Historical Karlstadt
Discover Karlstadt's historic old town with its town hall and horse mill, walk to the ruins of Karlsburg Castle and enjoy the view over the Main Valley - a tour full of history and panoramic views.
Karlstadt
4 h
8 km
The picturesque town of Karlstadt is overlooked by a no less romantic castle ruin. Planned on the drawing board in 1200, the Staufer layout of the historic old town with its chessboard-like layout has been preserved to this day.
The town, affectionately known as Karscht in Main Franconian dialect, is full of mostly medieval gems. This tour takes you to some striking buildings such as the parish church of St Andreas, the historic town hall and some of the town's many towers and gates. Finally, the ruins of Karlsburg Castle beckon with its panoramic view of the historic old town and the unique natural landscape of the Franconian wine country.
A hiking tour for families, nature lovers, culture vultures and explorers
Start and end station
Start station
5 tour steps
8 km / 4 Stunden
End station
Our tip: Please make sure to check your train connection and the expected capacity before you start your journey.
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Karlstadt railway station is directly adjacent to the old town. Walk straight ahead a few steps into Neue Bahnhofstraße and turn left into the pretty green area by the town wall. Stroll through this until you reach Alte Bahnhofstraße.
You are now entering the centre of the old town. You will notice the so-called "Arche" on your right. This pretty half-timbered house from the 16th century used to be the German School of Karlstadt and is now used by the Order of the Knights Templar as a monastery and guest house.
You probably don't feel like resting at the start of your hike and you have probably already spotted your first destination: the parish church of St Andrew.
Untere Spitalgasse 27/29
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Hauptstraße 75
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Burgweg
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Kirchplatz 1
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