Princes’ Paths & Forest Secrets 👑⛪🌳

We start at the hunting castle "Fasanerie" in Aschaffenburg, leaving the city noise behind us. The path leads us through historic parklands steeply up to the romantic Kippenburg ruin. Up there, a spectacular panoramic view awaits us, stretching over the city rooftops all the way to the Frankfurt skyline.

Next, we dive into the wild nature of the Haibacher Schweiz (Haibach Switzerland). Far from wide roads, we follow rustic paths through dense forests and rocky valleys to the idyllic Schmerlenbach Monastery – a place of energy amidst the silence.

On the way back, we complete the circular hike by enjoying sweeping panoramas over the gentle hills of the Spessart. For the crowning finale, we reward ourselves at the historic Hofgarten Wirtshaus – a former orangery in Schöntal Park – to end the day with Bavarian specialties and great company.

• Total length: 18,6 km
• Uphill: 400 m
• Downhill: 400 m

== Meeting point ==
At the train station in Frankfurt at track 7 (Frankfurt Hbf) at 10:15.
Our train RE55 starts from Frankfurt Hbf platform 7 at 10:35 and we arrive at Aschaffenburg Hauptbahnhof at 11:15. We take the train RE55 back at 18:43 from Aschaffenburg Hauptbahnhof platform 8 to Frankfurt Hbf and will be there at 19:24.

== Ticket ==
For most people sharing a "Gruppentageskarte" (Group Ticket) will be the cheapest option (if you don't have a Deutschlandticket) to cover the costs for the transport. The ticket costs 43,90 € and is valid for up to 5 people. At the meeting point we will figure out the ticket situation and buy tickets according to our needs. Don't buy a "Gruppentageskarte" in advance. We will share the total costs of the Tickets needed by the number of people that want to have a spot on it. If you prefer to travel with an individual ticket, of course you can do that.

For people coming by car: We meet at 11:15 at Aschaffenburg Hauptbahnhof. Please be there in time!

More information about the hiking route under the following link: https://www.komoot.com/de-de/tour/2747633914
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== IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT "RSVP YES" AND "NO SHOW" ==
We have to put some simple rules in place to ease the planning and organizing of hikes and to allow more people to attend. Please don't RSVP YES to simply hold your spot on the event and then drop out at the last minute or simply not show up having decided to do something else that day. Doing so you are not letting other people attend the event, not attending yourself. Repeated history of NO SHOWS could lead you to be bumped to the waiting list or to be removed from the group. The RSVP time is usually closing 1-2 days before the event, in order for people on the waiting list to have time to prepare for attending. Out of respect for others please update your RSVP Status from YES to NO if you will not make it to participate, before the RSVP deadline. If you have to cancel your attendance after the RSVP time has closed, please send a message to the Organizers, so that people from the waiting list can jump in.

== Safety disclaimer ==
The organizers in this group aren't professional hike leaders. You are responsible for your personal safety. Please try and stay as safe as possible, use proper clothing and footwear, have water with you, be alert to the environment, watch out for outdoor dangers and stay on the trail always.