From Rothenburg around the Frankenhöhe
This challenging cycle tour combines nature and history: from Rothenburg to Colmberg Castle, past the Altmühl springs and geological highlights - with breathtaking views over Franconia.
Rothenburg ob der Tauber
8 h
73 km
This 73-kilometre tour will challenge and inspire you at the same time. The route leads over the Frankenhöhe, a mountain ridge around 500 metres high. There are some geological discoveries to be made along the way. The starting point is "Franconia's treasure chest" Rothenburg ob der Tauber with its medieval old town ensemble.
From there, the route continues via Diebach, Insingen and Buch am Wald to Colmberg. Colmberg Castle, situated high on the hill, is now a restaurant and hotel. On the way back, you cross the pretty village of Binzwangen and pass Hornauer Weiher, from which the Altmühl has its source.
Officially, there are two other places that are labelled as Altmühl springs. If you want to just visit one spring and avoid the detour to Insingen, you can shorten the tour to around 60 kilometres.
A cycle tour for nature lovers and connoisseurs
Arrive relaxed and hire bikes from local hire companies. The capacity for taking bikes on the trains is limited and, depending on capacity utilisation, taking your own bike on board cannot be guaranteed.
Start and end station
Start station
Bhf. Rothenburg ob der Tauber
7 tour steps
73 km / 8 Stunden
End station
Bhf. Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Our tip: Please make sure to check your train connection and the expected capacity before you start your journey.
Schedule
Tour starts on Bhf. Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Direction
Bahnhofstraße 12
91541
Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Direction
Direction
Auf der Heiligenwiese
91583
Diebach-Oestheim
Direction
Direction
Direction
An der Burgenstraße
91598
Colmberg
Direction
Hornau 37
91635
Windelsbach
