Ebrach Abbey – Moated castle in the Steigerwald loop from Rauhenebrach

Ebrach Abbey – Moated castle in the Steigerwald loop from Rauhenebrach

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Ebrach Abbey – Moated castle in the Steigerwald loop from Rauhenebrach

03:49

59.9km

800m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very 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

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Steigerwald

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.02 km

Ebrach Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

great RR destination. There is plenty of food and culture on site! easy to reach e.g. from Bamberg (approx. 40 km of best RR paths)

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8.12 km

Ebrach Abbey and Parish Church of the Assumption

Highlight (Segment) • Religious Site

The monastery was dissolved in the course of secularization in 1803, the place came to Bavaria through the main deputation of the Reichsputation in 1803, like large parts of Franconia, …

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12.5 km

St. Rochus Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

The chapel of St. Rochus was built at the instigation of the then abbot of the Cistercian abbey in Ebrach Hieronymus Höllein. After the heavy year of plague 1611, he …

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14.9 km

Moated castle in the Steigerwald

Highlight • Castle

29.3 km

Upper Gate, Schlüsselfeld

Highlight • Historical Site

The “Upper Gate” is part of the medieval, late Gothic fortifications of Schlüsselfeld and consists of the massive west tower above the gate and a three-sided outwork with massive surrounding …

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29.4 km

Schlüsselfeld Market Square

Highlight • Settlement

The ice cream parlor is no longer a secret, but still very tasty and cheap 🍦

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29.5 km

Schlüsselfeld Historic Town Centre

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

Pretty Franconian small town. In the inner city area there are u.a. Cafes, restaurants and an ice cream cafe. Well suited to stop on a longer bike ride!

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40.9 km

Dippach Forest

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Quiet route downhill to Dippach through the forest, then through the valley of the middle Ebrach.
Direct connection to the Ebrach - Frensdorf cycle path (former railway line).

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59.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.8 km

23.4 km

5.04 km

1.85 km

963 m

Surfaces

20.6 km

19.6 km

18.5 km

709 m

396 m

239 m

Elevation

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

Weather

Friday 23 October

10°C

6°C

81 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

April 9, 2024,Vergnügen vor der Arbeit Runde nach Schlüsselfeld

Took advantage of the pleasant morning hours before the weather changed ✌️, but in an increasingly stormy 🌬️
After the enjoyable ups and downs over the Steigerwald hills, work is now calling 🤷‍♂️

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