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Rothenburg ob der Tauber

Heaven's Ladder (Detwang) — Stairway

Rothenburg ob der Tauber

Heaven's Ladder (Detwang) — Stairway

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Heaven's Ladder (Detwang) — Stairway

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Location: Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Landkreis Ansbach, Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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Julia on Tour

April 19, 2025

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A very beautiful hiking section with many steps and narrow paths. Some sections are very steep, and one section is secured with a rope.

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Martin

March 9, 2023

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In the Rothenburg district of Detwang, there are 180 steps on the Himmelsleiter down into the Tauber Valley – or up.

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Incer

April 8, 2024

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Steep climb or descent with more stairs than you can see!
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Distance 42 m

Downhill 10 m

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