Karlstadt Old Town – View of Karlsburg Castle Ruins loop from Grainberg-Kalbenstein und Saupurzel

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Karlstadt Old Town – View of Karlsburg Castle Ruins loop from Grainberg-Kalbenstein und Saupurzel

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Karlstadt Old Town – View of Karlsburg Castle Ruins loop from Grainberg-Kalbenstein und Saupurzel

01:16

4.95km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

Waypoints

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Bus stop

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1.48 km

Karlstadt Main Gate

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Through it… and you will see a beautiful old town with entertainment and life

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1.54 km

Upper Gate

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In the gateway for pedestrians there is a suggestion for a city tour with many explanations, and there are also plenty of hiking tips

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1.56 km

St. James the Greater Hospital Church, Karlstadt

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A place of mourning and reflection

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1.59 km

Especially in the summer months, the old town is a popular destination for cycle tourists who come to Karlstadt via the Werntal cycle path as well as the Maintal cycle path. The Franconian Marienweg also runs through Karlstadt.

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1.75 km

Batzenärrle (Karlstadt)

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Beautiful wood carving on the house cornice

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1.82 km

Maingasse

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Beautiful alley with Rapunzel Tower as a passage to the Main.

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1.84 km

Main Gate and Round Tower in Karlstadt

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The high water marks of the often devastating floods before the barrages were built are carved into the outside of the archway.
The round tower next to it is dated …

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1.95 km

View of Karlsburg Castle Ruins

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The way up to Karlsburg leads over the Main Bridge from Karlstadt over to Mühlbach. Directly in the bridge extension, the stairs lead up to the ruins! :-)

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