Gickelhäuser Valley – Tauber River loop from Rothenburg ob der Tauber

Rothenburg ob der Tauber

Gickelhäuser Valley – Tauber River loop from Rothenburg ob der Tauber

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Gickelhäuser Valley – Tauber River loop from Rothenburg ob der Tauber

02:33

40.9km

370m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

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Includes a short out-and-back section

Your route doubles back at a waypoint. If this isn’t intentional, adjust the waypoint’s position.

After 8.54 km for 169 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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20.8 km

Walzerlohe

Forest

26.4 km

Gickelhäuser Valley

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

As on all routes around Rothenburg, the same applies here: popular hiking area. Always count on pedestrians!

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Stone Bridge on the Tauber Cycle Path

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The Taubertal cycle path (“Liebliches Taubertal” cycle path) is located between Rothenburg ob der Tauber and Wertheim am Main.
- it is about 100 km long
- it is said that the cycle path is one of the most beautiful cycle routes in Germany
- in 2019 the “Liebliches Taubertal” cycle path was again awarded the top rating of “5 stars” by the ADFC
- 3 day stages are recommended
- information at: liebliches-taubertal.de/Aktiv/Radfahren/Der-Klassiker.html

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34.4 km

Tauber River

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The Tauber is a river in southern Germany on both sides of the border between Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria. It rises at the west foot of the Frankenhöhe, flows in a northwesterly direction for about 130 km through the Franconia region and flows into the Main from left and southeast in Wertheim.

Origin story
The valley line of the Tauber traces an earlier tributary of the Urdonau, which flowed to the southeast against the current flow direction. Parts of today's Mainvierecks also belonged to him. Before the Pleistocene, the Taubertal was wider and flatter. Today's narrow valley was only formed during the cold periods in connection with extensive tectonic elevations. The Taubertal was presumably also included in the valley burial phases of the Main. Even the latest shaping processes in the Taubertal can be read. For example, the St. Achatius chapel in Grünsfeldhausen is now more than three meters below the level of the valley, which can be attributed to the deposition of meadow clay, which increased the valley floor by at least nine meters over the course of several centuries

More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tauber

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Tauber River

Highlight • River

The Tauber is an idyllic, small river that rises near Weikersholz and flows into the Main near Wertheim after about 130 km. She accompanies the cyclists on almost the entire “Lovely Taubertal” cycle path, between Rothenburgo.d.Tbr. and Wertheim and invites you to rest in many beautiful places.

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38.4 km

Toppler's Little Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

The Topplerschlösschen is a tower-like, medieval residential building in which the mayor of Rothenburg, Toppler, once lived. The castle has been completely preserved and is now privately owned.

A tour of the building is possible on request. Admission costs 1.50 euros. More information on how to contact the owners is available from the Rothenburg tourist information office.

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View of Rothenburg ob der Tauber

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Your first impressions of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, as you struggle up the mountain, aren't overly promising.

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39.0 km

View of Rothenburg ob der Tauber from the valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this side Rothenburg is also beautiful and a side trip to Wildbad is very worthwhile.

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39.3 km

Blick auf Rothenburg

Viewpoint

39.8 km

Viewpoint

40.4 km

Rothenburg ob der Tauber — Old Town

Highlight • Historical Site

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 time, a walk along the completely preserved town wall is worthwhile. From above, you'll see the old town's roofscape from a perspective you won't soon forget. In the early morning, the city is still quiet and almost belongs to you alone.

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