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Rotenhan Castle Ruins – Altenstein Castle Ruins loop from Ebern

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Rotenhan Castle Ruins – Altenstein Castle Ruins loop from Ebern

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Rotenhan Castle Ruins – Altenstein Castle Ruins loop from Ebern

03:08

41.1km

480m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 16, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 43 m for 11 m

After 41.1 km for 11 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.58 km

Former Ebern–Maroldsweisach Railway Line Cycle Path

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Very nice railway line cycle path - very easy to ride.

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3.13 km

Rotenhan Castle Ruins

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Directly in front of the Rotenhan ruins there are two nice rest areas.

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5.07 km

View of the Gottesgarten am Obermain with Banz Abbey and the Basilica of the Fourteen Holy Helpers

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from Lichtenstein do not use the forest trail - trail character, trees on the way. E-bike desirable!

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14.3 km

Altenstein Village Square Fountain

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The residents of Altenstein meet at this fountain. Hikers can also take a rest here under cover.

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14.5 km

Evangelical Church of Altenstein

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The community had originally planned to have the old Protestant church from 1561 demolished. But the monument protection authorities intervened. As a result, the church fell into increasing disrepair. After …

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14.5 km

Altenstein Castle Ruins

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The castle ruins are located on a 452 meter high hill. From here you have a great view of the Haßberge and in good weather the view even extends as far as Bamberg.

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21.5 km

Viewpoint

32.1 km

View of Altenstein

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From here you have a direct view of Altenstein. The town and the castle are clearly visible from the cycle path, which runs a little higher at this point.

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36.4 km

Cycle Path on the Old Maroldsweisach Railway Line

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The route is very pleasant to drive and the scenery is also very beautiful.

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41.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.8 km

14.7 km

5.31 km

1.50 km

942 m

446 m

320 m

Surfaces

21.8 km

13.5 km

3.12 km

1.19 km

798 m

678 m

Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

Weather

Today

Monday 8 June

20°C

11°C

48 %

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Rotenhan Castle Ruins – Altenstein Castle Ruins loop from Ebern

Former Ebern–Maroldsweisach Railway Line Cycle Path

Rotenhan Castle Ruins

View of the Gottesgarten am Obermain with Banz Abbey and the Basilica of the Fourteen Holy Helpers

Altenstein Village Square Fountain

Evangelical Church of Altenstein

Altenstein Castle Ruins

View of Altenstein

Cycle Path on the Old Maroldsweisach Railway Line

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