountain Bike · Spessart-Mainland
Vineyard route
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 50.9 km
Duration 3:30 h
Ascent 623 m
Descent 624 m

This extensive route with wonderful views over the Main valley leads us past the Clingenburg ruin and Engelberg monastery through the romantic ...

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from www.spessart-biker.de,   Outdooractive Editors
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 14.9 km
Duration 4:15 h
Ascent 293 m
Descent 285 m

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from Churfranken e.V.,   Churfranken
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 6.5 km
Duration 2:20 h
Ascent 143 m
Descent 143 m

A circular hike past the Himmelthal Monastery with beautiful views of the Main valley, the foothills of the Odenwald, and the Spessart.

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from Mainland Miltenberg - Churfranken e.V. in Zusammenarbeit mit Dietmar Boll und dem Markt Elsenfeld,   Churfranken
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 8.9 km
Duration 3:00 h
Ascent 194 m
Descent 194 m

Beautiful changing views of Rück-Schippach, the vineyards, and the Main valley. Shortly before the end of the circular route, there is a 200 m ...

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from Mainland Miltenberg - Churfranken e.V. in Zusammenarbeit mit Dietmar Boll und dem Markt Elsenfeld,   Churfranken
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Geographically, Erlenbach am Main is located directly on the banks of the Main River, surrounded by green forests and rolling hills. The nearby town of Miltenberg is only a few kilometres away and is also a popular destination for tourists due to its historic architecture from the Middle Ages.

Sights relevant to tourism include Löwenstein Castle with its magnificent gardens and the town church of St. Laurentius in Miltenberg. The Engelberg Monastery in Großheubach and the Alte Fasanerie Game Park are also worth a visit.

Cultural highlights abound here: from traditional festivals such as the Wine and Beer Festival to modern art exhibitions at the Museum Modern Art - everyone gets their money's worth here!

But this region also has a lot to offer in terms of cuisine: Be sure to try the regional asparagus or sample one of the many local beers during a brewery tour.

For those who like to be active, you can relax by hiking through the idyllic nature or take a canoe tour on the Main River. In winter, the Amorbach skiing area beckons with slopes of all levels of difficulty.

And if it rains? Then a visit to the Miltenberg cinema or the indoor playground "Kinderland" is a good idea.

Where is the most beautiful place in Erlenbach am Main, Miltenberg, Germany? That's hard to say - each place has its own unique charm and deserves a visit! But the historic alleys of Miltenberg and the view of the Main from Löwenstein Castle are particularly recommended.

Erlenbach am Main and Miltenberg are definitely worth a trip for anyone who loves nature, history and culinary delights. This travel guide is designed to help you get the most out of your stay!

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Reviews

  • January 26, 2025
    Andreas Rinner
    January 25, 2025
    ich empfand die Wanderung als landschaftlich wie auch wegeseitig abwechslungsreich und auch ausgesprochen schön. Einziges Manko: einen Wegweiser "Schwarze Eule" konnte ich nicht wahrnehmen, anders als die Nordic Walking Wege 1 und 2.
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    Written January 26, 2025
  • April 30, 2024
    Stef Anie
    April 30, 2024
    Zwar die kürzeste, aber mit Abstand die schönste Etappe. Wenn man sich die Zeit nimmt, um alles genau zu erkunden, inklusive aller Hinweisschilder (Bienenlehrpfad), ist man einige Zeit beschäftigt. Zwei kleine Kritikpunkte. Die App kennt den Alternativweg über die Burg nicht und auf dem Weg zur Burg sind keine Schilder angebracht.
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    Written April 30, 2024
  • April 29, 2024
    Stef Anie
    April 29, 2024
    Sehr schöner Weg. Ein Großteil des Rücker Besinnungswegea führt hier ebenfalls entlang. Natur, Ruhe und Achtsamkeit werden hier groß geschrieben
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    Written April 29, 2024
  • August 06, 2023
    Günter Romer
    Ja so war und ist es.
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    Written August 06, 2023
  • August 06, 2023
    Thomas Kuhn 
    Es war mal wieder eine schöne Tour durch den Odenwald. Die Organisation war allerbestens. Eine Tour mit Freunden.
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    Written August 06, 2023
  • June 04, 2023
    Patrick Schmidt
    June 09, 2022
    Schöner Weg, besonders toll die Aussicht oben an den Weinbergen bei Klingenberg entlang
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    Written June 04, 2023
    Long Distance Hiking
    Franconian Red Wine Hiking Trail
  • February 03, 2023
    Anonymous Roamer
    February 01, 2023
    Angenehme und abwechslungsreiche Strecke. Interessant der Hügelgräber Themenweg
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    Written February 03, 2023
  • November 12, 2020
    Jürgen Harald
    Besonders im Herbst ist es in den Erlenbacher Weinbergen sehr schön. Die Buntsandsteinsteillagen und die herbstlichen Weinblätter bzw. Weinstöcke sind tolle Fotomotive.
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    Written November 12, 2020
  • November 12, 2020
    Jürgen Harald
    October 15, 2020
    Im Herbst gefallen mir die churfränkischen Wanderwege besonders gut. Daher sind wir auch mehrere Etappen des Fränkischen Rotweinwanderweges zu dieser Jahreszeit gewandert.
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    Blick auf Erlenbach vom Fränkischen Rotweinwanderweg
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    Franconian red wine trail near Erlenbach
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    Written November 12, 2020
  • November 12, 2020
    Jürgen Harald
    Eine Wanderung durch den Forstwald ist auf alle Fälle zu empfehlen. Wir sind am Parkplatz Waldfriedhof gestartet und die Runde gelaufen.
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    Written November 12, 2020
  • November 12, 2020
    Jürgen Harald
    Die Tour durch die Erlenbacher Weinberge ist sehr abwechslungsreich und absolut empfehlenswert. Neu ist jetzt der terroir f Punkt Churfranken.
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    Written November 12, 2020
  • October 15, 2020
    jungwandern.de Online Wandermagazin 
    Toller Wanderweg, der auf mehrere Etappen individuell eingeplant werden kann. Vor allem die Aussichten vom terroir f-Aussichtspunkt in Klingenberg sind traumhaft! www.jungwandern.de/fraenkischer-rotwein-wanderweg/
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    Written October 15, 2020
    Long Distance Hiking
    Franconian Red Wine Hiking Trail

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