⚓ Mainzusammenfluss – Thurnau Castle loop from Zultenberg

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⚓ Mainzusammenfluss – Thurnau Castle loop from Zultenberg

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⚓ Mainzusammenfluss – Thurnau Castle loop from Zultenberg

06:48

109km

770m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. 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: September 26, 2026

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

Mainaltwasser bei Mainleus

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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31.6 km

Lower Gate (Untere Tor), Lichtenfels

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The core of the Lower or Bamberg Gate dates back to the 14th century, the upper floor and the roof were added in 1618.

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59.6 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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61.8 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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62.3 km

Mainaltwasser bei Mainleus

Nature Reserve

67.3 km

⚓ Mainzusammenfluss

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The Main, the most important river in northern Bavaria, does not have a single source, but arises at the confluence of the Red and White Maines. While the White Main …

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83.0 km

Historic stone bridge over the Roter Main at Altdrossenfeld

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Three-part system with one five-arch and two two-arch bridge sections, end of the 18th century

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84.5 km

Main Valley Cycle Path

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Between Bayreuth and Kulmbach you drive a lot on small country roads. There is almost nowhere much traffic here, so it is easy to drive.

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86.9 km

Altenplos Water Mill

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Clearly visible old water mill.

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101 km

Thurnau Castle

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Behind the walls of Thurnau Castle lies a rich history. Several noble families expanded the original castle over centuries into a sprawling palace complex. Particularly beautiful: you can not only …

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109 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.0 km

37.6 km

16.3 km

11.7 km

3.65 km

314 m

Surfaces

87.5 km

9.58 km

5.72 km

3.69 km

2.99 km

Elevation

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Highest point (540 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

Weather

Tuesday 6 October

22°C

6°C

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Comments

September 6, 2024,06.09. am Main entlang von Lichtenfels nach Bayreuth über Neudrossenfeld/Altenplos Teil 2 Bamberg/Bayreuth

Today we went from Lichtenfels to Bayreuth Marktplatz. Start at the train station, I saved myself the trip to and from the hotel. The cycle path is very well signposted, the "route navigation" was usually in the handlebar bag. The Main meadows are beautiful to cycle through, but you also go through a forest every now and then. With a …

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June 9, 2023,Immer am Main lang von Lichtenfels nach Bayreuth

Starting from Lichtenfels, it always went along the Main first to the confluence of the White and Red Main near Kulmbach. Then further along the Red Main to Bayreuth. You cross the Main several times, but usually don't get too close to it.

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May 18, 2023,18.05.2023 Mainradweg #2: Bayreuth ~> Lichtenfels

Every tour has something special, what is there to report? Here is the link to the blog https:// Fahrrad-touren-blog.blogspot.com/2023/05/mainradweg-bayreuth-lichtenfels.html

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June 7, 2024,Lichtenfels - Bayreuth

Cycled to Bayreuth in beautiful countryside in perfect cycling weather. Signage was much better than the day before. Now a Bayreuth beer :-)

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May 16, 2023,Mainradweg - Von Bayreuth bis Lichtenfels über Mainzusammenfluss bei Kulmbach

Bayreuth is really worth a trip and the confluence of the Main is also a beautiful natural phenomenon. Many small towns with beautiful churches along the way and almost everything off the main roads. Lichtenfels is really worth seeing but unfortunately deserted on Monday and Tuesday evenings.

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August 24, 2025,Radeln in der Tanzlinden Region Tag 9

Finally, we're back on the road! We're embarking on our big 2025 cycling trip and hoping for 1200 kilometers of fun.

Equipped with a new, larger tent, sleeping bags, a camping stove, and now also a bike trailer, we're setting off together on a new cycling adventure.

We'd love for you to join us again.

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May 1, 2023,Maintour 2.Etappe Von Bayreuth nach Bad Staffelstein

Wonderful tour, with many drinking gangs of young "May demonstrators" (May 1st). But also with open pubs with great hospitality.
Beautiful landscape.

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August 11, 2023,Michelau - Bayreuth

... today I leave out all the castles, cathedrals, churches and holy figures ... 🤫
... I enjoy my sunny ride through the landscape - meet friendly people and among them the first Swiss ... 😎🇨🇭🙂
... the forest, gravel and interlocking stone paths need a little more energy and the "eternal" up and down with steep climbs do the …

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