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Walking route · Würzburg · Updated on 14 November 2026

Fränkisch-Schwäbische Jakobswege walk

Fränkisch-Schwäbische Jakobswege is a walk of 472.6 km from Würzburg. Along the way you'll find 1,000 benches, 14 water fountains and refill points, 50 public toilets, 15 bike pumps and 5 honesty boxes and farm vending machines.

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Fränkisch-Schwäbische Jakobswege
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German Christmas Museum
German Christmas Museum
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Old Main Bridge
Old Main Bridge
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51 sights along the way

In the order you pass them. With the Outdoor Pitstop app you hear their story on the spot. 43 more along the route are on the map.

Stages (4)

  1. 1Jakobsweg Würzburg-Rothenburg o.d. Tauber80.8 km
  2. 2Jakobsweg Rothenburg - Bargau123.9 km
  3. 3Jakobsweg Bargau - Ulm75.6 km
  4. 4Jakobsweg Main-Taubertal192.3 km

About the walking route Fränkisch-Schwäbische Jakobswege

Updated on 14 November 2026, with data from OpenStreetMap, the AHN and Copernicus.

Where do you walk?

Fränkisch-Schwäbische Jakobswege is a walking route of 472.6 km that starts in Würzburg. It does not end where it starts.

Pitstops along the way

Within 100 metres of the route there are 1,000 benches, 14 water fountains and refill points, 50 public toilets, 15 bike pumps and 5 honesty boxes and farm vending machines. The Outdoor Pitstop app navigates you there.

Part of Jakobswege in Franken

Sights nearby

Within 10 km of the route, best known first.

  1. 1Würzburg ResidenceWürzburg ResidenceAttraction · 843 m from the route
  2. 2Marienberg FortressMarienberg FortressAttraction · 580 m from the route
  3. 3Abbey ChurchAbbey ChurchAttraction · 6.6 km from the route
  4. 4FalkenhausFalkenhausAttraction · 312 m from the route
  5. 5FrankoniabrunnenFrankoniabrunnenAttraction · 780 m from the route
  6. 6Double Bridge over the Tauber RiverDouble Bridge over the Tauber RiverAttraction · 285 m from the route
  7. 7Martin-von-Wagner-MuseumMartin-von-Wagner-MuseumMuseum · 833 m from the route
  8. 8Aussichtsturm FrankenwarteAussichtsturm FrankenwarteObservation tower · 1.5 km from the route
  9. 9Siebold-MuseumSiebold-MuseumMuseum · 2.3 km from the route
  10. 10Schloss WeikersheimSchloss WeikersheimAttraction · 162 m from the route
  11. 11Fort Oberer Eselsberg Nebenwerk (Werk XXXV)Fort Oberer Eselsberg Nebenwerk (Werk XXXV)Attraction · 100 m from the route
  12. 12Fort Unterer Eselsberg (Werk XXXIV)Fort Unterer Eselsberg (Werk XXXIV)Attraction · 101 m from the route
  13. 13GamburgGamburgCastle · 108 m from the route
  14. 14MemorialMemorialMemorial · 108 m from the route
  15. 15MildenburgMildenburgCastle · 124 m from the route
  16. 16MemorialMemorialMemorial · 127 m from the route
  17. 17MemorialMemorialMemorial · 129 m from the route
  18. 18Kienlesbergbastion (Werk X)Kienlesbergbastion (Werk X)Attraction · 132 m from the route
  19. 19Alt-Rothenburger HandwerkerhausAlt-Rothenburger HandwerkerhausMuseum · 149 m from the route
  20. 20Grafikmuseum im DürerhausGrafikmuseum im DürerhausMuseum · 158 m from the route
  21. 21Neuer BauNeuer BauAttraction · 161 m from the route
  22. 22Gollachgaumuseum UffenheimGollachgaumuseum UffenheimMuseum · 170 m from the route
  23. 23Heinrich Toppler GedenksteinHeinrich Toppler GedenksteinMemorial · 171 m from the route
  24. 24MemorialMemorialMemorial · 180 m from the route
  25. 25WartturmWartturmObservation tower · 198 m from the route

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Fränkisch-Schwäbische Jakobswege?

Fränkisch-Schwäbische Jakobswege is 472.6 km long, split into several parts and stages.

Is this route a circular walk?

No, the route starts and ends at different spots.

Where does this route start?

The route starts in Würzburg.

Are there toilets along this route?

Yes, there are 50 public toilets within 100 m of the route.

Can you fill up with water along this route?

Yes, there are 14 water fountains and refill points within 100 m of the route.

What is there to see along this route?

Along the way you pass German Christmas Museum, Rothenburg Town History Museum and Old Main Bridge.

Can I download this route as a GPX file?

Yes. Sign in with your Outdoor Pitstop account and choose Download GPX at the top of this page: 10 routes a month for free, unlimited with Pro.

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