The best MTB trails around Wiesen

🌲 On Historic Paths: Via the Donkey Trail to Pollasch This section of the Donkey Trail is a true highlight for hikers seeking peace and unspoiled nature. The trail leads through dense, atmospheric coniferous and mixed forests, offering a diverse hiking experience. What to expect on this section: Trail conditions: The path is predominantly a natural singletrack. Sometimes it leads over soft, pine-covered forest floor, and at other times over somewhat firmer, root-covered sections. Perfect for a joint-friendly and authentic hiking experience. The trail markings: Look for the distinctive black "E" on a white background. As you can see in the pictures, the trail is excellently signposted (often directly on the stately fir and spruce trees), so it's almost impossible to lose your way. Flora & Fauna: The interplay of light and shadow is particularly beautiful. In the more open sections, tall grass and ferns line the path. With a bit of luck, you might discover interesting tree fungi growing on the old trunks, just like in the photos. Atmosphere: There's an almost meditative stillness. The high treetops shield you from the wind and everyday noises, while the scent of pine needles fills the air. Tip for the hike: The path towards Pollasch features gentle inclines along the way. Sturdy footwear is recommended due to the root sections and the sometimes uneven ground.

Heinrichsthal is a municipality in the Lower Franconian district of Aschaffenburg and a member of the Heigenbrücken administrative community. It is the highest municipality in the entire Spessart and the smallest municipality in the Aschaffenburg district. The municipality is located in the Bavarian Lower Main region at the upper end of the Lohrbach Valley. The highest point in the municipality is the peak of Schindershöh at 522 m above sea level (location), and the lowest is at the Lohrbach stream near Unterlohrgrund at 313 m above sea level (location). The Kahltal-Spessart cycle path runs through the village. In 1636, the name of the master of a glassworks located in this region first appeared: Heinrich Fleckenstein of the glassworks in Wollersbuch. Another master glassworks owner, Jacob Fleckenstein, is also mentioned in 1639. In 1647, Heinrich Fleckenstein's glassworks was located in the Lohrgrund, but it burned down for less than 34 weeks. An account book from 1652 reveals that Heinrich and Jacob were brothers. In 1664, the two place names "Heinrichs grundt and Jacobs thael" first appeared as location designations. The latter became the present-day village of Jakobsthal. A new stage in the village's history began in 1678, when Heinrichsthal was first mentioned as a village. The first taxes had to be paid for seven houses and ten head of cattle. Heinrich Fleckenstein's initials were incorporated into the Heinrichsthal coat of arms. Source: Wikipedia

bad road, cool bridge

Sometimes there is a tree 🌳 in the way.

There is a table and benches here that invite you to take a rest.

From Heigenbrücken train station it is only a few meters to the spa park.

Beautifully made fountain for refreshment, although not drinking water;

Very beautifully designed spring version;