Monte Velo – Rothenberg Fortress loop from Kersbach

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Monte Velo – Rothenberg Fortress loop from Kersbach

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Monte Velo – Rothenberg Fortress loop from Kersbach

03:02

8.76km

410m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 2.01 km for 45 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.02 km

Monte Velo

Highlight • Natural Monument

Great rock needle on the Glatzenstein.

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2.19 km

Kersbach Rock Labyrinth

Highlight • Natural Monument

The forest here is peppered with great rock formations. When you reach the Glatzenstein, you can enjoy a fabulous view.

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3.85 km

Frankenweg Section: Siegersdorf to Festung, Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Connection from Siegersdorf to the fortress

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5.04 km

Rothenberg Fortress

Highlight • Historical Site

The fortress Rothenberg was built from 1729 to circa 1750 by the Bavarian Elector. It is located at about 580 meters altitude.

Guided tours are only available during the summer …

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5.37 km

View of Schnaittach

Highlight • Viewpoint

View of the market town from the top of the ski slope

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5.71 km

Orchard Pathway Near Schnaittach

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Dreamlike fruit tree avenue when ascending or descending from Schnaittach to the fortress Rothenberg. Worth a walk in any season.

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5.76 km

Orchard Avenue to Schnaittach

Highlight • Trail

This avenue of various fruit trees can be found along the ski and toboggan slopes and offers some shade on sunny days when climbing up to the fortress

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5.94 km

Base Station of the Former Rothenberg Ski Lift

Highlight • Structure

In earlier times there was a lot of skiing here almost every winter.

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8.76 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.11 km

1.62 km

1.61 km

1.38 km

832 m

207 m

Surfaces

3.17 km

2.45 km

1.55 km

1.43 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (560 m)

Lowest point (350 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

13°C

7°C

94 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Comments

December 28, 2023,Glatzenstein – Festung Rothenberg Runde von Neunkirchen a. Sand

Not a long hike and not that many meters in altitude - but if there is an uphill climb then it's usually relatively steep. The highlights are the Glatzenstein and the fortress. After the fortress a nice descent down an avenue. Of course it's even more beautiful in spring/summer with leaves on the trees...

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