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Route of Delights – The Guide 2016 – 2018 Guide of Delights – The Route

The Guide via Main-, Tauber- & Churfranken

2016 – 2018 2 3 come with us on a trip to the most beautiful places of Delights

Foreword by Christiane Förster Your companion Dear friends of delights, on the route Christiane Förster like many good ideas, the one for a Route of Delights began with a glass of the Main over Miltenberg and Wertheim as far good Franconian wine among friends. We were enjoying a conversation as Würzburg and the Tauber up to Auernhofen in about the many excellent restaurants, great wines and interesting shops front of the gates of Rothenburg ob der Tauber. that our beautiful area has to off er. Again and again, alongside well-known You will fi nd even more pleasures on our website names, new, less-known names kept popping up – as you can imagine, we In six diff erent route sections we present you our www.route-of-delights.com. Here you will fi nd out had plenty to talk about until long into the evening. "partners in delights". We can claim quite rightly about delight events planned for the future. Culi- that they are among the best in their craft. And nary highlights, lively festivals and exciting events I was still thinking about it the next day. And suddenly I realised, that it each one has something quite special of their own await you. would be very exciting to gather all these enterprises under a common to off er for you to look forward to. And, by the way, brand. we have also included some non-culinary high- I look forward to being able to greet you personally lights. on a tour through the Route of Delights some day. Initial contacts with regional vintners and restaurateurs were promising and showed just how well the idea was received. Step by step and one So for now, just sit back and relax and read this discussion after another, the Route of Delights increasingly began to book for yourself. Preferably of course with a good take shape. glass of wine – for which you will fi nd ample sourc- es here. We hope to whet your appetite. We want to Yours, Christiane Förster This little book is the initial result of the many interesting contacts made entice you to come and visit us and our wonderful General Manager with the various businesses on the route – from Aschaff enburg along area. TOURISMUS WERTHEIM GmbH 4 5 The 6 sections of the route ...

1 From Aschaff enburg to Würzburg, from Wertheim up to Rothenburg odT Aschaff enburg 4 Main The Route of Delights consists of 6 sections. Each one has its own character. And each one has its own quite Marktheidenfeld

particular delights to off er. But what all route sections M

a have in common is the workforce that lead their large i n Würzburg and small businesses with passion, knowledge and Wertheim dedication and off er products and services that are something special – and sometimes even unique. 3 5 We introduce you to these people in our delights guide. However the best thing to do would be to em- 2 bark personally on a journey along the Route of De- Miltenberg lights. Experience for yourself what we understand Tauberbischofsheim

by delights, and get to know the people who make it T a u 6 happen. We assure you: "It's well worth it!" b er 6 7 ... and your partners in delights

Section 1 Section 2 Freudenberg Reicholzheim Section 5 Section 6 Mainaschaff Mönchberg Edelobstbrennerei Ziegler Weingut Schlör Holzkirchen Werbach Kaffee Braun Landgasthof Hofstadel Benediktushof – Restaurant, Belle Maison – das kleine Hotel Bronnbach farm shop, bookstore, ROFA Fashion Group – Outlet Aschaffenburg Wörth am Main Section 3 Kloster Bronnbach convention & spiritual center Shopping IL PASTAIO – Italian food Wiener Café Kreuzwertheim Ferdinand‘s – Deli food Weingut Alte Grafschaft Helmstadt Tauberbischofsheim Ullrichs Hofladen Großheubach Section 4 Flora e vino – Decorations Möbel Schott Tourismusverband Gasthaus zur Krone Wertheim Homburg Spessart-Mainland Ferienregion Wertheim Weinhaus Zum Ritter Würzburg Distelhausen Miltenberg Petit Bateau – Deli food Bürgerspital zum Hl. Geist – Distelhäuser Brauerei Johannesberg Tourismusregion Churfranken Biolandhof Klein Marktheidenfeld Weingut Auberge de Temple – Restaurant Brauhaus Faust Café Sahnehäubchen Hotel & Weinhaus Anker Weingut am Stein – Ludwig Knoll Lauda-Königshofen & Hotel Jagd Hotel Rose Hotel Restaurant Schwan Restaurant REISERS am Stein Becksteiner Rebenhof MIKA Kaffeerösterei Wertheim Village – Outlet Shopping Billingshausen Sektkellerei Höfer Rebgut – Die Weinherberge Pflaumheim Tabakhaus Magne Falkum Bestenheider Stuben – Gasthof Goldenes Lamm Tourismusregion Brennerei Braun Destilleum Michael Mayer Münkels Beerenhof Restaurant & Hotel Fränkisches Weinland Weingut & Weinhotel Benz Bäckerei Hench Stadtpalais Ralf Kronmüller – Eußenheim Obernburg Restaurant Elviras Bauernladen Randersacker Röttingen Filippo Pizzo – Olive oil Bürgstadt Cremetöpfchen – The Concept Weingut Störrlein & Krenig Weingut Hofmann Weingut Hench Store – Fashion & Cosmetics Karlstadt Weingut Schmitt‘s Kinder Hotel Weinhaus Stern ARTofCHOCOLATE – Café Schrödl Auernhofen Kreativfabrik Albrecht Hench Die Schokoladen Manufaktur Winzerhof Stahl Weingut Rudolf Fürst Atelier Schwab Adler Landhotel Erwin Hymer World – Romantische Straße Caravaning Lifestyle 8 9

Route-Section 1

Mainaschaff · Aschaff enburg Johannesberg · Pfl aumheim · Obernburg Every beginning has its own magic ... 10 11 Selected places of Delights Route-Section 1

Partners in delights: Sights: 3

1 Mainaschaff 2 Aschaff enburg 1 2 Kaff ee Braun Johannisburg Castle Aschaff enburg

Pompejanum M Kaff ee Braun IL PASTAIO a 2 Aschaff enburg Schöntal Castle and Park in IL PASTAIO – Italian food Collegiate Church Aschaff enburg coffees for special moments Pasta heaven in Aschaffenburg 4 Ferdinand‘s – Deli food Ullrichs Hofl aden 5 Obernburg Sacks of coff ee from more than 30 countries pile up to To visit IL PASTAIO in Aschaff enburg is to enter a 5 Tourismusverband Römermuseum the ceiling in the store-room. It smells earthy and nutty veritable paradise of Italian delicacies. Delicious anti- Spessart-Mainland (Replica of a roman villa) here and the air is redolent of fl oral notes. Only careful- pasti, aromatic varieties of cheese, choice truﬄ es, the ly chosen green coff ees are used here which are then fi nest hams and salamis, high-grade oils and balsamic 3 Johannesberg roasted in a particularly long and gentle roasting pro- vinegars, but also wines, pastries and tempting sweets Auberge de Temple – Restaurant cess. The result is exquisite coff ees for connoisseurs from Piemont. Translated IL PASTAIO means "pasta & Hotel and those special moments. Coff ee like Blue Mountain maker". That's why from Tuesday to Saturday there is from Jamaica for instance, which exudes a chocolatey, fresh pasta, gnocchi und ravioli with diff erent fi llings. 4 Pfl aumheim slightly nutty aroma and is called the "coff ee of kings". "Buon appetito"! Destilleum Michael Mayer In Trauenloh 1 Karlstraße 5 5 Obernburg D-63814 Mainaschaff D-63739 Aschaff enburg Filippo Pizzo – Olive oil T. +49 6021 24778 · F. +49 6021 24775 T. +49 6021 218736 info@kaff eebraun.com F. +49 6021 929378 · [email protected] www.kaff eebraun.com www.checkthis.com/ilpastaio 12 Route-Section 1 13 Whisky pure festival

Ferdinand‘s Ullrich's Hofl aden Auberge de Temple A must for connoisseurs it's all about sheep here a true temple of pleasure

In this 220 m2 space you will fi nd select Franconian For 150 years the Ullrichs have run the family farm Genuine hospitality in an idyllic setting. The taste- specialities as well as delicacies from Germany and with its 250 ewes and lambs and extensive meadows fully decorated rooms and the selected specialities the rest of the world. Discover the classics of good and woodland. In the farm shop visitors can get de- of both restaurants transform the guest house into cuisine, new and unusual treats and gifts for every oc- licious lamb specialities like fresh meat, home-made a place where you feel naturally comfortable and at casion. Take a break in the café/bistro where you can sausages and much more … For children the farm ease. The "Helbigs" provide top quality award-win- enjoy a selection of the fi nest dishes from breakfast shop off ers great products themed on a little lamb ning cuisine with complex aromas and meticulous Every year in November a sensational time until late in the afternoon. And you will also get called "Lina" – an unusual and adorable gift idea. fi nishing touches. In the "guest house" you can look two-day whisky-event takes place the best coff ee, wine or champagne that goes with it. forward to local and creatively prepared dishes. in Aschaff enburg and guides fans of the "water of life" through the world of whisky Sandgasse 1 – 3 Konradstraße 66 Hauptstraße 2 with hand-picked malts and D-63739 Aschaff enburg D-63741 Aschaff enburg D-63867 Johannesberg a coordinated fringe programme. T. +49 6021 5855660 · F. + 49 6021 5855665 T. +49 6021 4488157 T. +49 6021 4548300 [email protected] Ullrich.Aschaff [email protected] [email protected] www.ferdinands.net www.ullrichs-hofl aden.jimdo.com www.auberge-de-temple.de 14 15

In the heart of Aschaffenburg

... lies the wonderful town park Schön- tal, that was originally designed as a zoo in the 15th century. Today visitors use it as a space for some short-term recreation. In April the stunning magnolia blossoms are not to be missed. 16 Route-Section 1 17 Filippo Pizzo Tourismusverband Spessart-Mainland

When Filippo Pizzo starts talking about his olive oil, Enjoy the fairytale landscape his eyes light up. His oils are really quite exceptional. The olives for his oils grow on his own plantation in Nature was very generous with Spessart Mainland: sunny Sicily. They are fruity and have a pleasant, pi- on the one hand there's the majestic Main, surround- quant fl avour and are pressed in an especially gentle ed by castles, mansions and sun-kissed vineyards. On process. the other, there's the unspoiled Spessart with its ocean of leaves which, with the seasons, radiates in new and Schwabenstraße 29 brilliant colours. D-63785 Obernburg T. +49 6022 4666 · F. +49 6022 7787 The charming landscape invites you to actively dis- Destilleum Michael Mayer [email protected] cover and enjoy its beauty. Try one of the wonderful www.pizzoind.com cycling for pleasure tours or go hiking on the magnif- small, but very, very exclusive icent trails which lead to impressive sights, medieval towns with half-timbered houses, interesting muse- The noble brandy distillery "Destilleum" is one of the "Aschabaeischer Babbling" ums. Theatre lovers can enjoy entertaining theatrical smaller businesses in the area. But master distiller Mi- performances – some of which are held in the open air. chael Mayer has turned that into a real strength. He is The lower Franconian dialect not eyeing up the mass market but is 100% directed at spoken in Aschaff enburg is very reminiscent of You simply must taste some of Spessart's hearty wild producing the utmost quality. This results in brandies the Hessian dialect. And there's a reason for that. game dishes – best sampled with one of the region's that delightfully refl ect the essence and complexity of The 17th century townspeople wanted to excellent red wines. After such an eventful day, who- all their infl uences. Each brandy is unique and pro- diff erentiate themselves from the peasantry and ever wants to unwind a little can book a relaxing well- vides a sensory experience for true connoisseurs. so they adopted the manner of speaking of the ness package at one of the salt water health spas, Bad Mainzer territorial princes. Orb or Bad Soden-Salmünster.

Anton-Bieber-Weg 2 Brückenstraße 2 D-63762 Pfl aumheim D-63897 Miltenberg T. +49 6026 8546 · F. +49 6026 977283 T. +49 6021 394271 [email protected] [email protected] www.destilleum.de www.spessart-mainland.de 18 19

Route-Section 2

Mönchberg · Wörth am Main · Großheubach Miltenberg · Bürgstadt · Freudenberg the short route of timber-framed treasures 20 21 Selected places of Delights Route-Section 2

Partners in delights: Kreativfabrik Albrecht Hench Weingut Rudolf Fürst 1 Mönchberg Adler Landhotel 1 Landgasthof Hofstadel 2 6 Freudenberg Main Insider: 2 Wörth am Main Edelobstbrennerei Ziegler 6 Wiener Café 3 Landgasthof Hofstadel Fresh sausages direct 5 from the producer 3 Home-made specialities Großheubach Sights: Miltenberg 4 Whoever really enjoys them can Gasthaus zur Krone in a cosy, rustic atmosphere even take the delicious sausage 2 Wörth am Main and ham specialities home 4 Miltenberg Shipbuilding and Maritime Museum In the heart of the magnifi cent Spessart lies a with them. Tourismusregion Churfranken quite special tourist attraction. Many home-made Brauhaus Faust 4 Miltenberg specialities await you in comfortable, homely sur- Jagd Hotel Rose Mildenburg (castle) roundings. MIKA Kaff eerösterei Riesen (Germany‘s oldest inn) Tabakhaus Magne Falkum Theater Lilli Chapeau Guests from near and far can look forward to fresh, Münkels Beerenhof (world‘s smallest theater) regional dishes prepared with produce from their own Bäckerei Hench farm. Siedlerhof 5 6 Freudenberg D-63933 Mönchberg 5 Bürgstadt Freudenburg (castle) "What could be better, than when the hand that pro- T. +49 9374 424 · F. +49 9374 412 Weingut Hench duces the food is the same hand that serves the dish [email protected] Hotel Weinhaus Stern to his guest?" www.hofstadel.de 22 Route-Section 2 23 Wiener Café Tourismusregion Churfranken

Allow yourself relax and enjoy a few minutes peace ... where the Main is at its most while you indulge in some traditional Viennese cof- pleasurable! fee specialities. Treat yourself to a melange (coff ee with frothy milk), a small brown (espresso with coff ee In the heart of the vineyards the epicurean paradise cream) or a fi aker (double mocha with rum). The home- of Churfranken with its numerous hiking and cy- made cakes, tortes and pralines make the Wiener Café cling trails winds its way along the Main on the hill- in Wörth a real fi nd for "connoisseurs of sweet things". sides of the Spessart and the Odenwald. The popular Franconian red wine trail e.g., leads above the Main Landstraße 8 through this lively region between Aschaff enburg D-63939 Wörth am Main and Wertheim. T. +49 9372 5310 · F. +49 9372 942770 Gasthaus zur Krone [email protected] · www.wienercafe.de There are 23 charming villages to be discovered here Come in and feel at ease in all their scenic beauty and culinary variety. Here you have the choice between enjoying a beer or a The Franconian red wine trail The Krone tavern is a real jewel on the Lower Main and glass of wine or whether you would prefer a rustic its reputation has spread well outside the region. Ralf wine tavern, haute cuisine or even award-winning Go hiking on a wine education trail on Restel, the head chef, off ers his guests a fi ne dining expe- gastronomy. the breathtaking red wine terraces and enjoy the rience showcasing local specialities. As far as possible, magnifi cent views over the valley and vineyards. the ingredients are all locally sourced, and Restel's uncle, Scarcely any other German travel destination can The Franconian red wine trail is absolutely worth who owns the local butchery, can vouch for the quality boast as many touring options and pleasurable experi- the eff ort – and it has any number of rest points of the meat. His wife, Niki Restel, completes the gastro- ences in such close proximity as here. Usually, the fi rst for when you need to take a break. nomic experience by serving suitable local wines. The visit is never enough. And so, many fi nd it quite easy elegant atmosphere reveals loving attention to detail to fi nd a thousand reasons why this visit to charming and bids you to relax and stay a while. Churfranken most certainly won't be their last.

Miltenberger Straße 1 Hauptstaße 57 D-63920 Großheubach D-63897 Miltenberg T. +49 9371 2663 T. +49 9371 6606976 · F. +49 9371 6606979 [email protected] · www.gasthauskrone.de [email protected] · www.churfranken.de 24 Route-Section 2 25 The art of brewing with character

Brauhaus Faust

"where nature and history collide, we brew very special beers – for very special people"

The Faust Brewery in Miltenberg is the oldest brewery Every year the Faust Brewery receives prizes in in the Rhein-Main area and is already into its fourth various categories. These include the Superior Taste generation of being run by the Faust family. Award as well as silver and gold medals at the World Beer Cup and the European Beer Star. And by the way, Insider: "First class flavour and the region's best beer" is the in these exciting guided tour experiences you will find philosophy of the family brewery whose roots in the out what makes the Faust beer specialities so unique. Brewers' seminar area go back over 360 years. Knowledge handed down Sample various types of beer, pay a visit to the Faust Why not brew your own beer! You over generations, modern technology, artisan exper- Brewery Shop and enjoy your time in Miltenberg's will learn all about the art of brewing tise and a love of the art of brewing along with the Schwarzviertel. in these exciting seminars. Immerse finest ingredients make for that unmistakable flavour. yourself in the world of the Faust brewers for a few hours. Open fermentation in the traditional way, the extra Hauptstraße 219 The times are listed long maturation time, a particularly gentle filtration D-63897 Miltenberg on www.faust.de and the controlled anaerobic bottling process all play T. +49 9371 97130 their part. F. +49 9371 971399 [email protected] · www.faust.de 26 27

A spectacle for the senses

Every October Spessart's majestic stags go in search of a mate. In the autumnal forest they try to win the hearts of the does with their thrilling roars. 28 Route-Section 2 29 Tabakhaus Magne Falkum A paradise for those who take pleasure in smoking

Even outside the entrance the exquisite aroma of fine tobacco greets you and makes you want more. Pipe lovers from all over Germany will discover an unbelievable range of hand-made trade-mark pipes here. Pipe tobac- cos from all the renowned manufacturers in all kinds of flavours demand to be savoured. But what's special are the tobacconist's own many creations which in the Jagd Hotel Rose MIKA Kaffeerösterei meantime have found devotees all over the world.

Creative cooking with heart and soul "Excellent" coffee Cigar lovers must go one floor lower. Underneath the business premises is the original sandstone vaulted In the charming Jagd Hotel Rose you're spoiled for In the MIKA coffee roastery it's all about those black- cellar where a walk-in natural humidor has been in- choice. in Kristina's dining room you can enjoy unpre- brown beans. There are 17 types, like, for instance, the corporated. It is here that the finest, handmade long tentious, carefully prepared dishes. Whereas in res- espresso "Passione", which was awarded a gold medal! filler cigars are stored. taurant 1622 head chef Jean-Philipp Schneider dishes The quaint tried and tested roaster stands in the mid- up the finest award-winning cuisine with a French dle of the shop and is a real eye catcher. Some of the In the "Magnus Keller", located just a few metres away touch. Classic cuisine meets its modern counterpart. freshly roasted beans can even be tried in the shop. from the business premises, lectures on tobacco take A gourmet restaurant or bistro style – both come from This beautiful shop is also worth a visit for its large se- place regularly and these can be used to improve one's the one kitchen and are served with great passion. lection of chocolates, tea, spices and wines etc. knowledge of the subject. Here the aficionado can You can either relax in 3-star comfort in the hotel or sample to their heart's content, enjoy, converse and get use it as a base for your recreational activities. information about new products. Hauptstraße 89 · D-63897 Miltenberg Hauptstraße 280 · D-63897 Miltenberg T. +49 9371 9489666 Hauptstraße 30 T. +49 9371 40060 · F. +49 9371 400617 F. +49 9371 9495840 D-63897 Miltenberg [email protected] [email protected] T. +49 9371 3980 · F. +49 9371 69723 www.jagdhotel-rose.de www.kaffeeroesterei-mika.de [email protected] · www.falkum.de 30 Route-Section 2 31 Weingut Hench a splendid wine is created here

Located in the heart of Bürgstadt – the pinot noir stronghold on the Main – you will find the Hench vineyard estate.

Here, on the Bürgstadter Centgrafenberg and Hunds- rück sites the family business dedicates itself to viticulture, with Pinot Noir taking pride of place.

Münkels Beerenhof Bäckerei Hench Red wine grape varieties: Pinor noir, Frühburgunder, St. Laurent, Pinot Meunier 100 % fruit and nothing else our bread is eaten where it grows and Regent

Münkels Beerenhof is one of the best-kept secrets of Hench's Bakery only uses their own – and sometimes White wine grape varieties: lovers of noble fruit brandies! On this idyllically situat- very old – in-house recipes. Naturally, no commercial- Silvaner, Riesling, white Burgundy, Ortega ed farm, the traditional art of distilling is still alive and ly preprepared baking mixes are used here, only the into its third generation. Master distiller Jochen Münkel best locally-sourced raw materials. The whole grains The vineyards are managed completely organical- only uses local, premium quality, fully ripe fruit in the are then freshly milled in the bakery's own stone ly. Get to know these special wines by visiting the distilling process. They even cultivate a large propor- grinder. This traditional bakery has held organic cer- vineyard or sampling them in the best restaurants in tion of the fruit themselves. "Our brandies and liqueurs tification since 2003 as all the ingredients for their Bürgstadt. are made with 100% fruit and nothing else!" Their pear whole grain products are cultivated organically. brandy is particularly notable. This is distilled from three varieties of pear and was awarded a gold medal. Hauptstraße 64 Hauptstraße 32 HENCH Mainbullau 16 D-63897 Miltenberg Bäckerei Konditorei Café D-63927 Bürgstadt D-63897 Miltenberg T. +49 9371 3176 T. +49 9371 5752 T. +49 9371 2131 · F. +49 9371 65937 Münkels [email protected] [email protected] www.beerenhof.de www.baeckerei-hench.de www.weingut-hench.de 32 33

Just follow your nose

How does anise hyssop smell? What is the diff erence between the diff erent varieties of thyme? You can fi nd out in the Churfranken herb garden near Erlenbach, directly on the Franco- nian red wine trail.

Hotel Weinhaus Stern

A richly varied cuisine awaits you in Weinhaus Stern. Its hallmark is the creative preparation of fresh local produce. Down-to-earth, Franconian dishes alternate with gourmet haute cuisine. Stay overnight in our comfortable rooms and enjoy our home-made breakfast in the morning.

Hauptstraße 23/25 D-63927 Bürgstadt T. +49 9371 40350 F. +49 9371 403540 [email protected] www.hotel-weinhaus-stern.de 34 Route-Section 2 35

Insider: the best from the house distillery This is where wonderful brandies from wild cherries, Kreativfabrik Albrecht Hench Weingut Rudolf Fürst Adler Landhotel mirabelles and plums are made. A dazzling array of creative ideas Burgundy begins in Bürgstadt live with meaning & pleasure

If you're looking for creative ideas for events, you The name "Rudolf Fürst" isn't just counted among The fourth generations of the Meisenzahl and Bach- Everything is rounded off with their own house wines will strike it rich here in Bürgstadt. The Kreativfabrik Germany's elite wine growers, but is also one of the mann families run the Adler Landhotel in Bürgstadt and a wide selection of wines from Bürgstadt. And for develops suitable concepts for anything from large big names in wine production internationally. The ex- guided by the motto "Feel welcome among friends". afters you can enjoy the brandies from the house dis- events on the factory floor to an exclusive cabaret pro- cellent reds, especially the great Pinot noir grown on tillery. gramme centred on acoustic and visual enjoyment. Centgrafenberg, regularly exceed the 90 point mark. Enjoy, smell and taste the nature all around you. As Atmospheric lighting, ingenious accessories includ- But Paul and Sebastian Fürst know how to make white Slow Food promoters, Norbert Bachmann and Mark- The Adler Landhotel provides guests with an "all- ing live music, show acts and productions where, wine as well. Their white Burgundy, Riesling and us Meisenzahl present a local, simple style of cooking. round wellness" programme, with modern hotel e.g., machines or products perform the main part – all Chardonnay are considered among the best white A small extract from their menu will whet your appe- rooms in a tranquil garden setting, a garden for these will ensure that your event will be an unforget- wines in Germany. tite: Richelbach goat cheese with seasonal salads or guests, sauna and wonderful massages. table experience. vegetables. Spessart trout or char stuffed with herbs. Hohenlindenweg 46 Wild game dishes and home-made roast venison Hauptstraße 30 Am Grohbangert 2a D-63927 Bürgstadt sausages on creamed savoy cabbage. Veal from Bürg- D-63927 Bürgstadt D-63927 Bürgstadt T. +49 9371 8642 · F. +49 9371 69230 stadt's meadows – delicately prepared with herbs from T. +49 9371 97880 · F. +49 9371 978860 T. +49 9371 5418 [email protected] the garden. [email protected] www. musik-hench.de www.weingut-rudolf-fuerst.de www.adler-buergstadt.de 36 Route-Section 2 37 Dedicated heart and soul to the fruits' essence

Edelobstbrennerei Ziegler

A lot of experience and a long tradition, but always with an eye to the future.

The Edelobstbrennerei Gebr. J. & M. Ziegler GmbH, history of the distillery which originally started out as was founded in 1865 in Freudenberg on the Main and a brewery. By now Ziegler has six diff erent types on represents the highest level of the distillers' art. off er, some of which have already won international awards. The latest scion (since 2015) of these creative Insider: For the Zieglers, premium quality, dedication and distillers is a fi ne gin called" G=in³ Classic", which is esprit are paramount. Real craftsmanship is still per- also sure to make its way in the world. We are surely the secrets of formed here: From the selection of the fruit, which is justifi ed in wondering what further sumptuous pleas- high level distilling of a quality you couldn't buy in any market, up to the ures the future holds. During an extremely pleasurable tour label on the Ziegler bottle with its distinctive shape. you will learn how premium eaux de vie, spirits & liqueurs are made and Today every epicurean knows the legendary "Wild- Hauptstraße 26 get to know the fascinating Ziegler kirsch Nr. 1" and raves about the aroma and qual- D-97896 Freudenberg treasures (by prior appoint- ity of the other outstanding eaux de vie, spirits T. +49 9375 92880 ment). and liqueurs. The single malt whisky "AURE- F. +49 9375 928811 UM", introduced in 2008, has already established it- [email protected] self as another Ziegler classic. It is a homage to the www.brennerei-ziegler.de 38 39

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Kreuzwertheim · Wertheim Reicholzheim · Bronnbach home of worth- while delights 40 41 Weingut Alte Grafschaft Selected places of Delights Wines with honest, mineral notes and Route-Section 3 an unmistakable character The Alte Grafschaft vineyard estate is currently run Insider: by two wine-making idealists: Norbert Spielmann & Christoph Dinkel. Wine has been cultivated here Partners in delights: 3 Reicholzheim Wine festival for more than 400 years. And you can tell. The beau- Weingut Schlör 1 Main at the vineyard tiful property – situated across from Wertheim castle 1 Kreuzwertheim 2 The atmospheric wine festivals at – is steeped in history and has extensive underground Weingut Alte Grafschaft 4 Bronnbach the vineyards are one of the ar- vaults, which today house the most modern equipment. Wertheim Bronnbach Monastery ea's best kept secrets and are

2 Wertheim T 3 not to be missed. Dates The vineyard estate possesses two steep slopes, the a Ferienregion Wertheim ub on request. Kaff elstein and the Satzenberg. It is not possible to er 4 Petit Bateau – Deli food Sights: 5 use machines on either of these slopes. Viticulture is Biolandhof Klein practised here almost as it was in Napoleon's time – Café Sahnehäubchen 2 Wertheim completely by hand. Hotel Restaurant Schwan Wertheim Castle Wertheim Village – Outlet Shopping Collegiate Church This is good for the wines however. They refl ect the Bestenheider Stuben – Glass Museum terroir of the two vineyards. They are extremely subtle Restaurant & Hotel Grafschaftsmuseum and reveal the best qualities of the respective grape Stadtpalais Ralf Kronmüller – Museum "Schlösschen im variety, the soil and the exceptional microclimate in Restaurant Hofgarten" which they were grown. Cremetöpfchen – The Concept Store – Fashion & Cosmetics 4 Bronnbach Rathausgasse 5 ARTofCHOCOLATE – Bronnbach Monastery D-97892 Kreuzwertheim Die Schokoladen Manufaktur T. +49 9342 5500 Atelier Schwab 5 Gamburg F. +49 9342 22019 Erwin Hymer World – Gamburg Castle [email protected] Caravaning Lifestyle www.altegrafschaft.de 42 Route-Section 3 43 Here, where so much is possible

Ferienregion Wertheim

Two rivers – one region – a thousand possibilities

Wertheim is situated in scenically beautiful, un- a wealth of opportunities. This is where the only 5-star touched surroundings with vineyards, rivers, valleys cycling trail, the "Lovely Taubertal – (Classic)" to Ro- and meadows. Thus, for many visitors it's the ideal themburg begins. The 5-star panoramic hiking trail gateway to attractive holiday regions like Taubertal, likewise passes through the city. Spessart, Odenwald, Churfranken and, last but not least, the Franconian wine-growing areas. But whoever is interested in culture, loves good wine or is a keen shopper will truly get their money's worth Wertheim is steeped in history and invites you to go in this place of the two rivers. Adventure playgrounds, on a voyage of discovery. Richly ornamented half-tim- climbing parks and game reserves guarantee unlimit- bered houses, winding alleyways and small, neat ed fun for younger visitors. squares characterise the image of the medieval town. And high above it all, sits Wertheim Castle proudly overlooking the town. It is one of the largest stone cas- Gerbergasse 16 tle ruins in Southern Germany. D-97877 Wertheim T. +49 9342 935090 For nature lovers, hiking enthusiasts, cyclists and [email protected] those who enjoy active holidays – Wertheim provides www.tourismus-wertheim.de 44 Route-Section 3 45 Petit Bateau Biolandhof Klein

desireable delights The farm shop of Biolandhof Klein off ers a compre- hensive range of selected local organic produce and When Grischa Euler sets up his stand at Wertheim's specialities. The farm has been run organically since market place, hedonists' eyes light up. The range of 1985. Alongside cereals, vegetables, potatoes and goods is extensive, it's always absolutely fresh and has fruit, lupines are cultivated as well. The organic farm something for everyone: from simple but delicious shop produces their own lupine coff ee from them. prawn rolls, to game fi sh, exquisite meats and the best ham in the world. Schmiedsgasse 1 It's all about freshness, eating and the pleasure of D-97877 Wertheim good food. That is why many customers avail of their T. +49 9342 6386 · F. +49 9342 935847 Café Sahnehäubchen shopping trip to meet up with friends and enjoy a [email protected] glass of sparkling wine or champagne. Some people www.lupinenkaff ee.de A torte paradise in Schlösschenpark enjoy freshly prepared sushi in the summer. And in the winter they can warm themselves with a delicious It's lovely and cosy in the seating area with its ten bowl of home-made bouillabaisse. "werdemer Buddescheisser" tables. Photographs hang on the wall, and the table decorations are discreet but witty. Whoever sits down Petit Bateau always has something tasty for you to try. Hard to believe, but the fi rst outhouses weren't at the beautiful terrace with a view of the Schlöss- We wish you much pleasure and bon appetit! installed in Wertheim until the 19th century. Up to chen Platz, immediately has a feeling of well-being then, the "good brew" had been collected from the and contentment. The selection of sweet treats. like chamber pots and put in slop buckets or "Budden", freshly prepared cakes, tortes and waﬄ es is wickedly which stood at the entrance to the house. Some tempting and immediately makes you forget about all of the townspeople (the Wertheimer or locally: diet plans.

Auf dem Wertheimer Marktplatz tit Batea Werdemer) then simply tipped the contents of Pe u D-97877 Wertheim their buckets into the alleyways. Understandably, Hofgarten 2 T. +49 9397 929027 the count was not too keen on this practice, as D-97877 Wertheim M. +49 160 96265353 the "aroma" penetrated as far as the castle, and he T. +49 9342 9348437 [email protected] quickly forbade the emptying of the buckets in the info@ sahnehaeubchen-hofgarten.de www.petitbateau-wertheim.de old part of the town. www.sahnehaeubchen-hofgarten.de 46 47 Hotel Restaurant Schwan Where the Main and Tauber meet ...

At the old city gate in Wertheim, the Hotel Restaurant Schwan wel- Insider: comes its guests.

farmed duck with Guests are spoiled with un- dumplings and red cabbage compromising cuisine from From autumn a very tasty, 1/2 Baden and Franconia in a styl- farmed duck features on the ish ambience. What is more, menu. It comes highly only the best seasonal ingredi- Glass art – very recommended. ents from controlled local farms special and beautiful and meat from regional meadows and woodlands are used. In the Glass Museum in Wertheim you will set off on an exciting glass-themed The quiet, modern rooms are com- journey through time – from ancient fortably and tastefully designed times to the present day. The annual with high quality materials and Christmas exhibition is an especial have luxurious bathrooms. highlight in the museum's calendar.

Mainplatz 8 D-97877 Wertheim T. +49 9342 92330 F. +49 9342 923366 [email protected] www.hotel-schwan-wertheim.de 48 Route-Section 3 49 Enjoy yourself like you do on holiday Shopping like in paradise

Wertheim Village

Fall in Love with Luxury – Welcome to Wertheim Village

The shopping paradise will woo you with over 110 lux- Village opening times: ury and premium brands. It's a dream destination for Monday – Saturday 1000 – 2000. anyone looking for exclusive fashion items. Catering opening times: You can look forward to discounts of up to 60 %! Monday – Saturday 0900 – 2000.

Less than an hour from Frankfurt and with over 1,800 free parking spaces directly in front, Wertheim Vil- lage is the ideal destination for a short trip or a relaxed shopping stopover on your way to your holiday destination.

Excellent catering, free Wi-Fi and a smart shop- Almosenberg ping-app complete this luxurious shopping experi- D-97877 Wertheim ence. T. +49 9342 9199100 · F. +49 9342 9199101 [email protected] Wertheim Village looks forward to your visit. WertheimVillage.com 50 Route-Section 3 51

Insider: From Wertheim Bestenheider Stuben Stadtpalais Ralf Kronmüller with Love The two exclusive CT- Feasting and sleeping a restaurant in 2 acts Cremetöpfchen – The Concept Store fragrances from the series "From Wertheim with Love" Local and hearty or modern and sophisticated – the Ralf Kronmüller and his team run the Wertheim town an oasis, where everything revolves are very special. excellent kitchen in Bestenheider Stuben can do both. house hotel, a modern elegant restaurant of a some- around the things that are really Add a good wine from the extensive wine list and the what diff erent kind. The award winning (and holder important to a woman ... pleasure is complete. Afterwards in "Shakes & Beer" of one Michelin star) gourmet restaurant serves a the really chic bar, you can round off the evening with subtly modern interpretation of classic cuisine. In the The small cozy store combines beautiful ladies top quality beauty products, wonderful professional- a fresh draught beer, a delicious cocktail or a noble carvery on the other hand, things are "a little more fashion and lovingly selected accessories with cos- treatments and luxury permanent make up. Allow singe malt. And what about sleeping? You can relax relaxed". You can look forward to a glass of beer and metics, beauty care and treatments and result in a yourself be enchanted by Cremetöpfchen's quite sin- very well in one of the 20 comfortable rooms ... and some fresh local cooking in an informal atmosphere uniquely delightful shopping experience. gular charm and enjoy a visit to this small world of sleep. here. beautiful things. "We want our clients to have an all-over feeling of Breslauer Straße 1 Mühlenstraße 26 well-being in our shop and to always leave us with Brückengasse 15 D-97877 Wertheim D-97877 Wertheim a smile." Both proprietors, Melanie Hemberger and D-97877 Wertheim T. +49 9342 96540 T. +49 9342 9349006 · F. +49 9342 9349016 Nadja Langguth, subscribe to this principle. Custom- T. +49 9342 7737 [email protected] [email protected] ers can enjoy select fashion from prestigious inter- [email protected] www.bestenheider-stuben.de www.stadtpalais-wertheim.de national designers, hand picked items for the home, www.cremetoepfchen-wertheim.de 52 Route-Section 3 53 Enjoy chocolate with all the senses

ARTofCHOCOLATE Die Schokoladen Manufaktur

Sweet art to bite into and hold

Just a ten minute drive from Wertheim you will find You can relax in the café and snack on the sweet the glass chocolate factory ARTofCHOCOLATE. It temptations or experience the factory at first hand. represents the highest quality in the art of praline You can become a chocolate-maker yourself and and chocolateproduction and supplies Germany's learn all about "chocolate and wine", "chocolate and high-end gastronomy and restaurant market with its spices" and many other topics to do with the pleasure delicacies. of "the Aztecs' black gold".

Here you can discover a whole world of pleasure and Let yourself be seduced by this world of pleasure. sensuousness. Experience at first hand the passion for chocolate and everything that can arise from that. Almosenberg 15 The array is unbelievable: colourful, modern pralines D-97877 Wertheim with all kinds of fillings, chocolate bars in classic, but T. +49 9324 9784690 also in surprising flavours, drinking chocolates for F. +49 9324 97846999 perfect relaxation and even small chocolate art works. [email protected] www.art-of-chocolate.de 54 Route-Section 3 55

Ottmar Hörl

German artist Ottmar Hörl is well- known in Germany for his public in- stallations of multiples: Sponti-dwarves, Goethe fi gures and Unity Man. But what a lot of people don't know is the fact that he lives and works in Dietenhan, Wertheim's smallest village.

Atelier Schwab For fine art lovers

The studio of the Wertheim artist Johannes Schwab The Atelier Schwab is a place where art is lived and is a new attraction on the cultural route through the where guests and visitors are enthused and inspired historic old city that leads up to Wertheim Castle. in equal measure.

Lavishly renovated with loving attention to detail, Open during exhibitions or you can make an appoint- the former offi ces of the royal administration are now ment by phone. manifested in an ever-changing and inventive combination of old and new. It provides a stylish ambience for exhibitions of international, contemporary art and Schloßgasse 9 unique designs, but also for readings, lectures and D-97877 Wertheim small events. T. +49 173 6719192 [email protected] www.johannes-schwab.com 56 Route-Section 3 57 Enjoy your holiday in complete freedom

Erwin Hymer World

EXHIBITION AND DISPLAY OF MOVERA OUTDOORSHOP RECREATIONAL VEHICLES & Weber Grill-Shop

In ERWIN HYMER WORLD discover new ways of de- Caravanning fans will find all their hearts desire in signing your journeys the wayyou want: Whether at the Movera Caravanning Shop: Awnings, folding tables, beach, in town, in the mountains or in the countryside tents and camping tableware items. Here you will dis- – in your caravan or motorhomeyou will experience cover a large selection of leisure goods and camping freedom and adventure at its best. equipment by Movera, Goldschmitt, Hymer original parts & accessories, Vaude and many others. Or be ERWIN HYMER WORLD has around 500 of the inspired by the huge range of Weber BBQ grills. most up-to-date models – from beginners' vehicles up to luxury class caravans and motorhomes.

In addition, you will also find a large selection of well- kept used vehicles in mint condition, and a modern Hymerring 1 service-workshop, and in the rental office you can get D-97877 Wertheim a look at the fascinating world of caravanning. T. +49 9342 93510 [email protected] www.erwinhymerworld.de 58 Route-Section 3 59 Seasonal Kloster Bronnbach wine taverns culture . history . pleasure Bronnbach Monastery is a former Cistercian monastery established in the 12th century. It is idyllically situated in the lovely Tauber Valley. Its long history has left a rich legacy: for instance the Romanesque church with its baroque alters and choir stalls and the Gothic cloister. The Joseph and Bernhard halls are also worth seeing for their baroque features.

Weingut Schlör Bronnbach Monastery is well worth a visit as part of the well-established Bronnbach Kultours. It is quite a Passionate about winemaking unique venue and the numerous concerts, events and seminars that are held there create unforgettable ex- Everything began in 1984 with 3 hectares of vines and periences. aseasonal wine tavern. They have been receiving high accolades in the leading wine guides for years and since Other tours are off ered alongside the more traditional 2010 the vineyard estate belongs among the very best monastery tours, for instance, you can go on guided The tavern serves good traditional fare – in the German fi rms. Vintner Konrad Schlör doesn't just want circular hikes on the Jacobean pilgrim route. The most delicious sense of the word. to press wines for special occasions however, but is also wine tasting in the "Vinothek Taubertal", the former For two to four weeks a year the wine growers interested in wines that aff ord everyday pleasure and monastery cellarium, is also a special treat. prepare the dishes themselves and serve their bring an authentic expression of the terroir into your own wines in a rustic setting. Often it's a simple glass. matter of charming and down-to-earth Bronnbach 9 Franconian hospitality. it's all very sociable and Martin-Schlör-Straße 22 D-97877 Wertheim informal. You sit yourself down, move in close, D-97877 Wertheim Reichholzheim T. +49 9342 935202020 and you soon fi nd yourself taking part in the T. +49 9342 4976 · F. +49 9342 6959 F. +49 9342 935202029 conversation, over a glass of wine and some [email protected] [email protected] home-made baked cheese and fresh black bread. www.weingut-schloer.de www.kloster-bronnbach.de 60 61

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Homburg · Marktheidenfeld Billingshausen · Eußenheim · Karlstadt a small ode to warm-heartedness 62 63 Selected places of Delights the Franconian Route-Section 4 "Schäufele"

Partners in delights: Sights:

1 Homburg 1 Homburg 4 Weinhaus Zum Ritter Homburg Castle 5 Papiermühle Weinhaus Zum Ritter MarktheidenfeldMartheidenfeld 2 M Marktheidenfeld 3 a Hotel & Weinhaus Anker 2 Marktheidenfeld 2 in culinary highlights on the Main Alte Mainbrücke (old bridge) 3 Billingshausen Franck-Haus 1 Head chef Thomas Hausin is an expert in his fi eld and Gasthof Goldenes Lamm has received many awards. In a 500 year old pile on 5 Karlstadt the way out of town he creates an exciting contrast 4 Eußenheim Karlsburg Castle between medieval romanticism and haute cuisine Elviras Bauernladen European Plumber and gourmet cooking with both wit and creativity. Out- Coppersmith Museum standing local wines are served alongside. It's a real The Franconian "Schäufele" is a regional 5 Karlstadt fi nd – even for the locals! And the Ritter has beautiful speciality. It's a piece of pork shoulder, roasted Café Schrödl rooms with a view of the Main for overnight guests. to perfection and prepared and served complete with bones (shoulder blade) and crackling.

Rittergasse 2 The meat is a crispy brown, and when properly D-97855 Homburg am Main served, the crackling has tiny blisters and is T. +49 9395 1506 crunchy and crisp. It's the crackling that is the [email protected] high point of this dish for true connoisseurs and www.weinhaus-ritter.de to satisfy, it must be really crunchy when chewed. 64 Route-Section 4 65 Hotel & Weinhaus Anker Gasthof Goldenes Lamm

Simply ingenious haute cuisine The Goldene Lamm received its fi rst mention in 1736. Today Michael Hüsam runs the inn and he attach- When serving from the small select menu, in "Wein- es great importance to fresh local cuisine. Almost haus Anker's" historic rooms, the head waiter Dinges everything comes from local suppliers. The fruit and can easily start raving about a particular sauce and vegetables even grow in their own kitchen garden. We forthwith present you with another small portion. have a tradition of good taste here!

Wild prawn and octopus ragout, home-made taglia- Untertorstraße 13 telle, turbot bottarga and beurre blanc. Alternatively, D-97834 Billingshausen saddle of lamb cooked to perfection with aromatic T. +49 9398 352 · F. +49 9398 514 couscous, bacon, prunes and goat cheese … But you [email protected] Café Schrödl must taste it for yourself, smell it and see, just how www.goldenes-lamm-billingshausen.de passionately they cook, wait, and serve wine here. Sweet temptation

You can expect genuine Lucullan pleasures from the Silvaner – Do you fancy a slice of a lovely home-made torte? Or haute Franconian and international cuisine served at a true Franconian would you prefer a fresh fruit fl an, a delicious Danish this establishment. They only cook with fresh produce pastry or a delectable praline? here, which mainly comes directly from the producer The Silvaner is to Franconia what the Pinot is in order to be able to guarantee the highest quality. to Burgundy and the Riesling to the Rheingau. In the heart of Karlstadt, right next to the historic This white grape has been cultivated in the area Rathaus, Café Schrödl off ers lovers of sweet tempta- for over 350 years. While it used to be derided as tions a place where they can feel at ease. It's a cosy being somewhat neutral and bland, the Silvaner spot where you can allow yourself be seduced and qui- cultivated today is second to none. etly enjoy yourself with a clear conscience. Obertorstraße 13 D-97828 Marktheidenfeld Hauptstraße 45 T. +49 9391 60040 D-97753 Karlstadt F. +49 9391 600477 T. +49 9353 1234 · F. +49 9353 6815 [email protected] [email protected] www.hotel-anker.de www.cafe-schroedl.de 66 Route-Section 4 67 We know what's in our sausages

Life is too short Elvira's Farm Shop has been run with love and dedication since 1997, and you notice this as soon as you en- to eat poorly! ter the very attractive shop. You will find a selection of all kinds of produce here, from turkey, beef and pork, that will really whet your appetite. Elvira's Bauernladen The mouthwatering range on offer is extensive and includes home-made sausages like e.g., white sausage, black pudding and liver sausage, just like your grandmother used to make. Delicious modern specialities, like salami and the finest hams, complement the display.

All of the speciality sausages and hams are carefully made in the in-house butchery following traditional family recipes.

The proprietor Katja Dallmann, who took over the farm shop from her mother Elvira in 2008, has a clear objective: "It is very important to us that our quality meats should remain a premium product and that they are processed completely naturally and without any food additives." Bachgasse 16 The animals' welfare plays a very crucial role in this D-97776 Eußenheim-Aschfeld with abundant space, straw bedding and good fodder T. +49 9350 1044 being provided on their own farm. F. +49 9350 909841 [email protected] Taste the difference! www.elviras-bauernladen.de 68 69

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Holzkirchen · Helmstadt Würzburg · Randersacker Lower Franconia's most beautiful 70 71 Bürgerspital zum Hl. Geist selected places of Delights 700 dynamic and eventful years

Route-Section 5 The Bürgerspital in Würzburg is a modern vineyard estate, committed to quality and tradition, and with its almost 700-year history it is one of the oldest vineyards of the world. Primarily the classical Partners in delights: Sights: grape varieties, Riesling, Silvaner and Pinot noir, are cultivated on the 120 hectares under vines. The

Main 1 Holzkirchen 1 Holzkirchen high level of awareness of these varieties is based Benediktushof – Restaurant, Benediktushof on the great wines from renowned vineyards like the n i 3 a Würzburg farm shop, bookstore , Monastery Church M 1 "Würzburger Stein" and the "Stein-Harfe" but also convention & spiritual center 4 on the typical Franconian wine bottle known as the 3 Würzburg 2 Bocksbeutel. In 1726 for the fi rst time, the famous 2 Helmstadt Residence Palace Steinwein from the "Würzburger Stein" estate was Flora e vino – Decorations (UNESCO World Cultural Heritage) fi lled at the decree of Würzburger's city council in Alte Mainbrücke (old bridge) a Bocksbeutel. In this way the Bürgerspital became 3 Würzburg Festung Marienberg the birthplace of the Bocksbeutel. Bürgerspital zum Hl. Geist – (Fortress Marienberg) Weingut Pilgrimage Church "Käppele" Bürgerspital wines are striking wines distinguished Weingut am Stein – Ludwig Knoll by their own distinctive note. This results from the in- Restaurant REISERS am Stein terplay of the incomparable site, shell limestone soils, Sektkellerei Höfer ideal microclimatic niches and the vintner's signa- Tourismusregion ture, sparingly applied. Fränkisches Weinland Theaterstraße 19 4 Randersacker D-97070 Würzburg Weingut Störrlein & Krenig T. +49 931 3503441 · F. +49 931 3503444 Weingut Schmitt‘s Kinder [email protected] www.buergerspital-weingut.de 72 Route-Section 5 73 Indulge in peace and serenity

Café & Restaurant, Farm Shop, Bookstore at Benediktushof

The Benediktushof is situated in the idyllic Aalbach B*FARM SHOP valley area. Formerly a Benedictine monastery, it is now a cross-denominational centre for meditation and The farm shop provides a selection of naturally beau- mindfulness. In this place of silence you will find plac- tiful things: precious natural food products, fine hand- es like the Zen garden to contemplate what is essential. icrafts, exquisite accessories and more. Everything is There are also areas for meeting people. Visitors here of the highest quality, has been manufactured fairly can give time and space to what they want: and ecologically and was chosen with care and love. TROAND – Café & Restaurant BOOKstore

The restaurant is named after Troand, the founder of Everything that promotes inner composure and the art the monastery. Its harmonious vegetarian and vegan of living can be found here. Alongside a wide selection cooking literally bids you to be mindful of your sens- of literature, visitors will also find diaries, meditation es while eating. The careful selection and attentive accessories and other unusual gift ideas. preparation of local ingredients are the foundation of the outstandingly pure taste sensation. Klosterstraße 10 D-97292 Holzkirchen T. +49 9369 98380 www.benediktushof-holzkirchen.de 74 Route-Section 5 75 Weingut am Stein – Ludwig Knoll the site is a commitment

In the heart of the Würzburger Stein vineyard lies the vineyard estate am Stein, Ludwig Knoll. It is run by Sandra and Ludwig Knoll in what is now the 5th generation.

Careful tending of the vineyards, strict limits on quan- tities and selective harvesting form the basis for the Insider: quality of their wines. In this way, the character and aroma typical of the grape variety survives until the Wine festival am Stein wine is bottled. Every summer this winefest Restaurant REISERS am Stein offers exquisite wines, selected The style of the wines is characterised by the fine live music and good cuisine. aromas of fruit and delicate mineral notes, which An all-embracing culinary experience A must for all who love lend body, structure and vividness to the wines. music and wine! The "Reisers am Stein" in Würzburg belongs to the entire REISERS-Team treat culinary traditions and The "WeinWerk am Stein" is a place for meetings, best addresses in Southern Germany and is the only modern influences with a light touch. Franconian presentations and seminars, and invites you to sam- starred restaurant in a top Franconian vineyard estate. cuisine is as much at home in "REISERS am Stein" as ple the wines from the cellar below. A guest house The atmosphere is unpretentious, relaxed and totally international specialities. What the chefs love best is on the estate makes it possible for wine lovers to im- focussed on wine. presenting both on the plate as a harmoniously bal- merse themselves totally in the world of the vineyard anced, total work of art. am Stein. This wine establishment and its cuisine have won several awards and bear the straightforward hallmark Mittlerer Steinbergweg 5 of its patron Bernhard Reiser. And he has only one Mittlerer Steinbergweg 5 D-97080 Würzburg thing in mind: "People should be happier after a visit D-97080 Würzburg T. +49 931 258080 · F. +49 931 25880 to my restaurant than they were before!" This bodes T. +49 931 286901 · F. +49 931 2008699 [email protected] well therefore for lovers of casual gourmet dining. [email protected] www.weingut-am-stein.de Bernhard Reiser, head chef Marcel Spenkuch and the www.der-reiser.de 76 Route-Section 5 77 Sektkellerei Höfer The old Main bridge Champagne mood in the old Bürgerbräu Brewery One of the hotspots in Würzburg. This is where culture meets cuisine, tourists For the last 20 years the Höfers have been making meet locals and Main meets wine. With a premium sparkling wines on the listed brewery site glass of wine in your hand you quickly in Würzburg. The sparkling wine producers com- get into conversation with people bine solid craft with modern company structures or let your gaze wander. and strive to produce a local product of the highest quality at their site, which dates from the late 19th century.

The fi nest varietal sparkling wines and classic Pres- tige-Cuvées are created from local Silvaner, Ries- ling and Pinot noir grapes. Matured in cavernous cellars and produced according to the traditional premium champagne method – a real fi nd for every lover of bubbly!

Tasting and tours in the production site (which has glass walls for optimum viewing) and the historic vaulted cellars are always both a learning experience and a pleasure. Some just like it sparkling ...

Frankfurter Straße 87 D-97082 Würzburg T. +49 931 411792 · F. +49 931 408775 [email protected] www.hoefersekt.de 78 Route-Section 5 79 Experience wine with all your senses

Tourismusregion Fränkisches Weinland

Wine and Main point the way here

Franconian wine characterises the region like noth- tions, canoeists can "go with the flow" in confidence ing else: a mild climate, fertile soils and passionate when on the water. Those who would rather view the vintners. Activities and experiences centred on Fran- Main from above, can choose one of the hiking trails conia's vines abound, like wine festivals and wine tast- though the vineyards of Franconia's wine country. Insider: ings, hikes through the vineyards and new discoveries waiting to be made in the local wine shops. These experiences are especially wonderful when Franconian asparagus combined with the local cuisine - a cuisine, excellently From April, 20 th til June 24 th the Franconian wine country is a byword for exceptional and harmoniously complemented by the local wines. renowned Franconian asparagus is culture as well however, like e.g., the Würzburg Resi- harvested. It grows particularly well here dence, the "castle of all castles". thanks to the area's sandy soil. Many of the inns and restaurants serve Wine and culture can be experienced here in both Turmgasse 11 quite special asparagus dishes relaxed and active ways. For instance, the route of D-97070 Würzburg during this period. the well-developed Main cycle trail follows along the T. +49 931 372335 · F. +49 931 373793 Main. Thanks to the "Yellow Wave" signs which in- [email protected] dicate the embarking, disembarking and service sta- www.fraenkisches-weinland.de 80 Route-Section 5 81 Weingut Störrlein & Krenig Flora e vino – Floristic fürs Leben

a valuable treasure, Magdalena Becker's decorations turn every event lying hidden in the vineyards into an emotional and extraordinary occasion. She sections moods – in any place and at any time: excep- "Sonnenstuhl" and "Marsberg" – melodious names tional, professional, emotional, private or something and outstanding sites in Franconia. It is here, simply in-between ... on thesesteep southern slopes with their mighty natural stone walls and mineral rich shell limestone soils that the mostvaluable wines of the Störrlein Julius-Echter-Straße 22 & Krenig vineyard estate grow -the "great growths" D-97264 Helmstadt ("Großen Gewächse") and "TRIAS" –, the fl agships of T. +49 9369 981856 Armin Störrlein and his son-in-law Martin Krenig. Weingut Schmitt‘s Kinder lena.becker@fl oraevino.de www.fl oraevino.de The family vineyard estate Störrlein & Krenig with a creative, sensuous art 13 hectares under cultivation, concentrates on Sil- vaner and Pinot noir. However, Riesling, Sauvignons The sites are called Pfülben, Marsberg, Sonnenstuhl cabaret blanc, Scheurebe and a traditional Franconian blend and Teufelskeller and year after year they produce pre- (Frentsch) are also cultivated here. A combination mium wines that are well-known beyond the region. Urban Priol, Erwin Pelzig, Richard Rogler, Ingo of reduced yields, careful hand-picking, gentle wine Appelt ... Somehow Würzburg seems to be a making and plenty of time result in exceptional wines. Karl Schmitt and his son Martin, proprietors of the veritable breeding ground for German cabaret. Their ripeness, light acidity, smoothness and rich vineyard estate since 2014 together produce big, dry, Many ascribe this to the perfect alliance of econ- mineral notes make these wines fun to drink and the substantial whites that refl ect the character of this omy and wine festivals that has made successful reason they have delighted wine lovers over the years. very particular terroir. cabaret artistes out of many students.

Schulstraße 14 Am Sonnenstuhl 45 D-97236 Randersacker D-97236 Randersacker T. +49 931 708281 · F. +49 931 701155 T. +49 931 7059197 [email protected] F. +49 931 7059198 www.stoerrlein.de [email protected] · www.schmitts-kinder.de 82 83

Route-Section 6

Werbach · Tauberbischofsheim · Distelhausen Lauda-Königshofen · Röttingen · Auernhofen where not only Franconians refuel their zest for life 84 85 Selected places of Delights 5-StARS-bike trail Route-Section 6 100 km of heavenly cycling along the Tauber

Partners in delights: 8 Auernhofen Winzerhof Stahl 1 Werbach 1 Belle Maison – das kleine Hotel Romantische Straße 2 3 ROFA Fashion Group – Outlet Belle Maison – das kleine Hotel Shopping 4 Sights: 6 8 relaxing jewel 2 Tauberbischofsheim 5 Möbel Schott 2 Tauberbischofsheim Tauber 7 Whoever likes vintage and shabby chic, is in "Kurmainzisches" castel good hands in the Belle Maison. Its informal atmos- 3 Distelhausen "Türmers" Lookout Tower phere, generously-sized, spotlessly clean rooms, the Distelhäuser Brauerei warn-hearted hostess and the delectable breakfast 5 Bad Mergentheim will more than satisfy your every heart's desire. An al- 4 Lauda-Königshofen Kurpark ternative therapist also has her practice in the house. The Tauber weaves its way for over 130 km, Becksteiner Rebenhof "Deutschorden" castle & museum Michaela Baumann specialises in body statics, the from its source in Rothenburg ob der Tauber as Rebgut – Die Weinherberge Wildlife Park back, joints and the nervous system. That's what makes far as the Main estuary near Wertheim. Brennerei Braun the Belle Maison so unique. Cyclists can enjoy a fabulous 3-day cycle tour Weingut & Weinhotel Benz 6 Röttingen 7 Creglingen through stunning landscape full of history, Sundial trail Riemenschneider-Altar Oberes Tor 7 · D-97956 Werbach adventure and nature. By the way, the so-called 6 Röttingen Museum of vinery Fingerhutmuseum T. +49 9341 6005300 "classic" cycle trail is Germany's only trail to Weingut Hofmann Brattenstein castle F. +49 9341 6005329 have received the highest "5-star" rating from the with "Zehntscheune" [email protected] German Cycling Federation. www.belle-maison-hotel.de 86 Route-Section 6 87 High fashion at sensationally low prices

ROFA Fashion Group

perfect-fitting blazers, jackets and coats for women

One of the most successful German producers of In the ROFA Fashion Outlet Store you will experience women's blazers, jackets and sporting outdoor wear is beautiful clothes in a relaxed, stylish atmosphere, at located in the tranquil town of Werbach. Prestigious reasonable outlet prices. With a fl oor2 space of over chain stores and fashion consignors, particularly the 300 m, you can take your time and check out the best specialist fashion retailers, are among ROFA Fashion items from the current collections, discover coordinat- Group's national and international customers. ing fashion trends fromwell-known brands in trousers, shirts, blouses, scarves & belts. Altogether it's quite an The main collection – White Label – exemplifi es exceptional shopping experience! artless elegance paired with an easygoing noncha- lance. The young modern label Change is directed at the highly fashionable, younger woman. The top quality and innovative line NVSCO was specifi cally devel- Oberes Tor 4 oped for the exclusive specialist retailer and is sold in D-97956 Werbach Germany's leading fashion boutiques. Three diff erent T. +49 9341 807136 labels, each in its own way feminine, a perfect fi t in all F. +49 9341 807150 sizes, always top quality, yet still aff ordable. [email protected] www.rofafashiongroup.de 88 Route-Section 6 89 Kitchen competence in the area

Möbel Schott Koch-Grill-Erlebnis

for experts and connoisseurs culinary horizons at the same time. Receive useful tips and look forward to a trip into the world of gour- If you're looking for the right kitchen, you're in the met cuisine. right place with kitchen specialists Möbel Schott. ® Whatever your tastes or budget, the range has what WEBER GRILL ACADEMY LIVE! you're looking for: From reasonably-priced but stylish starter kitchens, practical and larger family kitchens, As a Weber World-Partner, Möbel Schott hosts gar- right up to exclusive cooking solutions with every den parties and exclusive Weber®-Grillseminars. comfort. To make sure you're perfectly equipped Barbecue a complete meal under the direction of our in the kitchen, you will also fi nd a large selection of Weber-Grillmaster, experience an unforgettable BBQ household items and accessories for the home. To and get tips and tricks for perfect barbecuing. complete the pleasure, pay a visit to the delicatessen department with its excellent assortment of fi ne foods.

COOKERY SCHOOL Pestalozziallee 21 D-97941 Tauberbischofsheim Experience a pure treat! Cook a fi rst-class menu to- T. +49 9341 92100 · F. +49 9341 921082 gether with a top chef from the area. Enjoy a wonder- [email protected] ful evening in convivial company and broaden your www.moebel-schott.de 90 Route-Section 6 91 Experience the The Distelhäuser Brewery has been around since 1811, world of beer a family tradition since 1876 that is now in its sixth generation. The traditional brewery currently produces over 20 different beers. In addition to the "regu- Distelhäuser Brauerei lar" range, Distelhäuser's master brewers also create speciality beers in their "brewing workshop", like for instance, the "Distel Blond" or the "Lucky Hop IPA", which are made using different raw materials.

And whoever wants, can enjoy the Distelhäuser Brew- ery experience with all their senses. On the experience tours, you will learn at close quarters, the amount of care and instinct it takes to turn the natural raw materials into the perfect Distelhäuser beer.

In the brewery pub, the "Distelhäuser Brauhaus" Insider: guests can enjoy a fresh beer with some mouth-wa- tering local dishes. Only the best local ingredients Brewing workshop are used. Among these are specialities from the ad- You can brew your own personal joining butcher's "Bauers Brotzeit", which supplies beer here, alongside Distelhäuser's the pub with fresh game from local forests, as well master brewers. And that means being as beef, pork and poultry, which have been raised in hands on – from mashing to bottling. a species-appropriate manner. Culture vultures will Grünsfelder Straße 3 Appointments available by prior get their money's worth in the former bottling area, D-97941 TBB-Distelhausen arrangement. the "Alte Füllerei". Interesting events take place here T. +49 9341 8050 regularly, featuring numerous locally and nationally F. +49 9341 805351 known artistes, musicians, cabaret artists and enthu- [email protected] siastic younger talent. www.distelhaeuser.de 92 Route-Section 6 93 Becksteiner Rebenhof Hotel Welcome to the southern way of enjoying life the Tauber trout Whoever loves the south, relishes good food and enjoys a good wine, will feel right at home in Rebenhof. This game fi sh lives in the It's not for nothing that Christiane and Martin Bauer clear river waters in the Tauber area call the Rebenhof a "delight hotel", because pleasure is and is deliciously prepared by many clearly in the forefront here. inns and restaurants. "You simply must try it." Starting with the Mediterranean-style rooms where you immediately feel at ease, on to a generously-sized spa area, and ending up in the kitchen, run by head chef Tobias Winkler, which off ers regional Mediterra- nean cuisine.

This "delight work-shop" doesn't just serve exquisite meals, it also serves many top German wines, which are fun to drink and leave you wanting more. Mostly sustainable local produce from Demeter-certifi ed, Slow Food and organic companies are used. With their "honest kitchen" they really are attuned to the spirit of the times. "The world belongs to those who enjoy it!"

Am Hummelacker 34 – 52 D-97922 Lauda-Königshofen T. +49 9343 62780 F. +49 9343 6278113 [email protected] www.rebenhof.net 94 Route-Section 6 95 Rebgut – Die Weinherberge Brennerei Braun Something extra special from friends every brandy from A to Z Relax and have a good time in the restaurant or on the terrace: Be it with an excellent glass of wine with some The Brauns have been producing select fruit bran- tempting Frapas* over a gourmet 4-course meal paired dies for generations. Hand-picked fruit from their with the perfect matching wines or in convivial com- own meadow orchards are used almost exclusively pany at the end of a wonderful day. for these brandies. Old, local fruit varieties are found here, e.g., gages (a type of round plum), quinces and A look at the menu at Rebgut will find the very best of the rare apple variety "Geheimrat Dr. Oldenburg" what the area and the season have to offer. Head chef which has an almost exotic flavour. Before these pre- Christian Hedderich and his team are always open to cious "raw ingredients" can finally flow into the con- new ideas and sometimes, under the motto "Franconia noisseur's glass as wonderful brandies, eaux-de-vie goes foreign" they like to combine local food with exot- or liqueurs, they must first go through an elaborate ic spices and ingredients. Sommelier Christian Rudert process, much of which is done by hand. serves outstanding wines from Franconia and the rest of the world to go with your food. The end result is prize-winning, noble specialities like for instance, a 15 year old grape brandy or the "Nus- To make sure the day finishes in a relaxed fashion, Re- sler" prepared according to an old family recipe. Dis- bgut has 4 "just like home apartments" with 14 beds in tiller Dieter Braun's pride and joy however is a "cigar the main house and 10 "feel-good double rooms" in the brandy", an apple brandy aged in oak casks which modern new wing "Wengert". You will quickly feel well has intense woody notes. The high level of handicraft looked after here, just like you were staying with friends. involved in Braun's distillates was recently rewarded

*Franconian version of Spanish tapas. with two gold medals.

Geisbergstraße 20 Rebgutstraße 80 D-97922 Lauda-Königshofen D-97922 Lauda-Königshofen T. +49 9343 1789 · F. +49 9341 897144 T. +49 9343 614700 · F. +49 9343 6147010 [email protected] [email protected] · www.rebgut.de www.brennerei-braun.de 96 97

the lovely tauber

From Rothenburg to Wertheim, for about 130 km, the Tauber fl ows through a picturesque landscape steeped in history, culture and tradition . The name, incidentally, comes from the Celtic word "dubr" which means water. 98 Route-Section 6 99 Weingut Hofmann Winzerhof Stahl

Almost all of the region's wine grows in the prime site Wine is not just a cultural asset. "Röttinger Feuerstein". White fl int (Feuerstein) per- It must also give pleasure. meates the shell limestone soil and gives the wines not only their name but also their great minerality. They're called Federstahl, Edelstahl and Damaszener That is why the French restaurant guide, Gault Millau Stahl and they belong with the best of what the area gave the vineyard the highest rating in the Franconi- has to off er when it comes to wines. an section. Simone and Christian Stahl are among those who have Strüther Straße 7 moved up in the rankings the last few years and they D-97285 Röttingen produce wines that really pack a punch. Pigot talks Weingut & Weinhotel Benz T. +49 9338 1577 · F. +49 9338 993375 about their "astonishing white wines, which are defi nite- [email protected] ly to be classifi ed under radical German pop culture, The vineyard estate among the vines www.weinguthofmann.com alongside the band Rammstein and the fi lm Head-On".

It's not called this for no reason! It is indeed literally At any rate, Stahl wines have a quite unique charac- located "right smack in the middle of the vineyards". Tauberschwarz ter and are immediately recognisable in your mouth, Everything is still all right with the world here: pure with a clear aroma, pleasant minerality and saltiness. nature, panoramic views, peace. What more does wine This variety of grape is one of the oldest red wine They are fun to drink and leave you wanting more. need? Renate and Hubert Benz have been managing grapes of the Tauber Valley and had almost died the estate since 1994 with new and creative ideas, and out. However, ambitious vintners discovered the Their restaurant takes the same approach: "normal is year after year they produce convincing delicate, min- "Tauberschwarz" again and now somewhere else". Atlantic catfsh with a hint of black eral white wines and full bodied reds. They've also been produce exquisite wines with wonderful pudding, veal cheeks on a celeriac purée … Diff erent, providing accommodation in the new hotel in the vine- fruit aromas and a mellow, delicate structure. but simply delicious. yards since the Autumn of 2012. Lange Dorfstraße 21 Walterstal 1 D-97215 Auernhofen D-97922 Lauda-Königshofen T. +49 9848 96896 · F. +49 9848 96898 T. +49 9343 4523 [email protected] [email protected] · www.weingut-benz.de www.winzerhof-stahl.de 100 Route-Section 6 101 A trio of nature, culture and hospitality

Romantische Straße vom Main zu den Alpen

This cultural route will entice the discerning traveller with its little-known gems

A journey along the Romantic Road is enlivened by mark the hiking trail. This is approx. 500 km and goes the harmonious combination of culture and hospital- through amazing landscapes and romantic towns and ity, ever-changing views of the beautiful and varied can truly be called a pleasure trail. landscape and cities with impressive stately build- ings, which have preserved their façades over the Take your time and thoroughly explore the nature, art centuries. Balthasar Neumann built the Würzburg and cuisine along the Romantic Road at your ease. Residence, in the Tauber Valley you will encounter From Main over the Tauber Valley and on to the Alps, Tilmann Riemenschneider and Carl Spitzweg was you will be both inspired and astonished and discover fascinated by Rothenburg ob der Tauber. some extraordinary little-known gems along the way.

On your journey, simply follow the brown road signs. These connect the individual towns along the route Segringer Straße 19 with each other. Cyclists can go from Würzburg to D-91550 Dinkelsbühl Füssen along the specially signposted "Romantic T. +49 9851 551387 Road" long-distance cycle path, following the green [email protected] signs for 460 km. The blue signs, on the other hand, www.romantischestrasse.de 102 103

Hotel Weinhaus Stern · P U Partners in Delights Bürgstadt 32 Petit Bateau – Deli food · Ullrichs Hofl aden · Wertheim 44 Aschaff enburg 12 I Alphabetically arranged IL PASTAIO – Italian food · R W Aschaff enburg 11 Rebgut – Die Weinherberge · Weingut am Stein – Lauda-Königshofen 94 Ludwig Knoll · Würzburg 74 A Brennerei Braun · Erwin Hymer World – Caravaning J Restaurant REISERS am Stein · Weingut Alte Grafschaft · Adler Landhotel · Bürgstadt 35 Lauda-Königshofen 95 Lifestyle · Wertheim 56 Jagd Hotel Rose · Miltenberg 28 Würzburg 75 Kreuzwertheim 41 ARTofCHOCOLATE – Die Schoko- Bürgerspital zum Hl. Geist – ROFA Fashion Group – Weingut & Weinhotel Benz · laden Manufaktur · Wertheim 52 Weingut · Würzburg 71 F K Outlet-Shopping · Werbach 86 Lauda-Königshofen 98 Atelier Schwab · Wertheim 54 Ferdinand‘s – Deli food · Kaff ee Braun · Mainaschaff 11 Romantische Straße · Weingut Hench · Bürgstadt 31 Auberge de Temple – Restaurant C Aschaff enburg 12 Kloster Bronnbach · Dinkelsbühl 100 Weingut Hofmann · & Hotel · Johannesberg 13 Café Sahnehäubchen · Ferienregion Wertheim · Bronnbach 59 Röttingen 98 Wertheim 45 Wertheim 42 Kreativfabrik Albrecht Hench · S Weingut Rudolf Fürst · B Café Schrödl · Karlstadt 65 Filippo Pizzo – Olive oil · Bürgstadt 34 Sektkellerei Höfer · Bürgstadt 34 Bäckerei Hench · Miltenberg 30 Cremetöpfchen – Fashion & Obernburg 16 Würzburg 77 Weingut Schlör · Becksteiner Rebenhof · Cosmetics · Wertheim 51 Flora e vino – Decorations · L Stadtpalais Ralf Kronmüller – Reicholzheim 58 Lauda-Königshofen 92 Helmstadt 81 Landgasthof Hofstadel · Restaurant · Wertheim 50 Weingut Schmitt‘s Kinder · Belle Maison – das kleine Hotel · D Mönchberg 21 Randersacker 81 Werbach 85 Destilleum Michael Mayer · G T Weingut Störrlein & Krenig · Benediktushof – Restaurant, Pfl aumheim 16 Gasthaus zur Krone · M Tabakhaus Magne Falkum · Randersacker 80 farm shop, bookstore, Distelhäuser Brauerei · Großheubach 22 MIKA Kaff eerösterei · Miltenberg 29 Weinhaus Zum Ritter · convention & spiritual center · Distelhausen 90 Gasthof Goldenes Lamm · Miltenberg 28 Tourismusregion Fränkisches Homburg 63 Holzkirchen 72 Billingshausen 65 Möbel Schott · Weinland · Würzburg 78 Wertheim Village – Outlet Bestenheider Stuben – Restaurant E Tauberbischofsheim 88 Tourismusregion Churfranken · Shopping · Wertheim 48 & Hotel · Wertheim 50 Edelobstbrennerei Ziegler · H Münkels Beerenhof · Miltenberg 23 Wiener Café · Biolandhof Klein · Wertheim 45 Freudenberg 36 Hotel & Weinhaus Anker · Miltenberg 30 Tourismusverband Wörth am Main 22 Brauhaus Faust · Elviras Bauernladen · Marktheidenfeld 64 Spessart-Mainland · Winzerhof Stahl · Miltenberg 24 Eußenheim 66 Hotel Restaurant Schwan · Aschaff enburg 17 Auernhofen 99 Wertheim 47 104 105 General Map Our partners:

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Foreword by Christiane Förster Publisher: TOURISMUS WERTHEIM GmbH D-97877 Wertheim Dear friends of delights, Responsible: like many good ideas, the one for a Route of Delights began with a glass of Christiane Förster good Franconian wine among friends. We were enjoying a conversation [email protected] The stage of the route about the many excellent restaurants, great wines and interesting shops that our beautiful area has to o er. Again and again, alongside well-known Editorial o ce: names, new, less-known names kept popping up – as you can imagine, we TOURISMUS WERTHEIM GmbH had plenty to talk about until long into the evening. Gerbergasse 16 · D-97877 Wertheim T. +49 9342 935090 · F. +49 9342 9350920 I was still thinking about it the next day. And suddenly I realised, that it [email protected] would be very exciting to gather all these enterprises under a common www.tourismus-wertheim.de Culinary · Wine & Co · Nature · Surroundings · brand. Hotels · Restaurants ... Places · Views · Excursions ... Layout, design, text & typesetting: Initial contacts with regional vintners and restaurateurs were promising GleisNeun GmbH · www.gleisneun.de and showed just how well the idea was received. Step by step and one discussion after another, the Route of Delights increasingly began to take Printing: shape. Hinckel-Druck GmbH · www.hinckel.de

This little book is the initial result of the many interesting contacts made Reprinting and photomechanical reproduction of Culture · Tradition · People · with the various businesses on the route – from Ascha enburg along any kind, in whole or in parts, is forbidden unless Art & Crafts · History ... Stories · Dialects ... with the written permission of the publisher. Jan. 2016 · nominal charge: € 4.50

No pleasure is ﬂ eeting, 2016 – 2018 Guide of Delights – The Route because the impression that it leaves behind is enduring.

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