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Karlstadt, District capital in Main-Spessart, Germany

Karlstadt sits at an elevation of 163 meters on the right bank of the River Main, encompassing ten administrative divisions across 98 square kilometers.

The settlement was founded in 1202 by Bishop Konrad von Querfurt of Würzburg, with town fortifications completed in 1304 to protect against regional threats.

The Catholic city parish church of St. Andreas and the historic Rathaus represent the architectural legacy of this Bavarian municipality.

The town connects to major transportation routes through Bundesstrassen B26 and B27, while the Hanover-Würzburg high-speed rail line services the area.

Local industries include ironworks, cement production, and wood veneer manufacturing, supporting the economic foundation of this Main-Franconian community.

Elevation above the sea: 162 m

Shares border with: Eußenheim, Stetten, Himmelstadt, Laudenbach, Mühlbach, Karlburg, Gainfurter Markung, Gambach

Website: http://karlstadt.de

GPS coordinates: 49.96168,9.76551

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:43

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