Rattelsdorf Historic Gatehouse – View of Kloster Banz loop from Zapfendorf

Bike touring routes & trails

Rattelsdorf Historic Gatehouse – View of Kloster Banz loop from Zapfendorf

Moderate

4.4

(83)

315

riders

Rattelsdorf Historic Gatehouse – View of Kloster Banz loop from Zapfendorf

02:32

44.3km

150m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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 1, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Maintal von Staffelstein bis Hallstadt

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

6.60 km

Rattelsdorf Historic Gatehouse

Highlight • Historical Site

The first mention took place in 1260. At the time of the Hussite Wars (1420-1436), a moat was created around the village on the fortification wall. This ditch has extended …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

17.0 km

Oxbow lakes and Main river bend

Highlight • River

Observation tower in the "new" Main loop. As well as the view it offers.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

18.9 km

View of Ebensfeld and Staffelberg

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Main winds its way idyllically through the valley. Especially around Unter- and Oberbrunn you will find a wonderful landscape with numerous altars and lakes. A look over the lush green meadows shows Markt Ebensfeld.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

21.7 km

Ebensfeld Lake

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful lake, easy to navigate around. A great experience at any time of year

Translated by Google •

Tip by

23.2 km

Main near Ebensfeld – River Sculpture by Ilia Varbanov Iliev

Highlight • Monument

Positioned at the intersection of two roads, the sculpture is hard to miss. It also serves as a signpost to the rest area behind it. This rest area is covered …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

29.9 km

View of Kloster Banz

Highlight • Viewpoint

From the cycle path near Schönbrunn you have a great view of Banz Monastery

Translated by Google •

Tip by

32.9 km

Old Town of Bad Staffelstein

Highlight • Historical Site

The ensemble within the 14th and 15th century fortification ring developed from the earliest mention of the present settlement around 800. The town parish church of St. Kilian was founded …

Showing Translation

Tip by

33.2 km

Bad Staffelstein

Highlight • Monument

Bad Staffelstein, just a few kilometers south of Lichtenfels.
The town has a very beautiful old building fabric with many half-timbered houses, like the town hall.
The spa park is also interesting and recommendable.

Showing Translation

Tip by

44.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.7 km

15.4 km

6.67 km

4.57 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

40.5 km

3.23 km

563 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Weather

Friday 9 October

15°C

7°C

-- %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: -- km/h

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Comments

August 22, 2025,Main-Runde von Bad Staffelstein bis Ebing und zurück

After yesterday's cycling break due to a visit to a thermal spa, we chose a route without any major climbs today. It was a nice ride. However, we had a strong headwind in both directions. And I thought that was reserved for us in Northern Germany 🌬🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️😄
Beautiful paths led us through Oberbrunn, where there's a very nice rest hut …

Showing Translation

September 5, 2024,Maintour

With temperatures over 33 C, we wanted a quiet ride without any climbs today, so we went along the Main. Beautiful, well-signposted cycle paths, a nice beer garden, just how a holiday should be, pure relaxation

Showing Translation

September 7, 2024,Abschlußrunde

Today, to finish, we did a real gourmet tour with lots of breaks, delicious🍺and🍾 and in Staffelstein, ☕️🍨 too. So really just enjoy. And now back home😊

Showing Translation

June 13, 2023,Staffelberg und Besuch bei Adam Riese🤗

The Staffelberg is a challenge, but definitely worth it. Grandiose views 😍

Showing Translation

April 13, 2024,Vierzehnheiligen Tour ab Zapfendorf

Today we went from Zapfendorf to Vierzehnheiligen in wonderful biker weather.
A first aid kit was the reward. 🚲🍺
Back again and first to Staffelstein in the spa park.
Always beautiful.
Off on the bikes and past the many quarry ponds to Ebing.
Insider tip: Gasthof 3 Kronen. Great dishes.
Our pizza schnitzel was amazing😋
Final spurt to Zapfendorf.
Great …

Showing Translation