Best moderate trails in Rothenburg ob der Tauber
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- 4.7 (186)·Moderate·8.5 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrHistorical circular route in Bavarian Middle Franconia in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Bavaria. From the car park at the Eselsbrücke, it first goes through the idyllic Tauber Valley before you reach the old city wall. This is followed once around the historic old town with many ancient sights and beautiful views of the Bavarian half-timbered town. Finally, it goes through the castle garden, the monastery courtyard, and the market square again. The route is accessible by bus and...
- 4.8 (19)·Moderate·3.4 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrFamily-friendly walk in the Frankenhöhe Nature Park, Bavaria. The W1 circular trail invites you to discover the romantic Tauber Valley between Rothenburg and Detwang. Numerous historical attractions await along the way, including several churches, the historic castle garden and the late medieval Judengasse in Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Highlights of the hike: - Detwang - Tauber Valley - Old town of Rothenburg with town wall - St James' Church - Franciscan church with wooden altar - St Peter...
- 4.4 (17)·Moderate·9.3 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrOfficial circular route from Rothenburg ob der Tauber in the Frankenhöhe Nature Park. The circular route leads from the historic Rothenburg market square through the upper Tauber valley with a viewpoint at Eckartshof to Gebsattel and back again. The hiking sign is a white 12 on a red sign. Historical sights such as the Obere Walkmühle mill, which was once used to mill textiles and leather, and Gebsattel Castle await along the way. Take care when crossing the St419 state road! There are...
- 4.9 (4)·Moderate·39.1 km·Est. 9.5–10.5 hrStage 1 of the long-distance cycle route "Liebliches Taubertal - Der Klassiker" in Middle Franconia, Bavaria. This is the first stage of the popular Tauber Valley Cycle Route, which runs a good 100 kilometres from Rothenburg ob der Tauber to Wertheim. The first stage starts in Rothenburg and ends in Weikersheim. There are countless historical buildings and cultural monuments to marvel at along the way. There are places to stay and eat along the way and both the starting and finishing points...
- 4.0 (10)·Moderate·8 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrThis varied route combines the world-famous medieval townscape of Rothenburg ob der Tauber with the natural tranquillity of the picturesque Tauber Valley. The trail, marked by a red dot, opens up the green slopes below the town fortifications and runs along a mixture of paved paths, shady forest trails and gentle climbs through the vineyards. A central highlight is the constant change of view between the imposing skyline of the town with its towers and walls and the idyllic river landscape of...
- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·59.2 km·Est. 14.5–16 hrStage 15 of the D-Route 9 (Weser - Romantic Road). The 15th stage of D-Route 9 begins in the famous town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber. The imposing buildings in the picturesque town centre tempt you to spend some time in the historic town before setting off to cover the almost 60 km to the stage destination of Dinkelsbühl. Most of this section leads through the Frankenhöhe Nature Park, so it is not surprising that the cycle tour is characterised by lots of nature, forests and picturesque...
- 5.0 (2)·Moderate·56 km·Est. 12.5–14 hrThis route is stage 1 of the Aischtal-Radweg, a long-distance cycling trail in Germany, running from Rothenburg ob der Tauber to Neustadt an der Aisch. Departing Rothenburg's medieval old town, the path climbs through the orchard slopes of the Frankenhöhe Nature Park toward Bad Windsheim, home to thermal baths and the Freilandmuseum. It then skirts the Ipsheim vineyards below Hoheneck Castle to finish in historic Neustadt an der Aisch. Overnight stays are available in local guesthouses,...
- 3.3 (6)·Moderate·15.3 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrCultural section of the Romantic Road long-distance hiking trail Across meadows, open fields and wildflower meadows, this hike takes you along picturesque waterways and through idyllic villages and towns steeped in history. The numerous historical and cultural sights make for an interesting and varied experience. Highlights: -Wine growing on the Frankenhöhe. -Bockenfeld church -Baroque castle -Bavarian falconry centre -Fountain house museum
- 5.0 (1)·Moderate·244.9 km·Est. 24 hr+The Altmühltal Cycle Path is a classic long-distance cycle path spanning 250 km (155 miles) from Rothenburg ob der Tauber to Kelheim, typically ridden in 5 stages. Riding mostly west to east, cyclists follow the gentle Altmühl River through flat meadows, juniper heathlands, and dramatic limestone cliffs. Key highlights include the Altmühlsee lake, historic quarries, and medieval castles like Colmburg. The trail features uniform green-blue-yellow signage, plentiful bike-friendly...
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- Barockgarten
- Marktplatz
- Spitalkirche Heiliger Geist
- St James' Church
- Double Bridge over the Tauber River
- Plönlein
- Feuerleinserker
- Streichwehr beim Faulturm
- Thomasturm
- Gerlachschmiede
- ehem. Skisprungschanze Engelsburg
- Strafturm
- St John's Church
- Blick über das Taubertal
- Franziskanerkirche
- Campingplatz Tauberromantik
- Tauber-Idyll
- St.-Wolfgangs-Kirche
- Faulturm
- Toppler Little Castle