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Wolframs-Eschenbach Old Town (historic town centre) – Lichtenau Fortress loop from Wolframs-Eschenbach

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Wolframs-Eschenbach Old Town (historic town centre) – Lichtenau Fortress loop from Wolframs-Eschenbach

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Wolframs-Eschenbach Old Town (historic town centre) – Lichtenau Fortress loop from Wolframs-Eschenbach

02:32

39.5km

310m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 19.9 km for 62 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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287 m

Lower Gate

Highlight • Historical Site

It serves as the eastern or southeastern entrance to the historic city center and is 300 meters from the Oberes Tor.
On the field side of the gate, historical coats of arms are attached – the one on the right belonging to Konrad von Egloffstein and the one on the left to Ludwig von Wertheim.

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399 m

Wolframs-Eschenbach Old Town (historic town centre)

Highlight • Historical Site

A stop on your bike tour is worthwhile in Wolframs-Eschenbach. The place is first mentioned as "Eschelebach" in 1057/75. In the medieval town center you can discover many beautiful buildings, such as the former city gates. If you want to take a longer break, there are several ways to stop off.

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438 m

Old Vogtei Restaurant

Highlight • Restaurant

The renovation has made it really good

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516 m

Main Street, Wolframs-Eschenbach

Highlight • Settlement

From the west gate, the main street leads to the Deutschordensschloss. Along the main street, there are several noteworthy monuments.

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19.4 km

Hofgarten and Orangery, Ansbach

Highlight • Natural Monument

The courtyard garden in the French-Baroque style invites you to leisurely walks. In the restaurant of the Orangerie, you can then fortify yourself or simply enjoy a cup of coffee on the terrace the soothing ambience of the courtyard garden.

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19.7 km

Ansbach Residence

Highlight • Historical Site

Hardly any other residence in Germany has preserved its original state of the 18th century as Ansbach Castle. If you want to see the ceiling paintings, the mirror cabinet and Co., then you can visit the castle. Open from April to September from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., from October to March from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday is closed. Entry is EUR 4.50 per person.

Be sure to take a look at the beautiful castle garden with the orangery.

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28.3 km

Franconian Rezat Cycle Path

Highlight • Cycleway

The Franconian Rezat rises north of Oberdachstetten on the Frankenhöhe and flows until it meets the Swabian Rezat in Georgensgmünd.

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29.5 km

Lichtenau Fortress

Highlight • Castle

Imposing fortress of the Free Imperial City of Nuremberg against the Margraves of Ansbach. Mighty ramparts with corner towers at all five corners. A branch of the Bavarian State Archives is located in the palace building. Visiting the interesting outside area of the fortress is possible at any time.
Visiting times from April to October.

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39.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.9 km

10.7 km

9.11 km

6.52 km

185 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.9 km

5.25 km

3.25 km

1.95 km

1.16 km

Elevation

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (390 m)

Weather

Sunday 30 August

23°C

14°C

60 %

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Wolframs-Eschenbach Old Town (historic town centre) – Lichtenau Fortress loop from Wolframs-Eschenbach

Lower Gate

Wolframs-Eschenbach Old Town (historic town centre)

Old Vogtei Restaurant

Main Street, Wolframs-Eschenbach

Hofgarten and Orangery, Ansbach

Ansbach Residence

Franconian Rezat Cycle Path

Lichtenau Fortress

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