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Aura an der Saale

The Franconian Saale at Aura – Old Saale Bridge, Euerdorf loop from Aura an der Saale

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Germany

Bavaria

Lower Franconia

Landkreis Bad Kissingen

Aura an der Saale

The Franconian Saale at Aura – Old Saale Bridge, Euerdorf loop from Aura an der Saale

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The Franconian Saale at Aura – Old Saale Bridge, Euerdorf loop from Aura an der Saale

02:39

9.71km

140m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 20, 2026

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Naturpark Bayerische Rhön

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51 m

Statue on the Saale Bridge in Aura

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Somehow the nostalgic St. Nepomuk, who usually stands on bridges, appeals to me more

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77 m

Way of the Cross to Aura Monastery

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Visually very attractive path.. structurally kept in cobblestones made of sandstone… you have to like it… but beautiful

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323 m

View of the Saale Valley from Aura Monastery toward Trimburg

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You are guaranteed a great view here

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1.31 km

Church Ruins at Aura an der Saale

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One of the oldest building ruins in Germany… to be admired from the outside… a wooden gate prevents you from entering… but you can get a glimpse of the dilapidated walls through the gate inside

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2.50 km

Virgin Mary Shrine in the Forest

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Small image of the Virgin Mary on a pine tree directly on the hiking trail

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2.53 km

Long, beautiful trail

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Beautiful hiking trail through a mixed oak/beech forest… currently still harvester-free

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5.54 km

Old Saale Bridge, Euerdorf

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The old, brick-built, round-arch bridges are simply a feast for the eyes, even if they often only serve as one-way streets... never mind... that has style!

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9.71 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.84 km

1.99 km

678 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.65 km

2.55 km

1.90 km

1.31 km

1.14 km

152 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

Weather

Today

Sunday 2 August

34°C

17°C

27 %

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Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Comments

August 18, 2021,Durch den Saalegau bei Euerdorf 18.08.2021 17:40

We started the circular route from the parking lot to the old brewery on the Saale in Aura. Past the old town hall, it went steeply up to the parish church of Sankt Laurentius, the former monastery church of the Aura monastery. Behind the cemetery we continue up, along through orchards and former vineyards. We pass the ruins of Aura …

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January 6, 2022,🦖Burgruine Aura und Saurierfährten🦕 06.01.2022

Unfortunately the dinosaur tracks were covered with tarpaulin

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The Franconian Saale at Aura – Old Saale Bridge, Euerdorf loop from Aura an der Saale

Statue on the Saale Bridge in Aura