Miltenberg Ost Fort and Miltenberg Old Town Fort are located in the immediate vicinity of Bürgstadt. Rühlesberg and Ospis are also nearby. For visitors interested in the two fort sites, this connection with Bürgstadt is a clear cultural point of reference.
Culture
Trennfurt Fort and Haselburg Small Fort are located in the surrounding area of Bürgstadt. Geiersberg and Spitzenstein are also situated in the surrounding area.
Getting Around
A 6.6-kilometre hiking route through Bürgstadt follows the banks of the Main and the mouth of the Erf, passing the Martinskapelle chapel and the old parish church of St. Margaret. This appeals to visitors who would like to discover cultural sites while walking.
Geographical Setting
Bürgstadt lies at the confluence of the Erf and Main rivers, in the southwestern bend of the Main Quadrilateral.
The town is located in a visitor region associated with the Odenwald and Spessart, combining excursions along the river, through wine-growing landscapes and into wooded uplands.
Hiking and Cycling
The Bürgstadt-Miltenberg area and the surrounding Odenwald and Spessart offer hiking and cycling opportunities. There are almost 60 kilometres of developed hiking trails as well as additional routes; mountain biking trails are also connected to the wider area.
History
Bürgstadt has historic buildings and archaeological finds. Guided tours in the surrounding area cover old towns, lanes and squares as well as local stories and anecdotes.
Nature
The landscape around Bürgstadt includes a river, a smaller river, several lakes, extensive woodland, meadows, arable land and vineyards.
Wine and Gastronomy
Bürgstadt has strong ties to Franconian red wine and offers wine experience tours. Traditional inns, restaurants, wine taverns and cafés are complemented by local traditions of brewing beer, cooking, distilling schnapps, roasting coffee and producing whisky.
For further travel planning, the next step is to choose a holiday apartment in Bürgstadt. More destinations: Großheubach, Dorfprozelten, Weilbach, Erlenbach Am Main, Mömlingen, Eichenbühl, Kirchzell, Laudenbach.
