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Germany
Bavaria
Lower Franconia
Haßberge
Ebern

Altenstein Castle Ruins – View of Altenstein loop from Ebern

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Bike touring routes & trails
Germany
Bavaria
Lower Franconia
Haßberge
Ebern

Altenstein Castle Ruins – View of Altenstein loop from Ebern

Moderate

4.8

(17)

53

riders

Altenstein Castle Ruins – View of Altenstein loop from Ebern

02:05

28.7km

330m

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: May 17, 2026

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 43 m for 11 m

After 28.7 km for 11 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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7.01 km

View of the Gottesgarten am Obermain with Banz Abbey and the Basilica of the Fourteen Holy Helpers

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from Lichtenstein do not use the forest trail - trail character, trees on the way. E-bike desirable!

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2

9.55 km

The southern castle is still inhabited and privately owned.
Source: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burg_Lichtenstein_(Unterfranken)

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3

16.7 km

Evangelical Church of Altenstein

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The community had originally planned to have the old Protestant church from 1561 demolished. But the monument protection authorities intervened. As a result, the church fell into increasing disrepair. After …

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16.7 km

Altenstein Castle Ruins

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The castle ruins are located on a 452 meter high hill. From here you have a great view of the Haßberge and in good weather the view even extends as far as Bamberg.

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5

17.4 km

If you got here, you'll soon have made it. The rear view is also great.

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6

19.8 km

View of Altenstein

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From here you have a direct view of Altenstein. The town and the castle are clearly visible from the cycle path, which runs a little higher at this point.

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7

24.0 km

The route is very pleasant to drive and the scenery is also very beautiful.

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8

27.2 km

Very nice railway line cycle path - very easy to ride.

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28.7 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.6 km

8.96 km

7.80 km

600 m

474 m

169 m

138 m

Surfaces

17.0 km

6.31 km

4.12 km

1.29 km

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

17°C

10°C

82 %

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