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View from Glatzenstein – Rothenberg Fortress loop from Schnaittach Markt

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View from Glatzenstein – Rothenberg Fortress loop from Schnaittach Markt

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View from Glatzenstein – Rothenberg Fortress loop from Schnaittach Markt

03:10

9.10km

470m

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: April 22, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.13 km

View of Glatzenstein

Highlight • Viewpoint

Cirith Ungol? ;) The rocks look like a fortress with columns

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4.53 km

Rock massif of the Glatzenstein. Below the lookout rock there is a cave that was already used in prehistoric times. From the viewing platform you can enjoy a wonderful view that makes you forget the hardship of the ascent.

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4.69 km

Kersbach Rock Labyrinth

Highlight • Natural Monument

The forest here is peppered with great rock formations. When you reach the Glatzenstein, you can enjoy a fabulous view.

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7.55 km

Rothenberg Fortress

Highlight • Historical Site

The fortress Rothenberg was built from 1729 to circa 1750 by the Bavarian Elector. It is located at about 580 meters altitude.

Guided tours are only available during the summer …

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7.88 km

View of Schnaittach

Highlight • Viewpoint

View of the market town from the top of the ski slope

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8.21 km

Orchard Pathway Near Schnaittach

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Dreamlike fruit tree avenue when ascending or descending from Schnaittach to the fortress Rothenberg. Worth a walk in any season.

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8.27 km

Orchard Avenue to Schnaittach

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This avenue of various fruit trees can be found along the ski and toboggan slopes and offers some shade on sunny days when climbing up to the fortress

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8.45 km

Base Station of the Former Rothenberg Ski Lift

Highlight • Structure

In earlier times there was a lot of skiing here almost every winter.

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9.10 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.06 km

1.76 km

1.52 km

1.45 km

1.30 km

Surfaces

3.42 km

2.09 km

1.55 km

1.19 km

749 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (560 m)

Lowest point (350 m)

Weather

Monday 11 May

9°C

3°C

62 %

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Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

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View from Glatzenstein – Rothenberg Fortress loop from Schnaittach Markt

View of Glatzenstein