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Spessart - Activities for the whole family
The Spessart is a low mountain range located between Vogelsberg, Rhön and Odenwald in Bavaria and Hessen. It is the largest contiguous area of mixed deciduous forests in Germany. Relaxing peace, comfortable family walks up to tours of several days are waiting for you in this charming holiday region. A holiday oasis with a rich sports, leisure and cultural programme awaits you. You should also not forget the Franconian gastronomy. All year round the holiday region Spessart offers attractive offers for young and old. Whether by bicycle, on foot, by boat or even on horseback - you won't be bored here! Also wellness and recreation seekers will find extensive spa and wellness offers in the villages Bad Orb and Bad Soden-Salmünster. The Spessart Therme is a health and wellness centre with thermal brine bathing area and sauna world. Bad Orb is home to the Toskana Therme, which captivates its visitors with underwater music. There are also about 26 Kneipp facilities in the region. In the region, numerous romantic villages and towns invite you to linger.
Hiking experience in the Spessart
There are many museums, castles and palaces, theatres and cultural hiking trails. Speaking of hiking - in the Spessart a special hiking experience awaits you. Hike through fairytale forests past streams and flowery meadows. It is also recommended to explore its new surroundings by bike. The signposted cycle paths lead you along rivers and streams as well as picturesque places. If you want to work out during your holiday, you can do so on demanding professional routes on a fitness tour. An experience for the whole family is a horseback ride through the Spessart nature park. In summer you can also stop for a swim at the lake on the way. Among the most popular sights are the castle ruins of Karlsburg and the moated castle of Mespelbrunn. Due to its hidden location between Frankfurt and Würzburg, the castle has remained in its original form to this day and was not damaged by the war. A special experience for the whole family is a ride with the steam locomotive.
Experience impressive history
In the historic town of Karlstadt you can experience history up close. The old town is surrounded by a city wall with towers and gates and houses buildings that are over 700 years old. A popular attraction is the Romanesque-Gothic small town cathedral, which attracts numerous visitors. The stair-gabled town hall and the artistic half-timbered facades of the bourgeois houses are also well worth seeing. More than 500 festivals are celebrated in the Spessart every year. From small but fine village festivals to large events such as the Würzburg Baroque Festival, there is everything. Experience the Spessart with the whole family and spend unforgettable holidays.
