Petrus Fountain – Upper Gate, Schlüsselfeld loop from Schlüsselfeld

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Petrus Fountain – Upper Gate, Schlüsselfeld loop from Schlüsselfeld

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Petrus Fountain – Upper Gate, Schlüsselfeld loop from Schlüsselfeld

02:08

7.78km

110m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Steigerwald

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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445 m

Petrus Fountain

Highlight • Monument

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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482 m

Wooden Sculpture of Anna Amalia von Laufenholz

Highlight • Monument

According to legend, Anna Amalia von Laufenholz gave the city of Schlüsselfeld a large part of the Schlüsselfeld community forest as a thank you. She got lost in this forest …

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590 m

Upper Gate, Schlüsselfeld

Highlight • Historical Site

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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2.56 km

Wartenaufplatz Observation Platform and Biotope

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From here you can take a look at the biotope or watch deer in the clearing in front of it. Several benches and a small table invite you to take a longer break.

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3.28 km

Meditation spot along the Erlebniswald trail

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Meditation place along the adventure forest path, very nice to pause and rest ...

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3.39 km

Forest Seesaw (Baumwippe) in Naturpark Steigerwald

Highlight • Structure

Interesting what you can find here.

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3.55 km

The Old Oak Trees of Steigerwald

Highlight • Natural Monument

Unfortunately only one of the three oaks is still standing. However, the place is fenced and you can admire old and dead wood

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7.21 km

Schlüsselfeld Historic Town Center

Highlight • Historical Site

Nice little town with many old houses around the beautiful market square. A description of the sights can be found here => schluesselfeld.de/tourismus-freizeit/sehenswertes-in-schluesselfeld/machen

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7.78 km

End point

Bus stop

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