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Lower Franconia

Homburg Castle Ruins – Maria im Weinberg Chapel loop from Karsbach

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Lower Franconia

Homburg Castle Ruins – Maria im Weinberg Chapel loop from Karsbach

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5.0

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Homburg Castle Ruins – Maria im Weinberg Chapel loop from Karsbach

02:40

9.62km

180m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

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3.01 km

View of the Homburg Ruins

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Beautiful views of some wooded corners as well as cultivated fields .. Wonderful to look at

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2

3.70 km

View of the summit cross at Ruine Homburg

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Picturesquely situated rest area… just right after the climb 😉… nice view included

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3

3.91 km

Homburg Castle Ruins

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The first stone has stood on the next here since 1008... as a castle always undefeated! A real hiker's hit, including the surrounding landscape that is under nature protection

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4.59 km

Maria im Weinberg Chapel

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Beautifully designed chapel below the Homburg castle ruins. There is also a resting place next to the chapel.

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5.37 km

View of Gössenheim

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View of Grösseheim

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6.42 km

View of Homburg Castle Ruins from Kuhbach Valley

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Although the slopes of the valley are wooded, the mighty ruins of Homburg Castle tower over them and can be seen from the path, parallel to the Kuhbach, from time to time.

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7

6.57 km

Kneipp facility at Kuhbach

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A very nice place, well laid out, you can also wash your feet here

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8

6.71 km

Bergmühle Curiosity Garden

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The open spaces around the former mill are adorned with all sorts of objects - a true cabinet of curiosities.

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9.62 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.75 km

901 m

588 m

361 m

Surfaces

4.35 km

3.07 km

1.39 km

699 m

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

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