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Germany
Bavaria
Upper Franconia
Landkreis Bamberg
Schlüsselfeld

Petrus Fountain – Upper Gate, Schlüsselfeld loop from Schlüsselfeld

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Hiking trails & Routes
Germany
Bavaria
Upper Franconia
Landkreis Bamberg
Schlüsselfeld

Petrus Fountain – Upper Gate, Schlüsselfeld loop from Schlüsselfeld

Moderate

4.3

(12)

45

hikers

Petrus Fountain – Upper Gate, Schlüsselfeld loop from Schlüsselfeld

02:08

7.77km

110m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Steigerwald

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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307 m

Armenhaus Schlüsselfeld

Highlight • Rest Area

The former poorhouse of the city of Schlüsselfeld, where the library is now located.

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430 m

Petrus Fountain

Highlight • Monument

In the middle of the large market square is the Petrusbrunnen, which was built at the beginning of the 17th century and shows St. Peter with the key to heaven. …

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467 m

According to legend, Anna Amalia von Laufenholz gave the city of Schlüsselfeld a large part of the Schlüsselfeld community forest as a thank you. She got lost in this forest …

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575 m

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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2.54 km

From here you can take a look at the biotope or watch deer in the clearing in front of it. Several benches and a small table invite you to take a longer break.

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3.26 km

Meditation place along the adventure forest path, very nice to pause and rest ...

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3.38 km

Interesting what you can find here.

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3.53 km

The Old Oak Trees of Steigerwald

Highlight • Natural Monument

Unfortunately only one of the three oaks is still standing. However, the place is fenced and you can admire old and dead wood

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7.77 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.55 km

863 m

816 m

464 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.54 km

2.12 km

1.47 km

532 m

107 m

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (290 m)

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