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Hasselroth

Welcome to Hasselroth, a charming destination in the heart of Germany. Situated between Frankfurt and Hanau, the town offers an idyllic landscape with numerous opportunities for outdoor activities as well as cultural highlights.

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Attractions in Hasselroth


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Hiking Trail · Spessart-Mainland
Spessartspur Oberrodenbach (188)
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 9.5 km
Duration 2:35 h
Ascent 127 m
Descent 127 m

A not very strenuous circular route on beautiful and varied paths.

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from Heinz He,   Community
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 6.5 km
Duration 1:40 h
Ascent 82 m
Descent 81 m

A nice walk mostly on narrow and soft forest paths without major climbs, with the Buchberg Tower as the literal highlight.

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from Heinz He,   Community
Hiking Trail · Spessart-Mainland
Spessartbogen
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 89.7 km
Duration 25:04 h
Ascent 1,937 m
Descent 1,864 m

magnificent landscape views, exciting discoveries, unforgettable moments The premium hiking route Spessartbogen meets all the demands of the ...

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from Naturpark Hessischer Spessart,   Community
Hiking Trail · Spessart-Mainland
Spessartspur Ysenburg Route (263)
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 5.7 km
Duration 1:30 h
Ascent 81 m
Descent 80 m

Beautiful forest walk without major climbs mostly on wide gravel paths.

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from Heinz He,   Community
Hiking Trail · Frankfurt am Main and surroundings
Hanau-Neuwirtshaus – Buchberg
Premium content Difficulty T2 moderate
Distance 23 km
Duration 5:45 h
Ascent 134 m
Descent 134 m

Forest hike with a view from the Buchbergturm Those who love extensive forest hikes will get their money's worth on this tour. The highlight is the ...

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from Gerhard Heimler, Thorsten Lensing,   Rother Bergverlag
recommended route Difficulty
Distance 4.2 km
Duration 1:09 h
Ascent 62 m
Descent 62 m

a varied hike over a short distance

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from Malin Plöger,   Spessart Tourismus und Marketing
recommended route Difficulty
Distance 8.4 km
Duration 2:13 h
Ascent 123 m
Descent 123 m

This 8.4-kilometer-long Spessart trail in Rodenbach offers great views of Somborn and into the Spessart. 

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from Malin Plöger,   Spessart Tourismus und Marketing
Difficulty
Distance 5.4 km
Duration 1:24 h
Ascent 79 m
Descent 80 m

Changing forest scenes and beautiful views characterize this Spessart trail. 

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from Malin Plöger,   Spessart Tourismus und Marketing
Hiking Trail · Spessart-Mainland
spessartbogen Day 2 - Geiselbach variant
Map / spessartbogen Day 2 - Geiselbach variant
Difficulty moderate
Distance 18.8 km
Duration 5:01 h
Ascent 207 m
Descent 354 m

Variant of the new premium hiking trail "Spessartbogen." http://www.spessartbogen.de/de/startseite/

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from Ralf Emge,   Community
Difficulty
Distance 6.1 km
Duration 1:35 h
Ascent 81 m
Descent 81 m

Great views from the Buchberg tower

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from Malin Plöger,   Spessart Tourismus und Marketing
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Hasselroth is known for its picturesque villages, such as Neuenhaßlau or Niedermittlau, which are surrounded by rolling hills and offer perfect starting points for hikes. In summer, you can also enjoy wonderful cycling here or paddling on the Main.

One of the most important sights in Hasselroth is the 16th-century Meerholz Castle, which is now used as an event venue and is a popular place for weddings. You should also visit the natural monument "Steinernes Haus" - a large boulder in the middle of the forest.

Culture enthusiasts should not miss a visit to the local history museum, where they can learn more about the history of the region. Another highlight is the annual castle festival at Meerholz Castle in August - a festival with medieval flair and many attractions for young and old.

For culinary delights, there are some traditional inns to discover in the villages around Hasselroth: Be sure to try the regional cheese "Handkäs" with music or enjoy fresh beer on tap.

But what do you do in Hasselroth when it rains? Don't worry! There are plenty of indoor activities such as a visit to the cinema in Gelnhausen or exploring the historic old town of Hanau.

Where is it nicest in Hasselroth? That's hard to say, because each place has its own charm. But the hiking trails around the "Kinzigstausee" lake are particularly idyllic, where you can wonderfully relax and enjoy nature.

Overall, Hasselroth is definitely worth a trip - whether for a day trip or as a destination for a longer stay. With this travel guide, you have received all the important information about the charming little town in the heart of Germany and can plan your trip optimally.

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Reviews

  • August 31, 2026
    Christiane We
    July 27, 2026
    Der Zuweg vom Bahnhof Schlüchtern zum Start des spessartbogens ist wie der weitere Verlauf absolut vorbildlich beschildert!! Hier kann nichts schiefgehen. Die erste Hälfte bis Bad Orb hat mir super gefallen. Vor allem, weil es viele weiche Pfade waren. In Bad Orb hab ich mir die Saline (sehr beeindruckend) angeschaut. Die zweite Hälfte bis Langenselbold hat mir nicht ganz so gut gefallen, da es hier dann doch leider viele Wege gab, die mit Schotter zugeschüttet wurden. Sehr sehr schade!!!!!!!!!!! Ansonsten aber wirklich sehr schön mit vielen Highlights!
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    Written August 31, 2026
    Hiking Trail
    Spessartbogen
  • March 19, 2022
    Juliane Hase
    Sehr angenehm zulaufen. Mischung aus Wald und Wiesen/Felder
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    Written March 19, 2022
  • August 13, 2018
    Jörg Tilsner
    August 11, 2018
    Bin Freitag Abends in Schlüchtern gestartet und war direkt posotiv überrascht da der Zubringer vom Bahnhof aus schon super gekennzeichnet war. Am Beginn hat man auch gleich die Brücke mit einem schönen Schild mit der Aufschrift Spessartbogen was immer schön ist für ein Bild vor der Tour. Die Kennzeichnung war stehts top und der Weg fürt oft abseits der Forstwege auf Singletrails was mir persönlich super gut gefallen hat. Bin bis Bad Orb gewandert da ich So. Mittags wieder zurück sein mußte über den Zubringe ging es dann nach Wächtersbach zum ZUg auch hier alles top beschildert. Die zeite Hälfte werde ich mal in 2 Wochen in Angriff nehmen denke das sind bestimmt genauso gut wie die erste Hälfte :-). Klare Empfehlung für den Spessartbogen
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    Written August 13, 2018
    Hiking Trail
    Spessartbogen
  • April 29, 2016
    W B
    April 22, 2016
    Eine Tour mit herrlichen Ausblicken sollte man unbedingt machen.
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    Written April 29, 2016
    Hiking Trail
    Spessartbogen

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