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Germany
Hesse
Main-Kinzig-Kreis
Schlüchtern

SpessartBiking Tour 13: Brandenstein loop

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Mountain biking trails
Germany
Hesse
Main-Kinzig-Kreis
Schlüchtern

SpessartBiking Tour 13: Brandenstein loop

Moderate

4.4

(28)

60

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SpessartBiking Tour 13: Brandenstein loop

03:17

38.2km

730m

Mountain biking

With its 730 meters of elevation gain, this tour will certainly take its toll on your calves, but you'll also enjoy magnificent views of the foothills of the Anterior Rhön Mountains and their transition into the Spessart Mountains. Since most of the route is on gravel or paved farm roads,…

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Last updated: March 4, 2026

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After 37.1 km for 151 m

Waypoints

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399 m

Schlüchtern Monastery

Highlight • Religious Site

The former monastery has been used as a school since the Reformation.

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2

5.18 km

Brandenstein Castle

Highlight • Castle

Great atmosphere, especially in autumn. From the castle you have a beautiful view towards Schlüchtern.

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9.54 km

Heiligenborn Mountain Restaurant

Highlight • Restaurant

The mountain restaurant Heiligenborn is a recognized restaurant and an insider tip between Spessart, Rhön & Vogelsberg.
Small but fine menu!

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9.88 km

Sculpture Trail Schluechtern-Hutten (Art in Nature)

Highlight • Structure

Open-air exhibition of many different art objects.

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18.0 km

Snake Beech

Highlight • Natural Monument

There isn't much left of the once so mighty beech, but the story that surrounds it is still very impressive. If you want to know how a forester from the …

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21.6 km

View of Schwarzenfels Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice view, nice path to the castle and even better down

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29.5 km

Weiperz Nature Pond and Biodiversity Spot

Highlight • Lake

Great, idyllically located gem on the old sports field in Weiperz. ☀️☺️

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37.7 km

Mauerwiese Park

Highlight • Rest Area

From here you have a great view of the Mauerwiesen

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38.2 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.2 km

5.70 km

4.13 km

1.04 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.9 km

12.8 km

2.88 km

2.31 km

1.09 km

270 m

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Wednesday 22 July

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Comments

July 1, 2022,Spessart Biken Tour No. 13 - Brandensteinrunde
The Spessart biking tour no. 12... and it was 13 🙈. Before I drove off, I once again brought a decent verpeiler and called up the pre-planned 13 for the navigation system without noticing it. But even when I drove past Steinau in the direction of Schluechtern, I didn't check it at first 🤣. Anyway...

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May 26, 2024,Brandensteinrunde (13) ab Steinau und retour
After my chain broke at Brandenstein Castle on the first attempt to do the tour and my husband towed me to Steinau holding my hand, everything went well today.
A very beautiful and well-signposted tour through a wonderful landscape. The weather was perfect and the lush greenery was a treat for the soul. A really very beautiful tour from Steinau …

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July 19, 2024,Spessartbiken Tour 13: „Brandenstein-Runde“
The foothills of the Rhön and the transition to the Spessart characterize the landscape of this tour. The route mostly runs on gravel and asphalt farm roads. Experienced riders can also do the tour with a cross or good touring bike. First, it goes through the old town of Schlüchtern, past the former monastery, on the cycle path to Elm. …

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June 10, 2025,MTB Tour 13 - Brandenstein-Runde – Mountainbiken im Spessart
The foothills of the Anterior Rhön Mountains and the transition to the Spessart Mountains characterize the landscape of this tour.

The foothills of the Anterior Rhön Mountains and the transition to the Spessart Mountains characterize the landscape of this tour. The route mostly runs on gravel and paved farm roads. For experienced riders, the tour can also be completed with …

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September 4, 2022,Spessart Biken Tour 13: Brandensteinrunde - Schwarzenfels
Spessart Biking Tour 13: The tour usually begins in Schluechtern, I started in Schwarzenfels and followed the route from the Stephanskuppe near Sterbfritz. The first 10km in light drizzle - but the weather has improved over the course of the tour :-). The tour can no longer be driven without the help of Komoot, since most of the red/white 13er …

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May 26, 2021

With its 730 meters of elevation gain, this tour will certainly take its toll on your calves, but you'll also enjoy magnificent views of the foothills of the Anterior Rhön Mountains and their transition into the Spessart Mountains. Since most of the route is on gravel or paved farm roads, you can also

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