Upper Gate, Schlüsselfeld – Pettstadt–Ebrach Rail Trail loop from Niederndorf

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Upper Gate, Schlüsselfeld – Pettstadt–Ebrach Rail Trail loop from Niederndorf

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Upper Gate, Schlüsselfeld – Pettstadt–Ebrach Rail Trail loop from Niederndorf

03:41

57.7km

340m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

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4.03 km

Schlüsselfeld Historic Town Centre

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Pretty Franconian small town. In the inner city area there are u.a. Cafes, restaurants and an ice cream cafe. Well suited to stop on a longer bike ride!

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4.39 km

Upper Gate, Schlüsselfeld

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The “Upper Gate” is part of the medieval, late Gothic fortifications of Schlüsselfeld and consists of the massive west tower above the gate and a three-sided outwork with massive surrounding …

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4.54 km

Petrus Fountain

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In the middle of the large market square is the Petrusbrunnen, which was built at the beginning of the 17th century and shows St. Peter with the key to heaven. …

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22.4 km

Burgebrach Town Hall and Town Gate

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Burgebrach had three goals. Under the tenure of Mayor Schlegler arose from 1720 onwards
the same place where the "Upper Gate" once was, today's town hall. According to the plans …

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25.5 km

Pettstadt–Ebrach Rail Trail

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A very nice bike path

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28.0 km

2Franken cycle path (Stappenbach - Frensdorf)

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A part of the Oberen Steigerbahn ran along here until 1999. It led from Strullendorf to Ebrach and was expanded into a wonderful cycle path after it was dismantled between 2003 and 2006.

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