Best historic site trails in Bamberg
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Explore the most popular historic site trails near Bamberg with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- 4.4 (40)·Moderate·7.4 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrFamily-friendly city walk through Bamberg in Middle Franconia. The tour leads from Bamberg train station through the beautiful, historic old town over rivers that flow through the city and past numerous sights. It also goes up to Altenburg, just outside, where there are refreshment stops and beautiful views of the surrounding area. The route can be reached by bus or train. Highlights: - historical old city - Harmony Garden - Old Town Hall -Altenburg
- 4.3 (9)·Moderate·58.9 km·Est. 13.5–14.5 hr3rd day stage from Bamberg to Schweinfurt on the popular long-distance Main River Cycle Path in central Germany The "Mainradweg" is an official long-distance cycle route of numerous German tourism organisations and runs through the federal states of Bavaria and Rhineland-Palatinate. The signage consists of a grey and green square with the inscription "mainradweg". There are numerous opportunities to stroll and stop for refreshments in the towns. The Main River Cycle Path can be cycled as a...
- 4.5 (15)·Moderate·4.7 kmHistorical and educational circular hiking trail in Bamberg, Bavaria. The Bamberg Creation Trail illustrates the divine creation at 12 stations and visits the forest habitat as well as man-made cultural sites such as churches. Highlights of the excursion: - St Michael's Monastery - Bible garden - Lavender labyrinth
- 3.9 (7)·Moderate·7.6 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrWooded circular hike near Bamberg, Bavaria. The Michelsberg Forest, through which this beautiful circular hike leads, is located just outside Bamberg. In part, you walk along the historic "Kunigundenweg" long-distance hiking trail. Highlights of the hike: - Michelsberg Forest - Sylvanersee lake - Idyllic forest paths
- 5.0 (2)·Easy·4.8 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrExciting walk through the traditional gardening town of Bamberg, Bavaria Walking and discovering tradition is the motto of this circular walk through the Bamberg World Heritage Centre. The walk starts at Bamberg railway station, where there are several car parks in the immediate vicinity. Along the way, various information boards provide lots of interesting facts about the history and present of the gardening town, where vegetables have been grown in the centre of the city since the Middle...
- 1.0 (1)·Moderate·39.6 km·Est. 9.5–10.5 hrPopular mountain bike tour in the Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park, Bavaria. A beautiful tour that runs partly on forest paths and partly on roads with little traffic. The route includes a notable 8% gradient that winds its way up the mountain for approx. 7 km. Suitable for mountain bikes or off-road bikes. Highlights of the tour: - Bamberg - beautiful views - Varied trails
- Hard·101.2 km·Est. 24 hr+Stage 6 of the Castle Road Cycle Route. Stage 6 of the long-distance cycle route begins in the historic yet lively UNESCO World Heritage city of Bamberg, leads over the hills of the Haßberge Nature Park and ends in Coburg with the impressive Veste Coburg fortress. Highlights: - Bamberg - Hassberge Nature Park - View from the Veste Heldburg - German Castle Museum
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest historic site trail in Bamberg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest historic site trail in Bamberg is Fürstbischöfliche Tour. This trail is estimated to be 203.6 km long.
Which historic site trail has the most elevation gain in Bamberg?
Bamberg: With an ascent of 3,003 m, Fürstbischöfliche Tour has the most elevation gain of all of the historic site trails in the area. The next highest ascent for historic site trails is Burgenstraßen-Radweg Etappe 6: Bamberg - Coburg with 1,799 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult historic site trail in Bamberg?
The most popular and difficult historic site trail in Bamberg is Burgenstraßen-Radweg Etappe 6: Bamberg - Coburg with a 0.0-star rating from 0 reviews.
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- Bamberg Cathedral
- Bamberg City Coat of Arms
- Linker Regnitzarm
- Altenburg Castle
- Klosterbräu
- Kanalhafen Am Kranen
- Hochbeete im Sandbad
- Ausblick auf Klein Venedig
- Hainweiher
- Rechter Regnitzarm
- Apfelweibla
- Old City Hall
- Little Venice
- Böttingerhaus
- Old Court
- Rosengarten
- Bibelgarten
- Lavendellabyrinth
- Grünhundsbrunnen
- Kreuz am Michelsberg