Old Town Hall and Upper Bridge – Lower bridge loop from Bamberg

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Franconia

Old Town Hall and Upper Bridge – Lower bridge loop from Bamberg

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Old Town Hall and Upper Bridge – Lower bridge loop from Bamberg

01:24

5.03km

100m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.22 km

Old courtyard

Highlight • Historical Site

Former home of the bishops, now a historical museum. The courtyard offers enough seating to pause and take a short break on a city tour.

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1.33 km

With its splendid halls and precious interiors, the Neue Residenz conveys an impressive picture of the life of the prince-bishop. A high-quality collection of old German and baroque paintings awaits …

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1.45 km

Bamberg Cathedral (Bamberger Dom)

Highlight • Religious Site

Certainly the most impressive square in Bamberg, with the architectural styles of all eras from Romanesque to Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and Rococo. This place breathes history from every pore.

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1.80 km

Old Town Hall and Upper Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

According to legend, the bishop of Bamberg did not want to give the citizens a place to build a town hall. That is why the Bamberg piles rammed into the …

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2.00 km

Green market with Gabelmann fountain

Highlight • Monument

The Gabelmann fountain (Franconian: Gablmoo) is a baroque fountain depicting the Roman sea god Neptune in the old town of Bamberg.
The Bamberg vernacular calls the Neptune figure "Gabelmann" because …

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2.93 km

St. Martin's parish church

Highlight • Religious Site

Catholic City Church of St. Martin. Located on the Green Market, the church, built in 1686, is one of the highlights in the heart of the city.

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3.42 km

Lower bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

The place to be for many younger Bambergers... this is where people meet, drink a beer and linger. This summer there was a beer garden on the lower bridge for …

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3.56 km

Schlenkerla Rauchbier Brewery

Highlight • Pub

First documented in 1406, the Schlenkerla with its famous Rauchbier is one of the tourist attractions of the city of Bamberg. In the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Bamberg old …

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