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Pilgrim’s trail

Jakobsweg 3rd stage

4:35h
16.71 km
358 m
337 m

After a short climb from Wertheim to Haidhof, the path runs along the ridge with beautiful views of the Main River up to Urphar. From there you walk mostly downhill to Bronnbach Monastery and, after another short climb halfway up above the Tauber River, to Gamburg.

Traces of the Jakobs pilgrims along the 3rd stage:

Urphar: Jakobus Church
Bronnbach: Jakobus depiction on the indulgence certificate

Other sights:
Bronnbach: Former Cistercian abbey (founded 1151/57), Romanesque-Gothic architectural style, Baroque interior, vinotheque, owned by the Main-Tauber district since 1986
Gamburg: Gamburg Castle (12th century, guided tours on weekends and holidays, otherwise by appointment), Eulschirben mill (1590-95)

Stamp location:

Bronnbach Monastery, Bronnbach 9

Overnight tip:
Guesthouse Bursariat, Bronnbach Monastery, administration in the Prälatenbau
Tel. 0 93 42/ 935 20 21, Fax 0 93 42/ 935 20 29
Email: info@kloster-bronnbach.de, www.kloster-bronnbach.de

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Wertheim, Collegiate Church

Tour guide tip:
With the Jakobs pilgrim, monastery tours are possible for groups of 10 or more. Additionally, you can book a wine tasting in the vinotheque.
Registration is required by phone at 0 93 42/ 935 20 20-21 or -20, email: info@kloster-bronnbach.de, www.kloster-bronnbach.de

By bus and train to Wertheim

After a steep climb past the castle in Wertheim, the path runs along the ridge with beautiful views of the Main River up to Urphar. From there, it continues over the ridge mostly downhill to Bronnbach Monastery and, after another short climb halfway up above the Tauber River, to Gamburg.

Good footwear, rain protection and provisions

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