Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival
You'll arrive at your hotel and get settled in. Take time to organize your travel documents and get oriented with the area. This is your chance to rest up before the hiking starts tomorrow, so use the afternoon to relax and prepare yourself mentally for the week ahead.
- Day 2
Gemünden to Lohr
Start by walking through narrow alleyways as you head toward the Franconian Ledge hills. You'll pass Schönrain castle ruin with views down to the Main river valley stretching out below. After that, the route takes you through dense forests and nature reserves around Mount Romberg. Later in the day, you'll descend into Lohr and spend time exploring the historic centre before settling in for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hiking through Gemünden's narrow alleyways
- Visit Schönrain castle ruin
- Hiking through Mariabuchen monastery area
- Hiking through Mount Romberg nature reserve
- Explore Lohr's historic centre
Landmarks Schönrain castle ruin Mariabuchen monastery Mount Romberg nature reserve 
- Day 3
Heigenbruck to Waldaschaff
Head up to Pollasch, your first Spessart summit, where you'll get panoramic views of the Laufach valley. The trail then follows themed paths through beech forests, and you'll hear streams flowing alongside you. There's a hut where you can grab a break and have some food. From there, continue through blooming apple orchards on your way to Waldaschaff, a secluded hamlet where you'll spend the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hiking to Pollasch summit
- Hike through beech forests
- Rest stop at a hut in the nature
- Hiking through apple orchards
Landmarks Pollasch Laufach valley 
- Day 4
Aschaffenburg
Today is a gentler hiking day through Aschaffenburg's parks and wooded areas. The route winds toward Schmerlenbach monastery, which is a good spot to stop and try some regional food. Afterward, head back to Aschaffenburg with plenty of daylight left. Walk through the historic centre, visit Johannisburg Palace, and then relax by the Main river terraces as evening approaches.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hiking through Aschaffenburg parks
- Visit Schmerlenbach monastery
- Rest stop with regional delicacies at monastery
- Explore Aschaffenburg historic centre
- Visit Johannisburg Palace
Landmarks Schmerlenbach monastery Johannisburg Palace Main river terraces 
- Day 5
Hochspessart to Mespelbrunn
You'll travel through the Hochspessart region following the Franconian Marienweg path. Ascend toward Posthalterkreuz cross, passing sandstone walls and a rural chapel along the way. The route then follows a high-altitude path through dense forest, where you'll see small monuments and wayside crosses. On clear days, you can catch distant views of Mespelbrunn hamlet settled in the Spessart forest.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hiking the Franconian Marienweg path
- Ascend to Posthalterkreuz cross
- Visit Herrenbild rural chapel
- High-altitude forest path hiking
Landmarks Posthalterkreuz cross Herrenbild chapel 
- Day 6
Mespelbrunn
Spend the day exploring the 'Räuberland' (Land of Bandits) with its extensive hiking routes through surrounding forests. Make your way to Hohe Wart hut, which has a beer garden where you can try fresh Spessart beer. Later, head to Mespelbrunn water castle, which you might recognize from the classic German film 'Das Wirtshaus im Spessart' if you've seen it.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hiking in the Räuberland area
- Visit Hohe Wart hut and beer garden
- Visit Mespelbrunn water castle
Optional Activities
- Short hiking tours
- Extensive hiking tours
Landmarks Hohe Wart hut Mespelbrunn water castle - Day 7
Spessart to Henneburg
This is your final hiking day through Spessart forests on the historic 'Old School Route'. You'll navigate through a rock labyrinth to reach Geißhöhe peak, the highest point of your week. After reaching the summit, descend on unspoilt trails through gentle terrain. The route ends at Henneburg castle, which towers above the Main river and provides a fitting conclusion to your hiking adventure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hiking the Old School Route
- Navigate rock labyrinth
- Reach Geißhöhe peak
- Final descent to Henneburg castle
- Visit Henneburg castle
Landmarks Geißhöhe peak Henneburg castle - Day 8
Departure
Your tour ends today. You'll depart from Aschaffenburg, or if you'd like, you can arrange an extension to spend more time in the region before heading home.
