Merkendorf Town Gate – Ornbau loop from Mörsach

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Merkendorf Town Gate – Ornbau loop from Mörsach

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Merkendorf Town Gate – Ornbau loop from Mörsach

01:41

28.7km

100m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.66 km

Altmühltal – Cycle Path along the Altmühlzuleiter

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Section of the Altmühltal - cycle path on Altmühlzuleiter, nice to drive.

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3.97 km

Ornbau Stone Bridge and View of the Altmühl River

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Ornbau is a small town on the Altmühl. The medieval buildings that can be seen here make Ornbau a typical Franconian town.

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4.03 km

Ornbau City Gate

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Ornbau is a small town on the Altmühl. The medieval buildings that can be seen here make Ornbau a typical Franconian town.

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4.26 km

Ornbau Market Square with crocheted lace

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In Ornbau, we noticed crocheted lace doilies and blankets stretched across the streets. This is apparently an artistic initiative by the city following the motto "Slow Art instead of Fast …

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11.1 km

Merkendorf Town Gate

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Part of the city fortifications in Merkendorf.

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14.1 km

Wolframs-Eschenbach town wall

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The rubble stone wall was started around 1332-1360. Only partially does a street run along the wall on the inside, the largest part is built up on the inside with houses reaching up to the wall.

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17.1 km

Historic Old Town of Merkendorf

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A completely preserved city wall from the 14th century with eight city wall towers and three city gates is a testimony to an eventful history. A special gem is the …

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17.6 km

Stadtgraben

Lake

24.7 km

Ornbau

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Ornbau is a small town on the Altmühl. The medieval buildings that can be seen here, such as the stone bridge in front of the city gate, make Ornbau a typical Franconian town.

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28.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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