Stadtprozelten 3D Archery Course

The Stadtprozelten archery course is located north of the very well-preserved castle ruins of the “Henneburg” in the Lower Franconian town of Stadtprozelten.

The course leads from the parking lot at the Henneburg through beech forest, over extensive meadows and forest clearings, and in the last part through a rustic hazel forest. It has 32 stations (30 regular stations and two special stations) with one to five 3D targets per station and a total of around 100 3D animals. The course also has a moving target.

The shooting distances at the stations can be described as moderate to sporty. Overall, the course covers all distance ranges with targetdistances of 10-50 meters and thus offers the best conditions for both beginners and advanced archers.

Before starting the course, you can first shoot yourself in and warm up on the wonderful shooting range in the historic moat of the Henneburg castle.

The path through the course, which is laid out as a horizontal figure-eight, is about 4.3 km long. The paths are secured by wood and – where necessary – also by steps and are easily accessible to anyone with the right (sturdy) footwear. The course runs mostly along the slope and the ridge north and east of the Henneburg. Up to about the middle of the course it goes sometimes more, sometimes less uphill, then only downhill, so that the walk over the course is easily doable for everyone with a little stamina.

Registration and Course Use

Registration for the course takes place at a small registration hut, which is located at the official entrance gate of the castle – the so-called donkey gate – in the east of the castle. Registration forms are available there, which after filling out must be thrown into a slot along with the course fee. Registration is based on trust. Each shooter must also write in a shooting book and resign after leaving the course. Once you have registered, you can warm up on the shooting range in the moat and then continue to the beginning of the course.

In order to be able to use the “Henneburg” Stadtprozelten archery course, you must have your own archery equipment or rent it from the operator, for example.

Bow Rental & Courses

The operator of the archery course Stadtprozelten also offers archery rental (complete equipment) and archery courses (beginner courses, advanced courses and children’s courses) as well as accompanied course rounds during the course opening hours by prior arrangement.

The rent per archery equipment and day is 20,- EUR and 7,-EUR per damaged or lost arrow will be charged. For newcomers, an instruction hour in the basics of archery and safety rules (costs: 20,- EUR ) is mandatory.

Further information on the rental and course offerings can be obtained from the operator.

What else can you expect?

Attached to the course there is the “Burgschenke” with beer garden in the inner courtyard of the castle, which is run by the course operator and is open from Friday to Sunday and on every public holiday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

From there you have a wonderful view over the Main valley. Henneburg, built in the 12th century, is one of the most beautiful castle ruins in Germany today.

Prices and Opening Hours

The course is open all year round. The daily opening times are different every month and are based on sunrise and sunset. Details see below.

The fee is a daily fee, i.e. you can do as many course laps as you like per day. Adults (from 18 years) with compound bows pay 17 EUR per day, adults with other bows 14 EUR, children and young people (10 to 17 years inclusive) pay 6 EUR and children under 10 years accompanied by a paying adult are free of charge.

Location map, directions and parking

To find the course and the castle as easily as possible, just enter Große Steig, 97909 Stadtprozelten into your GPS.

There are around 10-15 parking spaces right next to the castle. You can also use the parking lot at the ferry on the Main and from there take the ten-minute walk up to the castle.