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Bavaria

Lower Franconia

Landkreis Rhön-Grabfeld

Trappstadt

Source of the Franconian Saale – Sternberg Castle loop from Trappstadt

Routes

Bike touring routes & trails

Germany

Bavaria

Lower Franconia

Landkreis Rhön-Grabfeld

Trappstadt

Source of the Franconian Saale – Sternberg Castle loop from Trappstadt

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Source of the Franconian Saale – Sternberg Castle loop from Trappstadt

01:02

16.1km

120m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Haßberge

LSG innerhalb des Naturparks Hassberge (ehemals Schutzzone)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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133 m

Cycle route signpost Breitensee / Trappstadt

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It's good to know where to go if you don't have a satnav. There are cycle path signs at intersections that show you the direction of your destination and the …

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1.15 km

Milestone: 11.5 km to Heldburg

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This historic signpost stands on the connecting road from Alsleben to Gompertshausen, directly adjacent to the country road. It has been refurbished. The visible surface indicates the locations to be reached, along with distances in kilometers.

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1.80 km

Source of the Franconian Saale

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The path leads towards the source of the Saale and further towards the former border.

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2.50 km

Source of the Franconian Saale (Alsleben) with rest area and information board

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The Franconian Saale originates in the Grabfeld near the Haßberge Mountains, east and southeast of Bad Königshofen, respectively, from two roughly equal, 3.9 km long source streams:

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7.15 km

Sternberg Castle

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This giant stands in the garden of Sternberg Castle. And it keeps growing and growing.

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9.49 km

Sternberg–Obereßfeld Cycle Path

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Quiet cycle path with different surfaces, definitely easy to ride and very beautiful nature.

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12.3 km

View of Schloss Sternberg in Grabfeld

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The view of the castle is excellent here, the bike path is well-developed, and the scenery is simply wonderful. A fun section.

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16.1 km

Alsleben Village

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Alsleben is located in the Lower Franconian part of Grabfeld, right on the border with Heldburger Land in Thuringia.

The Franconian Saale rises in Alsleben. Cycle paths and hiking trails …

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16.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.56 km

3.26 km

2.08 km

1.20 km

Surfaces

9.59 km

2.58 km

2.02 km

1.70 km

220 m

Elevation

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (290 m)

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Sunday 12 July

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Source of the Franconian Saale – Sternberg Castle loop from Trappstadt

Cycle route signpost Breitensee / Trappstadt

Milestone: 11.5 km to Heldburg

Source of the Franconian Saale

Source of the Franconian Saale (Alsleben) with rest area and information board

Sternberg Castle

Sternberg–Obereßfeld Cycle Path

View of Schloss Sternberg in Grabfeld

Alsleben Village

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