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Thüngen

Rest Area at the Kleine Wern – St. George's Church, Thüngen loop from Thüngen

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Germany
Bavaria
Lower Franconia
Main-Spessart
Thüngen

Rest Area at the Kleine Wern – St. George's Church, Thüngen loop from Thüngen

Easy

4.5

(2)

10

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Rest Area at the Kleine Wern – St. George's Church, Thüngen loop from Thüngen

01:01

3.81km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: June 10, 2026

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1.47 km

The

Highlight • Bridge

Very nicely preserved weir system on the Wern. In the past, the water in the Wern was dammed and held back with such systems. In times of poor rainfall, it was then channeled into the neighboring meadows via ditch systems.

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2.04 km

Franconian Statue of Liberty

Highlight • Monument

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2.43 km

Rest Area at the Kleine Wern

Highlight • Rest Area

At a fork in the little river, some benches on the water invite you to take a break. Ducks paddle past the irises of the bank area and the frogs of a nearby pond provide the appropriate music.

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2.47 km

Thüngen boasts several significant half-timbered houses that shape the historic townscape. Particularly noteworthy are the buildings within the castle grounds and the characteristic townhouses. On the main street and around the village square, one can find gable-fronted half-timbered houses dating from the 17th and 18th centuries. Many of these historic townhouses exhibit structural features typical of Lower Franconia, such as the "Franconian man" (a specific bracing method used in half-timbered construction).

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2.55 km

In the center of Thüngen is the war memorial for the fallen Thüngen residents of the First and Second World Wars.
There is also a memorial for the Jews who were deported and murdered during the Nazi era.

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2.56 km

St. George's Church, Thüngen

Highlight • Religious Site

St. George's Church in Thüngen is an Evangelical Lutheran parish church with a long history closely linked to the noble family of the Barons von Thüngen. For centuries, the church was the spiritual center of the Barons von Thüngen's rule, who converted to Protestantism during the Reformation. A unique feature is the active ecumenical spirit in the community. Due to declining attendance at the Catholic church on Wendelberg, Catholic services have also been held in the Evangelical St. George's Church for several years.

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2.79 km

Schlossgut Thüngen

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Thüngen Manor, located in the Lower Franconian town of Thüngen, is a historic estate closely associated with the noble family of the Barons von Thüngen. The grounds encompass several striking buildings with a history spanning over 1000 years. These include the castle, the hospital, and the "Old Stock" (a historic building). The buildings are privately owned and serve as the family's residence. Interior tours are generally not available, but parts of the grounds can be visited. The manor boasts magnificent rooms, such as an office with valuable wood inlays. The estate is known for its own brand, "Herzog von Franken" (Duke of Franconia), which produces award-winning single malt whisky, beer brandies, and various beers. The estate's products can be purchased directly on-site or through the estate's online shop.

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2.89 km

There is a hiking car park with shelters on the main road in Thüngen. Hiking information is available.

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2.06 km

930 m

686 m

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1.57 km

1.56 km

576 m

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Saturday 4 July

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16°C

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January 20, 2026,Kleine Runde um Thüngen über die Riedmühle
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