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Erlensee

Welcome to Erlensee, a picturesque destination in Spessart, Germany. This charming place is known for its breathtaking nature and the many activities visitors can do here.

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Attractions in Erlensee


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Long Distance Hiking · Middle Rhine
Eastern Limes hiking trail
recommended route Difficulty moderate Open
Distance 736 km
Duration 194:10 h
Ascent 9,553 m
Descent 9,262 m

The Limes hiking trail begins in Rheinbrohl (Rhine) and ends at the Danube near Eining. It passes through the federal states of Rhineland ...

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Touristikgemeinschaft Odenwald
Map / ADAC LiteRadRoute H3: From Wächtersbach to Hanau
Premium content Difficulty easy
Distance 70.2 km
Duration 4:50 h
Ascent 236 m
Descent 383 m

This LiteRadRoute leads along the almost flat R3 through the beautiful Kinzig Valley.

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from Tanja Ahrens,   ADAC Wanderführer
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 56 km
Duration 3:42 h
Ascent 2 m
Descent 174 m

Finale! A change of scenery is on the agenda. From Vogelsberg to the edge of the Spessart in the Kinzig valley and from there to the Main river.

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Wandermagazin
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 85.8 km
Duration 5:59 h
Ascent 468 m
Descent 649 m

Stage 11 on my route from Copenhagen to Basel and part 49 of my route North Cape - Basel The adjacent routes: previous: North Cape - ...

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from Peter Ch. Schachtler,   Community
Long Distance Cycling · Middle Rhine
German Limes Cycle Route
recommended route Difficulty
Distance 826 km
Duration 36:30 h
Ascent 7,778 m
Descent 7,497 m

Along the old Roman Empire border, the bike path leads through four federal states. Along the way, numerous sights and museums with exhibits from ...

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Touristikgemeinschaft HeilbronnerLand e.V.
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 743.2 km
Duration 196:45 h
Ascent 9,749 m
Descent 9,458 m

The Upper German-Rhaetian Limes, which marked the border of the Roman Empire between the rivers Rhine and Danube over a length of 550 km.

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from Kim Ehleiter,   Community
Map / Tour of Germany Part 2 #tourdallemagne Hockenheim Hannover 560 km
Difficulty moderate
Distance 563.5 km
Duration 39:56 h
Ascent 1,269 m
Descent 1,302 m

This is part 2 of our bike tour #tourdallemagne from Oberstdorf to Flensburg: Hockenheim to Hannover 560 km 85 km: Darmstadt 165 km: ...

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from Klaus Nottbohm,   Community
Premium content Difficulty difficult
Distance 130.3 km
Duration 10:00 h
Ascent 1,230 m
Descent 1,060 m

We’ll ride the first and second stages of the “German Fairy Tale Route.” Along the way, we’ll visit all the enchanting fairy-tale locations that ...

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Hiking Trail · Lahntal
Trais Horloff - Hanau Wolfgang
Difficulty moderate
Distance 46.8 km
Duration 11:48 h
Ascent 300 m
Descent 319 m

Part of my long-distance hike to Italy

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from Frank Roeberg,   Community
Difficulty
Distance 237.9 km
Duration 16:35 h
Ascent 973 m
Descent 765 m

You follow the Hessian long-distance cycling route R3 tracing the footsteps of the episcopal grape courier from Fulda.

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from Hessen Tourismus,   Community
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The geographical location of Erlensee is simply impressive. It lies on the edge of the Spessart - one of the largest contiguous forest areas in Germany. There are numerous hiking trails and cycle paths here through dense forests and along crystal clear rivers.

One of the tourist attractions in Erlensee is the 18th century Philippsruhe Castle with its beautiful park and museum. Culture enthusiasts can visit the municipal theatre or take a tour of the historic town museum.

A variety of cultural highlights take place throughout the year, such as the annual summer festival or wine festival in autumn. Erlensee also has a lot to offer in the way of culinary delights: Be sure to try the regional apple wine as well as typical dishes such as bratwurst with sauerkraut or handkäs with music.

The best seasons for outdoor activities are spring to autumn. The most popular activities include hiking, mountain biking, canoeing on the Main River as well as fishing in lakes surrounded by idyllic scenery.

But what do you do in Erlensee when it rains? Don't worry! In this case, we recommend a visit to the Lochmühle amusement park or the "Montemare" swimming pool. Here you can enjoy yourself even on rainy days.

Where is the most beautiful place in Erlensee, Spessart? That depends on your personal preferences. However, we recommend a visit to the "Hoher Vogelsberg" nature park or a hike through the forest around Philippsruhe Castle for unforgettable views of the picturesque landscape.

Erlensee, Spessart is definitely worth a trip and our travel guide offers lots of useful tips and information to make your trip an unforgettable experience!

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  • August 27, 2026
    Ela Klein 
    August 16, 2026
    Dieser Pilgerweg ist bisher für mich der schönste in Deutschland .. er hat dem Mosel-Camino für mich übertroffen.. unfassbar toller Weg ,super liebe hilfsbereite Menschen unterwegs und die verschlafenen hübschen Dörfer die man durchstreift sind wirklich toll.. anspruchsvoll fand ich den Weg nicht , man kann diesen Weg absolut nach den so gut ausgeschilderten Muschel laufen .. ich würde ihn nochmal Pilgern 👍🏽
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    Written August 27, 2026

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