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Rothenburg ob der Tauber

Markus Tower & Röder Arch – Steinbachtal Valley loop from Rothenburg ob der Tauber

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Rothenburg ob der Tauber

Markus Tower & Röder Arch – Steinbachtal Valley loop from Rothenburg ob der Tauber

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Markus Tower & Röder Arch – Steinbachtal Valley loop from Rothenburg ob der Tauber

05:16

18.8km

340m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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Naturpark Frankenhöhe

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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827 m

Markus Tower & Röder Arch

Highlight • Monument

The Markus Tower and the Röderbogen are part of the oldest city wall around Rothenburg, which was built before the first extension to today's Rödertor. If you visit Rothenburg in …

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1.15 km

St. Jacob's Church (Rothenburg ob der Tauber)

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The town church of St. Jakob in Rothenburg ob der Tauber is a must when visiting the city: In addition to the Holy Blood Altar by Tilman Riemenschneider, the east …

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1.48 km

Rothenburg ob der Tauber Town Wall

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It's great that so much of the city wall has been preserved and you can walk along it. Occasionally there is a tower that you have to walk through.
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5.95 km

Malerwinkel

Viewpoint

10.7 km

Old Stone Bridge in the Steinbach Valley

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The old stone bridges give the already beautiful valley a very special charm.

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11.1 km

Steinbachtal Valley

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If you are looking for peace, is right here.

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17.8 km

Rothenburg ob der Tauber Market Square

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Rothenburg ob der Tauber is world-renowned for its historic old town, so well and completely preserved that one can truly experience the Middle Ages there. The market square forms the …

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18.1 km

Röder Fountain, Rothenburg ob der Tauber

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Unlike all the other fountains in the city, the Röderbrunnen in the Rödergasse is broadly situated in an extension of the Rödergasse, so it could also serve as a drinking …

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18.3 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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18.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.6 km

3.52 km

2.48 km

2.04 km

260 m

Surfaces

8.43 km

4.24 km

3.18 km

2.92 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (320 m)

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Tuesday 26 May

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Markus Tower & Röder Arch – Steinbachtal Valley loop from Rothenburg ob der Tauber

Markus Tower & Röder Arch

St. Jacob's Church (Rothenburg ob der Tauber)

Rothenburg ob der Tauber Town Wall

Old Stone Bridge in the Steinbach Valley

Steinbachtal Valley

Rothenburg ob der Tauber Market Square

Röder Fountain, Rothenburg ob der Tauber

Röder Gate (Rothenburg ob der Tauber)

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