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Schlüchtern combines modernism and tradition in various ways – despite its city-like character, it stayed true to its rural roots. Schlüchtern is located in the “Bergwinkel” area, embedded in the mountainous region between Rhön, Vogelsberg and Spessart. The wonderful nature surrounding Schlüchtern is characterized by various creeks, wells, forests and meadows.
Since the early days, Schlüchtern has been a hub for surrounding communities, especially in terms of health care and school education.
In the centre of Schlüchtern, historical buildings, such as the former Benedictine monastery, the town hall, the inn “Eckebäcker”, the former synagogue, and the “Lauter`sche Schlösschen”, stand side by side with modern architecture.
While Schlüchtern is a modern city, some of its beautiful little alleys still remind visitors of its medieval origins (e.g., “Schmiedsgasse” and “Linsengasse”). Especially the historical town hall, the city church Saint Michael and the Benedictine monastery represent an architecturally appealing ensemble.
For those willing to travel a bit further, the cities of Frankfurt, Hanau, Darmstadt and Würzburg promise a great variety of cultural offerings.
Well-signposted hiking trails invite you to explore the great nature surrounding Schlüchtern. Hiking maps are available at the travel office.
The Hessian cycling and hiking trail “R3” starts in Rüdesheim am Rhein, then follows the rivers of Rhein, Main and Kinzig through the cities of Schlüchtern and Fulda, and finally ends in the city of Tann (Rhön).
Another popular cycling and hiking trail is the so-called “Eselsweg”, which leads you through the beautiful nature of the Spessart region. The trail starts in Schlüchtern and ends in Großheubach am Main.
The city of Schlüchtern looks forward to welcoming you.
Sports & leisure
Swimming complex in the city centre
Breitenbacher Straße, phone: 06661/5206
Heated swimming pool, kids’ pool, non-swimmer’s pool, swimming pool with 50m lane, table tennis, badminton, children’s playground, kiosk
Open from mid May to 13th of September.
Opening hours: every day, 09:00 – 20:00
Upon bad weather conditions, the swimming complex is only open from 09:00 to 10:00 and from 16:00 to 19:00.
Hutten swimming complex
Beheiztes Freischwimmbad, phone: 06661/4417
Heated swimming pool, non-swimmer’s pool, swimming pool with 15m lane, table tennis, children’s playground, kiosk
Open from mid may – 13th of September
Upon bad weather conditions, the complex will be closed.
Indoor swimming pool
Bahnhofstraße, phone: 06661/8568
Swimming pool with 25m lane, springboard at 3m and 1m, non-swimmer’s pool with massage jets, kids’ pool.
“Warm swim day” from 14:30 on Thursdays and all-day on Fridays (closed from mid May – 15th of September)
Acis well
City park, animal reserve, children’s playground, lawn for sunbathing, outdoor chess, “botanical” path (start at the animal reserve, length: 1 km), “experience nature” path
“Kneipp” footbath
Revitalize your senses with hydrotherapy at the Acis well and the Brunckenberg.
Cycling
Cycling route suggestions in and around Schlüchtern (also for beginners) can be obtained from the travel office free of charge.
Cyclers meeting: April – October, every 2nd Sunday 14:00. Meeting point: At the Rathaus (town hall).
The routes are also appropriate for beginners.
Carriage rides
Max. 5 persons for carriage rides, max. 12 persons for rides with a covered wagon. Pleasecontact:
Erich Dinnebier, phone: 06661/4569
Hagen Simon phone: 06661/2229 oder
Familie Hüfner, phone: 06664/6496
Joggers meeting
From April until September on Fridays at 19:00, from October until March on Saturdays at 15:00.
Meeting point at the “Pfarrhaus” in the neighbourhood of Ramholz. For more information: Heinz Worch, phone: 06661/4140
Cross country ski track
At the “Sparhöfe” in the neighbourhood of Gundhelm
Hiking
There are approximately 160 km of hiking routes in Schlüchtern. Guided hiking tours are offered. The dates for guided tours as well as hiking maps are available at the travel office.
Tennis
Tennis club “Blau-Weiß Schlüchtern”, Breitenbacher Straße 8
sand courts and 2 indoor courts available. Clubhouse tel. no.: 06661/3577 Reservation of courts and training hours can be requested at the travel office. Racket rental is also available free of charge.
Tennis club “ES Victoria Elm”, Eisenbahnstraße in the neighbourhood of Elm.
2 sand courts, Clubhouse tel. no.: 06661-6149
