Rothenburg ob der Tauber is a German town in northern Bavaria known for its medieval architecture. Half-timbered houses line the cobblestone streets of the Old Town. The city walls include many preserved gatehouses and towers, as well as a covered walkway above the wall.

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1. View of Colmberg Castle – View of Colmberg Castle loop from Morlitzwinden

64.3km

04:09

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2. Marketplace Weikersheim – Taubertal Cycle Path loop from Rothenburg ob der Tauber

72.9km

04:34

660m

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3. Tauber River – Taubertal Cycle Path loop from Rothenburg ob der Tauber

33.2km

02:10

420m

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Elevation 430 m

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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

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1. View of Colmberg Castle – View of Colmberg Castle loop from Morlitzwinden

2. Marketplace Weikersheim – Taubertal Cycle Path loop from Rothenburg ob der Tauber

3. Tauber River – Taubertal Cycle Path loop from Rothenburg ob der Tauber

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