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Germany
Bavaria
Middle Franconia
Landkreis Ansbach
Merkendorf

Forest Fountain at Colmberg – Lichtenau Fortress loop from Triesdorf

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
Germany
Bavaria
Middle Franconia
Landkreis Ansbach
Merkendorf

Forest Fountain at Colmberg – Lichtenau Fortress loop from Triesdorf

Moderate

4.4

(5)

31

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Forest Fountain at Colmberg – Lichtenau Fortress loop from Triesdorf

03:10

50.3km

360m

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 6, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 0 m for 208 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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5.71 km

Forest Fountain at Colmberg

Highlight • Natural Monument

A really unusual fountain that really deserves the name fountain. Can also be used as a shower in hot weather.

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2

12.7 km

Schlauersbacher Mühle Bakery

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Nice located on the street with mill shop

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19.9 km

4

25.2 km

Lichtenau Fortress

Highlight • Castle

Imposing fortress of the Free Imperial City of Nuremberg against the Margraves of Ansbach. Mighty ramparts with corner towers at all five corners. A branch of the Bavarian State Archives …

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37.4 km

If you are traveling between Ansbach and Lichtenau, you should definitely prefer the gravel path along the forest 🌲🚵🏽‍♀️💨

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37.5 km

Scenic Cycle Path Above the Rezat

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Very nice, easy gravel bike path as an alternative to the bike path along the federal highway. It lies wonderfully along the forest 🌳 and offers opportunities for breaks.

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37.8 km

Nice rest area with benches, table and refreshments.

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47.2 km

The Briccius Chapel was built in the 12th century. The chapel was dedicated to Saint Briccius. Today there is only one ruined tower of the chapel. (Wikipedia)

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50.3 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.4 km

8.03 km

5.61 km

2.45 km

609 m

128 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.3 km

16.8 km

2.88 km

135 m

104 m

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (380 m)

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Friday 17 July

26°C

15°C

57 %

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