Historic Old Town of Heldburg – Rothenberg Gate Tower loop from Heldburger Unterland

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Historic Old Town of Heldburg – Rothenberg Gate Tower loop from Heldburger Unterland

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Historic Old Town of Heldburg – Rothenberg Gate Tower loop from Heldburger Unterland

04:40

73.9km

600m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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After 22.8 km for 152 m

Closed: • Saturday: 2:00 PM-12:00 AM • Sunday: 12:00 AM-10:00 PM • Public holidays (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.22 km

Historic Old Town of Heldburg

Highlight • Settlement

The town hall is centrally located directly on the market place of Heldburg. The beautifully renovated old half-timbered house is now the mayor's seat and the seat of the VG Heldburger Unterland.

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7.36 km

Lower Town Gate, Heldburg

Highlight • Historical Site

Heldburg was granted town rights on December 2, 1394, the council is documented in 1396 and held the lower courts to a limited extent. As a town, Heldburg received all …

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23.1 km

Rothenberg Gate Tower

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The Rothenberg Gate Tower is a four-storey sandstone ashlar tower with a tent roof, extended in 1610; in front of it is the massive parapet of the former Baroque arched …

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32.7 km

Panoramablick

Viewpoint

33.0 km

Panorama Trail Buch Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very nice cycle path with wonderful views.

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34.1 km

View of Kloster Banz

Highlight • Viewpoint

Once you have completed the climb, the view opens up far into the country

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37.8 km

Ebern Marketplace

Highlight • Settlement

Beautiful square, opposite is the Gothic parish church.

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38.0 km

Gray Tower (Crow Tower) Ebern

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Everything has already been written about the Grey Tower, but despite that, or perhaps because of that, it is a highlight for me!

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39.9 km

Cycle Path on the Old Maroldsweisach Railway Line

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

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

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43.1 km

Schloss Fischbach

Castle

73.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.3 km

21.9 km

11.3 km

3.81 km

2.57 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

60.6 km

5.85 km

4.73 km

1.45 km

1.17 km

115 m

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Lowest point (260 m)

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Historic Old Town of Heldburg – Rothenberg Gate Tower loop from Heldburger Unterland

Historic Old Town of Heldburg

Lower Town Gate, Heldburg

Rothenberg Gate Tower

Panorama Trail Buch Viewpoint

View of Kloster Banz

Ebern Marketplace

Gray Tower (Crow Tower) Ebern

Cycle Path on the Old Maroldsweisach Railway Line

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