Rothenberg Gate Tower – Rotenhan Castle Ruins loop from Großheirath

Rothenberg Gate Tower – Rotenhan Castle Ruins loop from Großheirath

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Rothenberg Gate Tower – Rotenhan Castle Ruins loop from Großheirath

03:39

62.4km

600m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Südlicher Itzgrund

Naturpark Haßberge

LSG innerhalb des Naturparks Hassberge (ehemals Schutzzone)

Alsteraue von der Landesgrenze bis zur Mündung

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

495 m

Rossach–Großheirath Cycle Path

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Very good cycle path along the southern Itzgrund, you can quickly get to Bamberg. If you branch off, you can reach Staffelstein via very nice cycle paths. The path leads …

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17.5 km

Heilgersdorf Castle

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Beautiful castle on the outskirts of the Seßlach district of Heilgersdorf, which probably dates from the 14th century. In the 17th century, the original building had to give way to …

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20.7 km

Rothenberg Gate Tower

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The Rothenberg Gate Tower is a four-storey sandstone ashlar tower with a tent roof, extended in 1610; in front of it is the massive parapet of the former Baroque arched …

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20.8 km

Rodach Bridge at the Rothenberg Gate in Seßlach

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The Rodach Bridge dates from the late Gothic period and is picturesquely located directly in front of the old town with the city gate. In the middle of the bridge …

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28.7 km

Schloss Hafenpreppach

Castle

36.9 km

Lichtenstein Castle (Lower Franconia)

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Very romantic there between the rocks and the view fits.

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40.2 km

Panoramablick

Viewpoint

40.5 km

Panorama Trail Buch Viewpoint

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Very nice cycle path with wonderful views.

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42.5 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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47.3 km

View of Banz, Eilerberge, Staffelberg, and Giechburg from Bretzenstein

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Wonderful view and a nice place to rest.

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62.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.1 km

18.6 km

7.90 km

4.51 km

252 m

105 m

Surfaces

33.4 km

15.5 km

7.27 km

4.87 km

733 m

678 m

Elevation

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

12°C

4°C

93 %

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Rothenberg Gate Tower – Rotenhan Castle Ruins loop from Großheirath

Rossach–Großheirath Cycle Path

Heilgersdorf Castle

Rothenberg Gate Tower

Rodach Bridge at the Rothenberg Gate in Seßlach

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View of Banz, Eilerberge, Staffelberg, and Giechburg from Bretzenstein

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