Kulmbach Old Town – Schwarzacher Steg Covered Bridge loop from Kulmbach

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Kulmbach Old Town – Schwarzacher Steg Covered Bridge loop from Kulmbach

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Kulmbach Old Town – Schwarzacher Steg Covered Bridge loop from Kulmbach

02:45

44.2km

100m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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 10, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 4 m for 22 m

After 44.3 km for 22 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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773 m

Luitpold Fountain on the Market Square

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Beautiful old well in the center of the market square with the inscription: Errichtet von Staat & Stadt

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840 m

Kulmbach Old Town

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The town hall is an impressive building that is worth seeing.

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7.04 km

Vierecksee

Lake

7.71 km

Kieswäsch Lake (Mainaue Recreation Area)

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The recreational area Mainaue is a popular destination for young and old. In summer, a beautiful lake with a beach meadow, in winter beat the hearts of ice sports fans …

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7.72 km

View across the Kieswäsch towards Plassenburg Castle

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A magnificent perspective of the Plassenburg.

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9.58 km

Mainaltwasser bei Mainleus

Nature Reserve

12.2 km

Wooden Covered Bridge over the Main near Wilmersreuth

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Very beautiful Main crossing, made of an elaborate wooden construction.

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24.5 km

Altenkunstadt Town Hall

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Very nicely decorated in half-timbered style

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27.3 km

View from Theisau Bridge

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Very impressive bridge made of steel.

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37.1 km

Schwarzacher Steg Covered Bridge

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The Schwarzacher Steg is a striking covered wooden bridge. It spans the Main River near Mainleus.

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44.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.2 km

15.8 km

5.88 km

3.91 km

324 m

118 m

Surfaces

30.8 km

6.25 km

3.59 km

3.23 km

412 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 15 October

17°C

4°C

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Max wind speed: 3.0 km/h

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Comments

September 4, 2024,Mit Enkel und Omi Siggi zum Minigolf und Eis essen

In the last week of the holidays we went on a bike tour with our middle grandson (8 years old), mostly on the Main cycle path. In Burgkunstadt we played a round of mini golf. Very well-maintained courses and in the restaurant friendly staff and good food at reasonable prices. Afterwards we cycled over to Altenkunstadt and treated ourselves to …

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May 15, 2024,Flach zum Eis nach Altenkunstadt und noch flacher heim!

Great ice cream, lots of water and great weather, what more could you want on the flat tour always close to the Main!

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August 17, 2025,Gravelrunde über Kulmbach

We had a great meal at the Kommunbräu 👍
Of course, we also had a great drink. The beer of the month is the Sommerweizen, very, very tasty 🍻

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March 19, 2024,Radtour von Altenkunstadt nach Kulmbach mit Mainzusammenfluß und wieder zurück.

Varied tour from Altenkunstadt to Kulmbach with a detour to the confluence of the Main. From Kulmbach back to Altenkunstadt.

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June 7, 2023,Maintalauen, Holzbrücken und schöne Aussichten⛰️🌤

Today a nice round on the Main from Kulmbach to Altenkunstadt. Wonderful paths through the Mainauen and great views at Baiersdorf.

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July 23, 2023,Auf Kulmbach und wir da reimt sich nur 🍻

Only today by car 🚙 to Altenkunstadt. Then switched between left and right of the Main on mostly beautiful paths away from the streets. Kulmbach, the beer town had dressed up nicely. Was really comfortable there, almost none. cars in the city center. Back found the confluence of white and red Main. From here it's the real Main. Further towards …

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May 31, 2025,Fahrradtour nach Burgkunstadt zum Fußball Turnier gemacht...

Today, Eric had to play soccer in Burgkunstadt.
I rode there by bike 🤸🤸‍♀️🤸
Unfortunately, no one knows who won. 😉
Wishing everyone a nice weekend 🙂🙋🏻‍♀️

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August 23, 2023,Schnell mal nach Burgkunstadt zum Fliesen Boxdorfer

Grab the trailer and get on the Cube. Ordered some more material from the tile shop in Boxdorf and went home straight away. It was fun nonetheless.

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