Bamberger Gate – Melchior-Otto Square loop from Kronach

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Germany

Bavaria

Upper Franconia

Bamberger Gate – Melchior-Otto Square loop from Kronach

Easy

4.4

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hikers

Bamberger Gate – Melchior-Otto Square loop from Kronach

00:41

2.33km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Frankenwald

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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402 m

Martinsplatz, Kronach Old Town

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Kronach's beautiful historic old town

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603 m

War memorial

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Located directly in front of the Rosenberg Fortress

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841 m

View of Kronach from the Rosenberg Fortress

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If you want to get an impression of the historic old town of Kronach, but also the surroundings, you should walk to the Rosenberg Fortress: A wonderful view awaits you.

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1.54 km

City Tower at the Upper Gate, Kronach

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We watched the sunrise here. That is really incomparably beautiful.

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1.85 km

Bamberger Gate

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Beautiful entrance to the old town of Kronach.

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1.97 km

Melchior-Otto Square

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Nice place to stay

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2.03 km

Lucas-Cranach Street (Historic Old Town Kronach)

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Kronach's beautiful historic old town

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2.11 km

Historic Old Town of Kronach

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Beautiful streets and alleys

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2.33 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.89 km

329 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.77 km

263 m

120 m

116 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 12 October

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Comments

August 25, 2026,🇩🇪 Kronach, Festung Rosenberg

The Rosenberg Fortress in Kronach is one of the largest and best-preserved historical fortress complexes in Germany. It is a hilltop castle above the Upper Franconian town, whose verifiable origins date back to the 13th century, and it has never been forcibly captured!
A very beautiful castle, you can only visit the complete complex with a guided tour!
The fortress …

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