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Rote Steige – Archway of Rothenburg's Old Town loop from Schafhutungen um Kirnberg

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Rote Steige – Archway of Rothenburg's Old Town loop from Schafhutungen um Kirnberg

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Rote Steige – Archway of Rothenburg's Old Town loop from Schafhutungen um Kirnberg

01:39

23.7km

250m

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: March 19, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Frankenhöhe

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.37 km

View of Colmberg and Colmberg Castle from Schäfersberg

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View from Schäfersberg towards Colmberg

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2.83 km

Viewpoint

6.80 km

St. Kilian's Church, Geslau

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The forerunners of St. Kilians Church date back to the 13th century. In the first half of the 15th century the wooden church (around 1241) was replaced by a Gothic …

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10.6 km

Perfect gravel – atmospheric forest section

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Great place for biking, hiking, and walking 😌
The light in the forest is absolutely gorgeous, depending on the weather it's downright magical in the fog, and the colorful autumn leaves are a highlight anyway 🍁🍂.

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11.8 km

European Watershed (Rhine-Danube) – Frankenhöhe Nature Park

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The European watershed is not a place, but a stretch, on one side of which all water flows via streams and rivers into the Black Sea and on the other side into the North Sea.

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12.4 km

Rote Steige

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Via the Rote Steige you come from Rothenburg o.d.Tbr. via Neusitz, to the Frankenhöhe.

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17.5 km

Röder Gate (Rothenburg ob der Tauber)

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The Röderturm with its fortifications is very beautiful and impressive. The tower can be climbed and offers a great view of the city and the surrounding area.

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17.6 km

Rothenburg ob der Tauber — Old Town

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Rothenburg is considered one of Germany's best-preserved medieval old towns, and the first glimpse of the half-timbered facades around the market square immediately shows you why. If you have some …

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17.7 km

Archway of Rothenburg's Old Town

Highlight • Historical Site

A wonderful little Franconian town. Packed with tourists. Like an anthill.

Lyrics: "Tower of Babel."

Lots of cobblestones. Best to push your bike.

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23.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.1 km

5.33 km

4.16 km

4.01 km

135 m

Surfaces

10.7 km

8.60 km

3.74 km

572 m

103 m

Elevation

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (390 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

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Rote Steige – Archway of Rothenburg's Old Town loop from Schafhutungen um Kirnberg

View of Colmberg and Colmberg Castle from Schäfersberg

St. Kilian's Church, Geslau

Perfect gravel – atmospheric forest section

European Watershed (Rhine-Danube) – Frankenhöhe Nature Park

Rote Steige

Röder Gate (Rothenburg ob der Tauber)

Rothenburg ob der Tauber — Old Town

Archway of Rothenburg's Old Town

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