The best traffic-free bike rides in Unkenbachaue Mit Sulzheimer Gipshügel Und Grettstädter Wiesen

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The Franconian apothecary garden in Schwebheim can be experienced during a visit to the Kräuterpavillon (herb pavilion), which fascinates visitors with an interactive exhibition and modern media stations. A 2.7 km long and seasonally changing herb trail invites you for a walk. Kräuterpavillon with interactive exhibition and modern media stations: Schulstraße, 97525 Schwebheim The Schwebheim herb growers today have the know-how for cultivating 54 different medicinal and spice herbs on 100 hectares of land. It all started about 350 years ago when natural scientists became aware of the botanical diversity in Schwebheim's fields. Since then, interest in herbs has not waned. While they were once collected wild, from the 19th century onwards, farmers began to professionally cultivate their fields with medicinal and spice herbs: initially, these included marshmallow, valerian, angelica, tarragon, and peppermint, soon followed by lemon balm, parsnips, and root parsley. In the past, buyers came to the village after the harvest; since 1923, trading and processing companies have been based in Schwebheim itself. (Info: Schwebheim.de) Opening hours: April 1 to October 31 daily 7:30 AM – 9:00 PM (free admission)

Work has been going on in, on and around the castle for months. The inner castle grounds are being renovated, and the old walls are to be made accessible to many guests. It is to be a living monument that invites people to linger and celebrate. That is the intention of Marcel Neubert, the last descendant of the von Bibra family, who have lived there since the 16th century, and who is managing the extensive undertaking. (Info: MainPost)

The increasing lack of space in the old church, built in 1576, was already apparent in the 18th century. After long and tough negotiations, the extension of the church was started in May 1956 under the then-incumbent pastor Dr. Rotter. For reasons of monument preservation, the old nave was to be preserved. Gulbransson added the new building to the long side of the old church in a hexagonal shape. The new gable takes up the structure of the old one. The architect has thus achieved a unique synthesis. The new building and the nave of the old church fit harmoniously into a whole. The external form alone gives an idea of the wealth of exquisite symbolism with which Gulbransson was able to equip one of his most important works. In addition to the idea of the Trinity, which is expressed in the form of the recurring triangular shape, the hexagonal floor plan of the new building is intended to indicate the position of Sunday, which is enclosed by the six days of the week. The tent-like shape of the building is reminiscent of the biblical saying (from the letter to the Hebrews, chapter 13, verse 14) that man has no permanent city on earth. Churches are not built to last forever either. Two corridors lead from the portals to the middle of the room, in the center of which is the baptismal font. The arrangement of the benches and the curved gallery are aligned with the altar and allow every church visitor a clear view of the altar and pulpit. Above the altar is the church's largest natural light source, a rosette clad in simple brickwork and pierced by yellowish and bluish glass blocks. The side windows are designed with the Greek letters Alpha and Omega. The door handle of the side portal shows Moses and the Ten Commandments. (Info: Schwebheim-evangelisch.de-Auferstehungskirche)

This is a very good starting point for hikes. At the same time, the place is also ideal for a rest. There are some information boards here and you can also park your car here.

Town hall in Gochsheim with town hall square and the Gochsheim onion treader

Actually a beautiful old building, but unfortunately not "developed for tourism".

Church building built in 1576, which was modernized and expanded in 1956/57.