Ornbau – View of Colmberg Castle loop from Ansbach

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Middle Franconia

Ornbau – View of Colmberg Castle loop from Ansbach

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Ornbau – View of Colmberg Castle loop from Ansbach

07:28

121km

680m

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: October 1, 2026

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 122 km for 7 m

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Start point

Train Station

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24.0 km

Ornbau Stone Bridge and View of the Altmühl River

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Ornbau is a small town on the Altmühl. The medieval buildings that can be seen here make Ornbau a typical Franconian town.

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24.2 km

Ornbau

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Ornbau is a small town on the Altmühl. The medieval buildings that can be seen here, such as the stone bridge in front of the city gate, make Ornbau a typical Franconian town.

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Herrieden Old Town and Altmühl Gate

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A beautiful old town

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Stork Gate, Herrieden

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At the end of the stone bridge you enter Herrieden through the Storchentor. The name says it all, because a stork nests on the top of the tower.

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52.3 km

Upper Gate Leutershausen

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Stadttor Unteres Tor Leutershausen is located on the street Upper suburb of Schillingsfürst ago.

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62.9 km

View of Colmberg Castle

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The castle is always worth a look, no matter what the season

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82.2 km

Rothenburg ob der Tauber — Old Town

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Rothenburg is considered one of Germany's best-preserved medieval old towns, and the first glimpse of the half-timbered facades around the market square immediately shows you why. If you have some …

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120 km

Ansbach's old town is a great starting point for your tours. Cafés and restaurants await you in the center, along with its historic houses. If you have enough time, a visit to the Residence and its castle is worthwhile.

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