Maintor Tower (Sommerach)
Cycling Highlight
Recommended by 287 out of 304 cyclists
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Volkacher Mainschleife
Location: Sommerach, Kitzingen, Lower Franconia, Bavaria, Germany
Top cycling routes to Maintor Tower (Sommerach)
- Easy
4.4
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Sommerach Market Square – Sommerach Vineyards loop from Escherndorf00:45
12.3km
110m
Intermediate4.7
(87)
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Volkach Market Square and Fountain – Volkacher Mainschleife loop from Fahr01:22
21.6km
170m
Expert5.0
(1)
6
West Gate (Westtor) of Iphofen – Prichsenstadt Old Town loop from Gerlachshausen02:06
32.4km
210m
Tips
The main gate was completely renovated in 1984 and today forms an attractive ensemble with the remaining wall remains in the area. A private art museum by the Schwarzach sculptor Theophil Steinbrenner has been housed in the tower since 1985. Source: Wikipedia
Further interesting information about the Sommeracher fortifications:
de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sommeracher_Ortsbefestigung?oldformat=truetranslated by
•September 29, 2020
The Maintorturm from 1585 is one of the last two still standing towers of the former village fortification.
translated by•June 22, 2019
The Maintorturm was built at the end of the 16th century as part of the medieval fortification. A museum has been located there since 1987.
translated by•December 27, 2021
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Location: Sommerach, Kitzingen, Lower Franconia, Bavaria, Germany
Top cycling routes to Maintor Tower (Sommerach)
- Easy
4.4
(8)
46
Sommerach Market Square – Sommerach Vineyards loop from Escherndorf00:45
12.3km
110m
Intermediate4.7
(87)
328
Volkach Market Square and Fountain – Volkacher Mainschleife loop from Fahr01:22
21.6km
170m
Expert5.0
(1)
6
West Gate (Westtor) of Iphofen – Prichsenstadt Old Town loop from Gerlachshausen02:06
32.4km
210m
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