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Historical Karlstadt

Viewpoint
Hiking Trails
Culturally Important
Castles

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.

Start
Karlstadt
Duration
4 h
Distance
8 km
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Blick von der Burgruine Karlsburg auf den Main, Foto: Uwe Miethe, Lizenz: DB Burgruine Karlsburg, Foto: Stadt Karlstadt Karlsburg Wanderer Blick von der Karlsburg auf Karlstadt, Foto: JM, Lizenz: Stadt Karlstadt Karlstadt Mainwiesen, rechts die Stadtmauer, Foto: Uwe Miethe, Lizenz: DB Blick über den Kirchplatz zur Stadtpfarrkirche St. Andreas, Foto: Uwe Miethe, Lizenz: DB Historisches Rathaus Karlstadt, Foto: Uwe Miethe, Lizenz: DB Die alte Roßmühle, Foto: Uwe Miethe, Lizenz: DB Oberes Tor und Oberer Torturm, Foto: Uwe Miethe, Lizenz: DB Burgruine Karlsburg, Foto: Fränkisches Weinland
Key facts of the tour
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
Tour description
Tour map

Start and end station

Start station
Bahnhof Karlstadt

5 tour steps
8 km / 4 Stunden

End station
Bahnhof Karlstadt

Plan journey

Our tip: Please make sure to check your train connection and the expected capacity before you start your journey.

Schedule

Tour starts on Bahnhof Karlstadt

Direction

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.

Kirchplatz 1
97753
Karlstadt

Phone: 09353 978130
Blick über den Kirchplatz zur Stadtpfarrkirche St. Andreas, Foto: Uwe Miethe, Lizenz: DB

Direction

Marktplatz 1

97753
Karlstadt

Phone: 09353 906688
Email Address: tourismus@karlstadt.de
Historisches Rathaus Karlstadt, Foto: Uwe Miethe, Lizenz: DB

Direction


Untere Spitalgasse 27/29

97753
Karlstadt

Phone: 09353 906688
Email Address: tourismus@karlstadt.de
Die alte Roßmühle, Foto: Uwe Miethe, Lizenz: DB

Direction

Hauptstraße 75
97753
Karlstadt

Phone: 09353 906688
Email Address: tourismus@karlstadt.de
Oberes Tor und Oberer Torturm, Foto: Uwe Miethe, Lizenz: DB

Direction

Burgweg
97753
Karlstadt

Phone: 09353 906688
Email Address: tourismus@karlstadt.de
Burgruine Karlsburg, Foto: Fränkisches Weinland

Tour ends on Bahnhof Karlstadt

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Tour map

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