Steinau an der Straße, Administrative town in Hesse, Germany.
Description
Steinau an der Straße is a small town nestled in the Kinzig valley between the Spessart and Vogelsberg hills, featuring medieval streets and a Renaissance palace. Historic timber-framed and stone buildings create the distinctive appearance that makes the town recognizable at first glance.
History
The town received city rights from Emperor Rudolf von Habsburg in 1290, which granted it the authority to hold markets. This legal foundation allowed it to develop as a trading center and maintain stability over centuries.
Culture
The Grimm brothers' family connection shaped this place into a destination for those curious about their origins. Their childhood home stands as a visible reminder of how a small town became linked to German folklore and storytelling traditions.
Practical
The train station connects the town via the Kinzig Valley Railway to nearby cities like Frankfurt and Fulda, making access straightforward. The compact town center is easily explored on foot and does not require much time to walk from one end to the other.
Did you know?
The name comes from the stony riverbed of the Kinzig, while 'an der Straße' refers to an old trade route that once passed through. This location on a medieval route between Leipzig and Frankfurt made it a natural stopping point for travelers and merchants.
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Teufelshöhle
2.5 km
Erlebnispark Steinau an der Straße
2.7 km
Schloss Steinau
662 m
Stadtkirche St. Michael
5.5 km
Brüder Grimm-Haus Steinau
648 m
Kloster Schlüchtern
5.3 km
Stolzenberg Castle
7.6 km
Schlüchtern
4.1 km
Petrus-Lotichius-Church of Niederzell
2.9 km
Huttenschloss Bad Soden
7.6 km
Saints Peter and Paul Church
8.5 km
Kinzigtalbrücke
6.3 kmSchloss Hausen
8 km
Protestant Church Elm
8 km
Bad Soden-Salmünster station
7.8 km
Synagoge Schlüchtern
5.6 km
Katharinenkirche
602 m
Reinhardskirche (Steinau)
435 m
Schnepfenkapelle
9.3 kmBergwinkelmuseum
5.3 km
Naturschutzgebiet Ohlsteinbruch bei Steinau an der Straße
2.4 kmWasserburg Uerzell
8.8 km
Lauterschlösschen
5.3 km
Schloss Freiensteinau
12.6 km
Weinberg bei Steinau
2 km
Bellinger Berg
2 km
Waldweiher bei Bad Soden-Salmünster
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