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Middle Franconia

Landkreis Ansbach

Rothenburg ob der Tauber

Kobolzeller Gate

Middle Franconia

Landkreis Ansbach

Rothenburg ob der Tauber

Kobolzeller Gate

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Kobolzeller Gate

Cycling

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

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August 10, 2020

Hiking

The Kobolzeller Tor was built in the 16th century as part of a fortification and is one of two city gates on the Plönline.

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January 5, 2024

Cycling

The Kobolzeller Tor is a powerful fortification that allowed access to the city from the southwest. The Kobolzeller Tor was built in the middle of the 14th century. The gate was named after the small town of Kobolzell, which was located below the gate in the Taubertal. The defense system consists of the gate tower, a rectangular forecourt with a battlement and a large foregate with a customs house. Many cyclists who come to Rothenburg from the valley can imagine how difficult it used to be for enemies to attack the city at this point.

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June 6, 2022

Hiking

The Kobolzeller Steige is the shortest way from the Taubertal over the double bridge up to the Plönlein in the city. The rectangular gate tower at Kobolzeller Tor is older …

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Elevation 410 m

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

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