Gickelhäuser Valley – Tauber River loop from Rothenburg ob der Tauber

Rothenburg ob der Tauber

Gickelhäuser Valley – Tauber River loop from Rothenburg ob der Tauber

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Gickelhäuser Valley – Tauber River loop from Rothenburg ob der Tauber

02:30

40.7km

360m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

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Naturpark Frankenhöhe

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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20.6 km

Walzerlohe

Forest

26.2 km

Gickelhäuser Valley

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

As on all routes around Rothenburg, the same applies here: popular hiking area. Always count on pedestrians!

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29.8 km

Stone Bridge on the Tauber Cycle Path

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The Taubertal cycle path (“Liebliches Taubertal” cycle path) is located between Rothenburg ob der Tauber and Wertheim am Main.
- it is about 100 km long
- it is said …

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34.2 km

Tauber River

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The Tauber is a river in southern Germany on both sides of the border between Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria. It rises at the west foot of the Frankenhöhe, flows in a …

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36.3 km

Tauber River

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The Tauber is an idyllic, small river that rises near Weikersholz and flows into the Main near Wertheim after about 130 km. She accompanies the cyclists on almost the entire …

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38.2 km

The Topplerschlösschen is a tower-like, medieval residential building in which the mayor of Rothenburg, Toppler, once lived. The castle has been completely preserved and is now privately owned.

A tour …

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38.7 km

View of Rothenburg ob der Tauber

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Your first impressions of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, as you struggle up the mountain, aren't overly promising.

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38.8 km

View of Rothenburg ob der Tauber from the valley

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From this side Rothenburg is also beautiful and a side trip to Wildbad is very worthwhile.

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39.2 km

Blick auf Rothenburg

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39.6 km

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40.2 km

Rothenburg ob der Tauber — Old Town

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Rothenburg is considered one of Germany's best-preserved medieval old towns, and the first glimpse of the half-timbered facades around the market square immediately shows you why. If you have some …

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