Wiesentfels Castle – Weismain historic town centre loop from Hochstadt-Marktzeuln
Wiesentfels Castle – Weismain historic town centre loop from Hochstadt-Marktzeuln
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Wiesentfels Castle – Weismain historic town centre loop from Hochstadt-Marktzeuln
04:05
92.2km
790m
Road cycling
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: June 24, 2026
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After 28.1 km for 535 m
After 92.1 km for 118 m
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
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19.7 km
View of Banz Abbey
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42.2 km
Climb Between Zeckendorf and Ludwag
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57.7 km
Wiesentfels Castle
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From 1333 to 1938 the castle was owned by the Counts of Giech. Knight Albert von Giech received the castle as a fief in 1333 from the Bishopric of Bamberg. In 1412, two-thirds of the castle was given to Heinz von Schaumberg as Unterwiesentfels, and in 1415 a third of the castle was given to Hans II von Giech as Oberwiesentfels.
It was here at Wiesentfels Castle that the 2017 film "Famous Five - In the Valley of the Dinosaurs" was filmed. The Adventures of Julian, "Dick" (Richard), "George" (Georgina), Anne and Timmy the Dog are detective stories by Enid Blyton. She wrote 21 volumes about the experiences of the five friends.
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60.8 km
Freienfels Castle
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In the 13th century the mighty castle Freienfels was built by the knight Otto von Aufseß and first mentioned in 1388. This castle took a special position among the knight seats of Wiesenttal. She stood on free land, on a "free rock" and was subordinate only to the emperor and the empire.
1490 was the village of Freienfels at the behest of the lords.
In 1525 rebellious peasants destroyed the castle in the Peasants' War and burned it down. After the riots Ritter Pankraz of Aufseß rebuilt the castle.
In the Thirty Years' War, Freienfels was alternately occupied by the Swedes and the Bambergs. The occupation of the castle in the name of the bishop by the Hollfelder Vogt lasted until 1649. The family von Aufseß sold desert stone and could therefore trigger 1681 with this sales sum Freienfels from the diocese of Bamberg. However, it was sold in 1690 to the Canon of Bamberg and Würzburg, Carl Siegmund, Freiherr von Aufseß. In 1690 he decided to demolish the castle, which had fallen into disrepair, and had a castle built on the foundation walls between 1693 and 1701.
Between 1867 and 1887, the castle was sold several times and acquired in 1887 by the wife Ernestine of Hermann Freiherr von Aufseß. Thus Schloss Freienfels returns to family ownership. However, it was resold in 1918. Again several changes of ownership took place and in 1941 it was sold to the asset management of the German Labor Front Berlin. After the founding of the Federal Republic of Germany and the distribution of the imperial property, the state of Bavaria became the legal successor of the state estates in Bavarian lands and thus in 1949 owner of the castle Freienfels and was privately owned.
Every Saturday at 2 pm, the lords of the castle offer a guided tour. Additionally also by appointment.
The information comes partly from the website of the city Hollfeld: hollfeld.de
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70.5 km
Maria-Hilf Chapel Kleinziegenfeld
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71.7 km
Weismaintal Scenic Road
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But as vanbaum already mentioned, you also have to be a little lucky with the traffic.
There may be something going on here, moped riders, hikers, climbers, etc.
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73.0 km
Weihersmühle in Kleinziegenfelder Valley
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79.2 km
Weismain historic town centre
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Weismain is also a convenient starting point for day trips to Banz Abbey, the Vierzehnheiligen Basilica, Coburg, Kulmbach, Bamberg, or Bayreuth, as well as to Franconian Switzerland, the Fichtel Mountains, or the Franconian Forest.
Cycling enthusiasts should note Whit Monday: On this day, car-free cycling and hiking can be enjoyed around the Kleinziegenfelder Valley.
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92.2 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
56.3 km
17.8 km
17.3 km
869 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
85.2 km
6.12 km
814 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (540 m)
Lowest point (260 m)
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Friday 17 July
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16°C
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