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Red Tower, Kulmbach – View of Plassenburg Castle loop from Kulmbach

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Germany

Bavaria

Upper Franconia

Red Tower, Kulmbach – View of Plassenburg Castle loop from Kulmbach

Hard

4.7

(7)

184

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Red Tower, Kulmbach – View of Plassenburg Castle loop from Kulmbach

01:40

13.5km

400m

Running

Hard run. 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: May 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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409 m

Zinsfelder Fountain at Holzmarkt

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that's a pretty good fountain
interesting figures

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684 m

Hospital Church of the Holy Spirit, Kulmbach

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A beautiful church, worth seeing.

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809 m

🏛️ White Tower

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with his own story

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988 m

Red Tower, Kulmbach

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The Red Tower stands on a hill. It is part of the city's fortifications from the 13th century. The five-storey tower - the top storey is built in half-timbering - …

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2.13 km

View of Plassenburg Castle

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Beautiful view from the beech forest of the castle wall and the Plassenburg. Particularly great at sunset.

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11.0 km

Forest Trail to Plassenburg

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Wonderful way up to Plassenburg.

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11.7 km

Kommandantenhaus

Castle

12.4 km

Town Fountain on the Market Square (Marktplatz) Bad Steben

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City fountain on the market square

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12.7 km

Schießgraben (Historic Moat)

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Nice run section with historical encounter.

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13.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.77 km

1.56 km

1.44 km

752 m

507 m

481 m

Surfaces

5.10 km

2.87 km

2.10 km

1.93 km

1.00 km

485 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 2 June

18°C

11°C

68 %

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Red Tower, Kulmbach – View of Plassenburg Castle loop from Kulmbach

Zinsfelder Fountain at Holzmarkt

Hospital Church of the Holy Spirit, Kulmbach

🏛️ White Tower

Red Tower, Kulmbach

View of Plassenburg Castle

Forest Trail to Plassenburg

Town Fountain on the Market Square (Marktplatz) Bad Steben

Schießgraben (Historic Moat)

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