Kastell Wörth, Erlenbach am Main

#1 among attractions in Erlenbach am Main

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Kastell Wörth was a Roman limes numerus fort located on the north-western edge of today's Wörth am Main in the German state of Bavaria. The fort was probably part of the defenses of the Main Limes, and also, as part of the Upper Germanic-Rhaetian Limes, but also of the older Odenwald Limes section of the Neckar-Odenwald Limes, but this has not been definitively proven archaeologically. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 49°48'5"N, 9°8'41"E

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Day trips

Kastell Wörth – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

6.6 miSE
Beer garden, Monastery
Engelberg Abbey, Großheubach
169 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.
0.6 miSE
Town, Area
Wörth am Main, Erlenbach am Main
16 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.
6.3 miSE
Church
Sankt Martin, Großheubach
162 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.
7.5 miSW
Tree
Momarter Eiche
192 min walk • The Momart oak stood at about 335 meters above sea level within the natural subunit No. 144.64 Sellplatte in the Odenwald, about 200 meters east of the eponymous Momart, a district of the town of Bad König in the Odenwaldkreis.
2.7 miN
49°50'26"N • 9°8'55"E
Kochsmühle, Obernburg
70 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater
2.9 miN
49°50'35"N • 9°8'54"E
Unteres Tor, Obernburg
74 min walk • City gate
2.7 miN
49°50'25"N • 9°8'44"E
Oberes Tor, Obernburg
69 min walk • City gate
5 miE
Forts and castles
Wasserschloss Sommerau, Eschau
129 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...
5.5 miE
Locality
Mönchberg
140 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 miN
Locality
Elsenfeld
78 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.
5 miN
Locality
Kleinwallstadt
129 min walk • One of the main attractions in Kleinwallstadt is the magnificent Kleinwallstadt Castle, a stunning example of Renaissance architecture that dates back to the 14th century. Visitors can explore the castle grounds and take in panoramic views of the surrounding...