[citation needed] In Frankish times, beginning in the 6th century, Wörth was a centre of royal power and with Saint Martin’s Chapel, in today’s graveyard, it was a jumping-off point for Christian missionary work in the Odenwald.

[citation needed] The town was refounded on its current site in the latter half of the 13th century by the Lords of Breuberg under the overlordship of the Archbishops of Mainz.

From the former Electoral Mainz castle, the tower with its Renaissance portal is still preserved (today used by businesses).

Wörth town forest (1000 ha) offers more than 50 kilometres (31 miles) of signposted hiking trails.

Wörth am Main is twinned with: In March 2014 Andreas Fath (Freie Wähler - Free voters) was elected the new mayor.