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Steinwiesen

Cross Chapel in Leitsch – Birnbaum Observation Tower loop from Leitschenstein

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Road cycling routes
Germany
Bavaria
Upper Franconia
Kronach
Steinwiesen

Cross Chapel in Leitsch – Birnbaum Observation Tower loop from Leitschenstein

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Cross Chapel in Leitsch – Birnbaum Observation Tower loop from Leitschenstein

01:01

19.1km

300m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 19, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Frankenwald

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.24 km

Cross Chapel in Leitsch

Highlight • Religious Site

This chapel was built in the Leitsch in 2011 on the occasion of Michael Gräf's ordination.

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4.21 km

Leitschtal Valley

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Nice climb and no traffic.

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6.63 km

Birnbaum Observation Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

impressive lookout tower that can be seen from afar. The outlook is corresponding

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7.22 km

Birmbaum Observation Tower

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A tough climb but then a beautiful view. Little traffic.

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18.3 km

Stone meadows with a view of the Rodach

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19.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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17.9 km

1.20 km

Surfaces

14.2 km

4.71 km

178 m

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Lowest point (360 m)

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