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Upper Franconia

Landkreis Kulmbach

Kulmbach Market Square – View of Plassenburg Castle loop from Neuenmarkt-Wirsberg

Road cycling routes

Upper Franconia

Landkreis Kulmbach

Kulmbach Market Square – View of Plassenburg Castle loop from Neuenmarkt-Wirsberg

Moderate

5.0

(14)

87

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Kulmbach Market Square – View of Plassenburg Castle loop from Neuenmarkt-Wirsberg

01:20

31.5km

120m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 15.1 km for 61 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

8.86 km

Rock Fountain in Upper Franconia

Highlight • Structure

nice little fountain, great

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2

9.05 km

Fountain in front of the Old Bridge over the Untere Steinach

Highlight • Monument

3

9.20 km

Fast Road Cycling Section Near Plassenburg Castle

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Towards the end of a long bike ride I was lucky enough to be able to ride behind a fast cyclist. This gave me another boost in motivation. This section is ideal for making good progress.

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4

15.6 km

Ascent to Plassenburg Castle

Highlight • Climb

Not just because of the beer, no, the real Kulmbach sausages are good too.

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5

16.1 km

Kulmbach Market Square

Highlight • Settlement

A unique number of old villas, picturesque old town and museums. That's enough for a vacation. You also have a connection to the Franconian Forest, which I call a stronghold …

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6

18.0 km

View of Plassenburg Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Plassenburg is an imposing fortress and castle complex above the Upper Franconian town of Kulmbach. It is one of the most significant Renaissance structures in Germany and is the …

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7

22.2 km

Untersteinach Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Bridges are always cool!

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8

25.4 km

View of Ludwigschorgast

Highlight • Viewpoint

B

31.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.2 km

4.98 km

1.87 km

288 m

201 m

Surfaces

29.0 km

1.40 km

676 m

281 m

129 m

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (300 m)

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Thursday 8 October

10°C

4°C

85 %

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