The best running trails around Thüngen

The Main Lock in Himmelstadt is one of 37 locks on the 400 km long, fully canalized stretch of the Main River between Mainz and Bamberg. It was built between 1935 and 1937 and opened in 1940. The lock chamber holds 17,000 m³ of water and is 300 m long and 12 m wide. In approximately 10 minutes, ships overcome a water level difference of up to 4.3 meters. Three ships with a gross tonnage of over 1,000 can be locked through simultaneously. Source: https://himmelstadt.de/leben-erleben/freizeit-tourismus/sehenswertes/schleuse/

The Laudenbach Renaissance castle was built in 1566 by Kunz Voit (Vogt) von Rieneck on a raised and walled mound of earth on the Main River. The Voit family were originally officials of the Counts of Rieneck, who over the centuries established themselves as lower nobility in the area around Laudenbach and Urspringen. As loyal followers of the Counts of Wertheim, they were long-time fiefs of important castle estates in Laudenbach. The house stands on a massive vaulted cellar for wine storage. Striking architectural details include the polygonal stair tower and the two stepped gables. In the 17th century, this extraordinary and well-preserved house became the property of the Julius Hospital in Würzburg. Today, it is privately owned. The construction of the castle was not without controversy. For many years, there were disputes with the municipality of Laudenbach because Kunz Voit wanted to have the timber for his prestigious building felled from the municipal forest. It is a testament to the tenacity and pride of the Laudenbach farmers that they were able to defend their forest against the claims of the lesser aristocratic family. Kunz Voit had to build the castle with rafted timber at his own expense. Source: Information board at the site

Great beer garden. Good food and friendly service.

Maria im Grünen Tal, one of the oldest pilgrimage churches (14th century) in the Diocese of Würzburg with a smiling Madonna of Grace in the chancel. The building, which today serves as the chancel, probably once represented the entire chapel. In 1622, a nave was added. Significant structural changes occurred in 1968/1969: after the old nave collapsed during a thunderstorm night, it was rebuilt to double its size, laying the foundation for a revival of the Retzbach pilgrimage, which is now one of the most vibrant in the diocese. The charm of the Retzbach pilgrimage church is probably also due to the unique location of the place: "The embedding in nature. In addition, there is the special atmosphere in the pilgrimage church, which breathes generosity and conveys a sense of security at the same time. All this culminates in the miraculous image of the smiling Mother of God: "This smile is particularly beautiful when it is illuminated by the sun towards evening," says Monsignor Postler. "A smile that radiates joy and confidence!" This is precisely what the passionate pastor wants to give people – "hope, comfort, and strength for everyday life." Because: "We humans need places of comfort like Maria im Grünen Tal!" Behind the church, a cool, shaded Stations of the Cross leads up the mountain through the forest. The path was consecrated in 1880 and consists of 14 Stations of the Cross in Gothic style made of sandstone. Finally, idyllically located behind the pilgrimage church is the Marienbrünnchen, whose water is said to have healing properties. /www.fraenkisches-weinland.de/poi/wallfahrtskirche_maria_im_grue-15930/

Many locals come here and fill up their empty water bottles with the delicious water. Some bring several crates of water, following the motto "more is better".

A beautiful forest path

Interesting church

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