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Altenstein Castle Ruins – View of Kloster Banz loop from Birkenfeld

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Altenstein Castle Ruins – View of Kloster Banz loop from Birkenfeld

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Altenstein Castle Ruins – View of Kloster Banz loop from Birkenfeld

03:51

58.8km

570m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: March 16, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

LSG innerhalb des Naturparks Hassberge (ehemals Schutzzone)

Naturpark Haßberge

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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401 m

Schloß Birkenfeld

Castle

14.6 km

View of Altenstein Castle and Village

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If you got here, you'll soon have made it. The rear view is also great.

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15.2 km

Galgenberg-Goßberg

Nature Reserve

15.5 km

Altenstein Castle Ruins

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The castle ruins are located on a 452 meter high hill. From here you have a great view of the Haßberge and in good weather the view even extends as far as Bamberg.

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25.8 km

Panoramablick

Viewpoint

26.0 km

Panorama Trail Buch Viewpoint

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Very nice cycle path with wonderful views.

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27.2 km

View of Kloster Banz

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Once you have completed the climb, the view opens up far into the country

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31.9 km

View of Kloster Banz

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A wonderful view with a seating area into the Itzgrund valley, and you can also see Banz Castle and the Staffelberg platform.
The climb up the Bretzenstein is definitely worth it!

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37.3 km

Former Ebern–Maroldsweisach Railway Line Cycle Path

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Very nice railway line cycle path - very easy to ride.

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37.7 km

Cycle Path on the Old Maroldsweisach Railway Line

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The route is very pleasant to drive and the scenery is also very beautiful.

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44.8 km

View of Altenstein

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From here you have a direct view of Altenstein. The town and the castle are clearly visible from the cycle path, which runs a little higher at this point.

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58.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.4 km

14.5 km

9.72 km

3.88 km

2.30 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

47.4 km

6.20 km

3.03 km

1.78 km

373 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

Weather

Monday 8 June

21°C

10°C

49 %

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Altenstein Castle Ruins – View of Kloster Banz loop from Birkenfeld

View of Altenstein Castle and Village

Altenstein Castle Ruins

Panorama Trail Buch Viewpoint

View of Kloster Banz

View of Kloster Banz

Former Ebern–Maroldsweisach Railway Line Cycle Path

Cycle Path on the Old Maroldsweisach Railway Line

View of Altenstein

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