Upper Germanic-Rhaetian Limes, Erlenbach am Main

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The Upper Germanic-Rhaetian Limes, or ORL, is a 550-kilometre-long section of the former external frontier of the Roman Empire between the rivers Rhine and Danube. It runs from Rheinbrohl to Eining on the Danube. The Upper Germanic-Rhaetian Limes is an archaeological site and, since 2005, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Together with the Lower Germanic Limes it forms part of the Limes Germanicus. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 49°47'47"N, 9°9'27"E

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Erlenbach am Main Germany

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Upper Germanic-Rhaetian Limes – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Engelberg Abbey, Wörth am Main, Sankt Martin, Martinskapelle.

6 miSE
Beer garden, Monastery
Engelberg Abbey, Großheubach
154 min walk • Kloster Engelberg is a Franciscan monastery in Grossheubach in Bavaria, Germany. In the past, a pilgrimage dedicated to a figure of Mary, documented as far back as 1406, was administered by the Capuchins after 1630.
~1050 ftSW
Town, Area
Wörth am Main, Erlenbach am Main
6 min walk • Wörth am Main is a town in the Miltenberg district in the Regierungsbezirk of Lower Franconia in Bavaria, Germany. It has a population of around 4,700.
5.8 miSE
Church
Sankt Martin, Großheubach
148 min walk • Kleinheubach is a market community in the Miltenberg district in the Regierungsbezirk of Lower Franconia in Bavaria, Germany and the seat of the like-named Verwaltungsgemeinschaft. It has a population of around 3,600.
7.4 miSE
Church
Martinskapelle, Bürgstadt
189 min walk • St. Martin's Chapel in Bürgstadt, a market town in the Lower Franconian district of Miltenberg, was probably built in the first half of the 10th century. It is considered one of the oldest churches in Franconia.
3.1 miN
49°50'26"N • 9°8'55"E
Kochsmühle, Obernburg
79 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater
3.2 miN
49°50'35"N • 9°8'54"E
Unteres Tor, Obernburg
83 min walk • City gate
3.1 miN
49°50'25"N • 9°8'44"E
Oberes Tor, Obernburg
79 min walk • City gate
6 miSE
Forts and castles
Schloss Löwenstein, Großheubach
153 min walk • Löwenstein Castle is a castle in Kleinheubach in the Lower Franconian district of Miltenberg.
4.6 miNE
Forts and castles
Wasserschloss Sommerau, Eschau
118 min walk • The moated castle Sommerau is a castle house first built around 1271 on the Elsava River in Sommerau opposite Eschau in Lower Franconia. It is the third moated castle in this side valley of the Main River in Spessart, after Mespelbrunn Castle and...
4.9 miE
Locality
Mönchberg
125 min walk • One of the highlights of Mönchberg is the stunning Mönchberg Castle, a historic landmark that dates back to the 12th century. Visitors can explore the castle grounds, admire the medieval architecture, and take in panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.
3.3 miN
Locality
Elsenfeld
84 min walk • One of the highlights of Elsenfeld is its stunning architecture, which reflects its rich history. As you wander through the town, you will be captivated by the beautifully preserved half-timbered houses that line the streets.