Steinau an der Strasse

Steinau an der Straße combines a compact half-timbered centre with the long-distance legacy of an old trade road, reflecting its position on the historic Frankfurt–Leipzig route. The town lies in the Kinzig valley in eastern Hesse, between the wooded Spessart and Vogelsberg uplands. Its best-known cultural association is with Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, who spent part of their childhood here; the former Amtshaus now houses the Brüder Grimm-Haus. Schloss Steinau, a Renaissance palace built for the counts of Hanau, stands beside the old town and recalls the place’s former administrative importance. Browse additional webcams from the Kinzig valley and Hesse to extend your view of this historic route.

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