Through the Sinngrund in the Spessart
Discover imposing castles and palaces in the idyllic Sinn river valley. This hike in the north-east of the Spessart takes you through the green meadow landscape and the historic old town.
Rieneck
6 h
19 km
An idyllic river valley, imposing castles and fortresses and - in spring - an impressive natural spectacle: all this awaits you on this tour through the Sinngrund in the north-east of the Spessart. It starts at Rieneck railway station. The historic old town, with its winding alleyways, medieval half-timbered houses and the striking castle complex bear witness to a time when Rieneck was the centre of a powerful county.
Finally, the Sinngrund enchants with its lush green meadow landscape and, of course, its pearl: Burgsinn, which boasts three impressive castles belonging to the Barons of Thüngen. In Obersinn, you have the opportunity to get to know an interesting historical personality. Leo Weismantel, born in Obersinn, reacted sensitively and with foresight to the dramatic changes in contemporary history and influenced society to the best of his ability. A real rarity and at the same time the symbol of the Sinngrund is the chess flower, which transforms the meadows into a sea of purple flowers at the end of April. Several nature reserves have been established for the chess flower meadows and can be experienced along the tour.
A hiking tour for nature lovers, culture vultures and explorers
Start and end station
Start station
Bahnhof Rieneck
3 tour steps
19 km / 6 Stunden
End station
Bahnhof Obersinn
Our tip: Please make sure to check your train connection and the expected capacity before you start your journey.
Schedule
Tour starts on Bahnhof Rieneck
Direction
From Rieneck railway station, follow Bahnhofstraße and the "red crossbar" sign and turn right into Hauptstraße, which leads to the centre of the small town. There you will find the unique architectural ensemble of the Schindel House on pillars, the neo-classical church of St John and the historic town hall, which is also home to a museum. Outside the town hall is a relic of rude justice: a neck iron pillory.
If you want to treat yourself to a little break before starting your tranquil hike, we recommend the "Klein und Fein" café. The historic half-timbered house at Hauptstraße 7 is cosy and offers a variety of drinks and fresh, homemade pastries. Take a moment to get in the mood for your visit to the castle, which dominates the panorama of the town from afar.
It is only a few steps from the town centre to the time-honoured walls, whose "thick tower" is open to visitors.
Schloßberg 1
97794
Rieneck
Direction
Burgweg 11
97775
Burgsinn
Direction
Schulgasse 3
97791
Obersinn
