Reichelsburg Castle Ruins – Historic Old Town of Aub loop from Auernhofen

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Reichelsburg Castle Ruins – Historic Old Town of Aub loop from Auernhofen

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Reichelsburg Castle Ruins – Historic Old Town of Aub loop from Auernhofen

03:07

48.9km

360m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 34.3 km for 66 m

Closed: • June 23, 2025-December 15, 2026 (otherwise open)

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Old Railway Cycle Path

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Yes, I know, they are becoming more and more common these days. Nevertheless, they are pretty chill almost every time, as there are no cars and there are always beautiful things to look at.

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Gaubahn Rail Trail

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Small covered gazebo with two closed sides made of glass blocks.
Seating is available.

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Reichelsburg Castle Ruins

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The Reichelsburg, also called Reichelsberg Castle, is the ruin of a late medieval hilltop castle belonging to the Würzburg monastery. It is located in the village of Baldersheim in the …

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22.6 km

Aub Castle

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The imposing Aub Castle, a multi-winged complex, forms the northeastern corner of the town's fortifications.

Due to the town's turbulent history, it has had various owners over time.

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22.9 km

Typical Franconian houses with restaurants, church, Marian column and fountain. All around towers and remains of city walls with passages and gates. Time seems to have stopped here. Aub is always worth a visit.

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Ottilien Spring in Pfahlenheim

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Information about the Ottilienquelle at: pfahlenheim.de/index.php/rund-um-pfahlenheim-pfahlenheim-20/ottilienquelle-pfahlenheim-16

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28.4 km

Pfahlenheimer Rechen Sculpture and Fountain

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The Franconian rake, symbol for the whole of Franconia with its three distinctive points, is the basis of the design of the work of the sculptor Bettina Schluesselburg, the Pfahlenheim …

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