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Heroldsbach

Root Trail – Rest Area at Altweiher Lake loop from Heroldsbach

Easy

5.0

(4)

12

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Root Trail – Rest Area at Altweiher Lake loop from Heroldsbach

01:12

17.9km

150m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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173 m

Löffelholz Castle Heroldsbach

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Three-storey sandstone block building with mansard roof, 16th-18th century.
From 1478 to 1849 the Barons von Löffelholz owned the Heroldsbach Castle, a former forester's house.

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4.53 km

Root Trail

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This piece of approx. 200m is quite demanding. Especially in damp weather ...

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7.71 km

Shelter by Kleiner Bischofsweiher

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Nice resting place at the Kleiner Bischofsweiher

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7.75 km

Rest Area at Altweiher Lake

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In this nice seat you can just let your mind wander and relax.

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8.45 km

The reservoir belongs to the pond chain near Dechsendorf.

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9.14 km

7

13.4 km

Nice information board at the entrance area

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14.6 km

Wooden Cabin in Middle Franconia Forest

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Since it can stand it. Optimal "rest area" and just in summer a welcome shady place to cool down.

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17.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.9 km

939 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.3 km

1.02 km

588 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

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Sunday 11 October

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