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Germany
Bavaria
Upper Franconia
Lichtenfels
Bad Staffelstein

View of Banz Abbey – Dörnwasserlos Climb loop from Schwabthal

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Road cycling routes
Germany
Bavaria
Upper Franconia
Lichtenfels
Bad Staffelstein

View of Banz Abbey – Dörnwasserlos Climb loop from Schwabthal

Moderate

4.5

(8)

91

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View of Banz Abbey – Dörnwasserlos Climb loop from Schwabthal

02:47

64.5km

430m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. 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: July 7, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 25.3 km for 659 m

After 34.9 km for 158 m

After 35.3 km for 63 m

After 35.6 km for 158 m

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1

7.17 km

Old Town of Bad Staffelstein

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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 …

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2

8.52 km

View of Banz Abbey

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Behind Staffelstein you get a wonderful view of Banz Castle, raised on the hill, it watches over the region around Staffelstein 6 Lichtenfels

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3

31.8 km

Bamberg-North cycle path

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I love beautifully designed cycle paths like this.

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4

35.4 km

The former fishing settlement in the Bamberg island town is affectionately called "Little Venice". Tightly packed half-timbered buildings and tiny gardens dominate the image of this district. The half-timbered houses are mostly from the Middle Ages.

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5

46.1 km

View of Giechburg and Gügel

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Giechburg is always worth a trip. After a steep ascent, you will be rewarded with a great view. The economy has good food and beer.

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6

49.0 km

View of Giechburg

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he's right there, the schalli!
Giechburg always works ...
I don't really enjoy riding the Ruckel cycle path between Giech and Schäätz, however. Every time, ask me who came up with the glorious idea ...

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7

56.3 km

Dörnwasserlos Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Quite challenging ascent with an average of 13% gradient. In the upper area there are two serpentines with a view of rocks or rock walls. At the top you come out at the "Zwerchberg".

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60.6 km

Metzenberg Climb

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Not so great as a downhill run - must be sometimes, but I don't like it.
The road surface is rough and bad.
When you drive out of the forest …

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64.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.6 km

28.7 km

1.74 km

957 m

219 m

175 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

58.7 km

2.93 km

2.20 km

681 m

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Highest point (540 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

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Wednesday 9 September

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