Main-Spessart

Main-Spessart is a rural district in Lower Franconia that spreads across forests, hills, and valleys shaped by the Main River. The area encompasses around 40 municipalities set within varied natural landscapes and smaller settlements.

The district formed in 1972 when four separate administrative regions merged into a single unit. This consolidation created the structure that has organized the area ever since.

The municipalities across Main-Spessart shape daily life through regional festivals and customs that reflect Franconian heritage. Visitors can experience local traditions throughout the year as they define the rhythm of each community.

The district is best explored by car or train, as the municipalities are relatively close and connected by regional routes. Smaller towns often have limited public transportation, so having your own transportation is helpful.

The area contains extensive protected forests such as Forst Aura and Frammersbacher Forst, which give much of the region its heavily wooded character. These conservation areas shape the landscape and provide space for nature-based recreation.

Location: Lower Franconia

Inception: July 1, 1972

Capital city: Karlstadt am Main

Elevation above the sea: 313 m

Shares border with: Bad Kissingen district, Schweinfurt, Würzburg, Main-Tauber-Kreis, Miltenberg, Aschaffenburg district, Main-Kinzig-Kreis

Website: https://main-spessart.de

GPS coordinates: 49.92000,9.75000

Latest update: December 6, 2025 21:28