Christenstein Rock Formation – Rotenhan Castle Ruins loop from Itzgrund

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Christenstein Rock Formation – Rotenhan Castle Ruins loop from Itzgrund

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Christenstein Rock Formation – Rotenhan Castle Ruins loop from Itzgrund

02:44

34.8km

620m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

LSG innerhalb des Naturparks Hassberge (ehemals Schutzzone)

Naturpark Haßberge

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.06 km

Christenstein Rock Formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

Beautiful vantage point with great charisma. Was probably already used in the early history as a cult place.
Was also inhabited at times. According to a legend, a nobleman and horse fell to their deaths, pursued by peasants.

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13.5 km

View above the Panoramaweg Buch

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Easy dirt road with a mega view!

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16.0 km

Rotenhan Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

Directly in front of the Rotenhan ruins there are two nice rest areas.

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17.3 km

Gorge Trail S0 in Haßberge Nature Park

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Beautiful natural gorge with bridge. Nice single trail S0 with switchbacks.

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18.0 km

Franz Kirchner Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Shady rest area on hot summer days

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20.5 km

Paul's Trail

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Nice, short trail. You have to take it with you when you are in the area.

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25.3 km

View of the Itzgrund

Highlight • Viewpoint

The view of the Itzgrund is very nice. If the weather is right, you can see Banz Monastery in the distance.

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34.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.3 km

3.89 km

3.76 km

2.14 km

1.70 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.8 km

10.2 km

7.07 km

4.44 km

2.08 km

175 m

Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

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Christenstein Rock Formation – Rotenhan Castle Ruins loop from Itzgrund

Christenstein Rock Formation

View above the Panoramaweg Buch

Rotenhan Castle Ruins

Gorge Trail S0 in Haßberge Nature Park

Franz Kirchner Hut

Paul's Trail

View of the Itzgrund

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