Markus Tower & Röder Arch – Steinbachtal Valley loop from Rothenburg ob der Tauber

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Rothenburg ob der Tauber

Markus Tower & Röder Arch – Steinbachtal Valley loop from Rothenburg ob der Tauber

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Markus Tower & Röder Arch – Steinbachtal Valley loop from Rothenburg ob der Tauber

05:16

18.8km

340m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 28, 2026

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Naturpark Frankenhöhe

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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518 m

Rothenburg ob der Tauber — Old Town

Highlight • Historical Site

Rothenburg is considered one of Germany's best-preserved medieval old towns, and the first glimpse of the half-timbered facades around the market square immediately shows you why. If you have some …

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Markus Tower & Röder Arch

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The Markus Tower and the Röderbogen are part of the oldest city wall around Rothenburg, which was built before the first extension to today's Rödertor. If you visit Rothenburg in …

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1.46 km

Rothenburg ob der Tauber Town Wall

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It's great that so much of the city wall has been preserved and you can walk along it. Occasionally there is a tower that you have to walk through.
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5.93 km

Malerwinkel

Viewpoint

10.7 km

Old Stone Bridge in the Steinbach Valley

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The old stone bridges give the already beautiful valley a very special charm.

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11.1 km

Steinbachtal Valley

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The Steinbachtal is not far from Rothenburg in a northerly direction. It offers peace and seclusion, but also a great landscape. A real insider tip.

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17.8 km

Rothenburg ob der Tauber Market Square

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Rothenburg ob der Tauber is world-renowned for its historic old town, so well and completely preserved that one can truly experience the Middle Ages there. The market square forms the …

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18.1 km

Röder Fountain, Rothenburg ob der Tauber

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Unlike all the other fountains in the city, the Röderbrunnen in the Rödergasse is broadly situated in an extension of the Rödergasse, so it could also serve as a drinking …

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18.2 km

Röder Gate (Rothenburg ob der Tauber)

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The Röderturm with its fortifications is very beautiful and impressive. The tower can be climbed and offers a great view of the city and the surrounding area.

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18.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.7 km

3.50 km

2.46 km

1.91 km

317 m

Surfaces

8.43 km

4.06 km

3.22 km

3.06 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (320 m)

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Comments

September 10, 2022,Rothenburg ob der Tauber Runde

The start was parking lot no. 1 in front of the city wall, a short stretch through the old town and exit through Galgengasse. Further through the residential area on hiking trail 9, initially on field paths and later often on and in the forest on picturesque trails along we follow the Steinbachtal. Before it goes down into the Ruhbachtal, …

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May 30, 2024,von Rothenburg ins Taubertal und Steinbachtal

beautiful views of the Tauber valley from the Panoramaweg, the Steinbach valley was very idyllic

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April 23, 2025,Alte Stadtmauer mit Wehrgang – Holzbrücke bei der Fuchsmühle Runde von Rothenburg ob der Tauber

Overall, the hike was great. However, we made a detour through the old town at the end. This rounded off the hike, allowing us to enjoy a drink and take in the views.

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