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Middle Franconia

Rothsee – Rothsee loop from Heideck

Bike touring routes & trails

Middle Franconia

Rothsee – Rothsee loop from Heideck

Moderate

4.6

(18)

87

riders

Rothsee – Rothsee loop from Heideck

02:28

36.6km

180m

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: June 25, 2026

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Nordwestufer der Rothsee-Hauptsperre

Stauwurzel des Rothsees

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

12.2 km

Eckersmühlen Lock and Visitor Platform

Highlight • Monument

If you are here on the Main-Danube Canal, you should not miss the visitor platform of the Eckersmühlen lock. As with the locks in Hilpoltstein and Leerstetten, the lock drop …

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2

12.7 km

Rothsee

Highlight • Lake

Great reservoir on the Main-Danube Canal. Definitely worth a visit..

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14.5 km

Nordwestufer der Rothsee-Hauptsperre

Nature Reserve

4

15.1 km

Rothsee

Highlight • Lake

The Rothsee is the heart of the water transfer from the Danube to the Rhine-Main area. It stores the Altmühl and Danube water pumped up via the Main - Danube …

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5

16.6 km

Rothsee North Shore Beach

Highlight • Beach

Nice to walk and bike

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19.4 km

Stauwurzel des Rothsees

Nature Reserve

7

22.9 km

Rothsee

Highlight • Lake

Lake Rothsee has a lot to offer: It has several beaches where you can sunbathe (or sunbathe) – there's even a dedicated dog beach. Surfing, stand-up paddling, and boating – …

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8

23.0 km

Rothsee Beach

Highlight • Beach

Very nice beach with restaurants

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9

23.6 km

Rothsee South Shore

Highlight • Lake

Great sight, especially at sunrise or sunset 😍

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10

34.9 km

Pond near Heideck

Highlight • Lake

B

36.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.1 km

10.4 km

6.15 km

4.03 km

2.61 km

446 m

Surfaces

17.8 km

8.43 km

5.91 km

3.84 km

478 m

195 m

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