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Christenstein Rock Formation – Seßlach Old Town loop from Lichtenstein

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Germany
Bavaria
Lower Franconia
Haßberge
Pfarrweisach

Christenstein Rock Formation – Seßlach Old Town loop from Lichtenstein

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Christenstein Rock Formation – Seßlach Old Town loop from Lichtenstein

06:02

21.7km

390m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2025

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515 m in total

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Christenstein Rock Formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Christenstein is just outside of Heilgersdorf. Immediately at the end of the village it goes uphill until you reach the Christenstein after approx. 500 m. The Christenstein is a …

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9.92 km

Rückertstein

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The 143 km long Friedrich-Rückert-Weg leads along various stages of his life, from his birthplace in Schweinfurt through the low mountain range of the Haßberge, and thus past stations of …

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11.8 km

Old Bridge to the City Gate

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Walk once over the bridge with a view of the entrance gate...

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11.8 km

Rothenberger Gate Tower

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The medieval Sesslach is an absolute hiking highlight and simply "a Franconian village in Schengen".

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12.2 km

Geiersberg Gate

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The Geiersberger Tor is one of three gate towers in Sesslach.
the gate tower was built in 1343 and got its current appearance in 1551.
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12.5 km

Hattersdorfer Gate

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Five-storey sandstone ashlar tower with a pointed arched barrel roof from the 15th to 16th century. It is one of the three city gates of Seßlach.

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12.7 km

Seßlach Old Town

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Seßlach is arguably the jewel of the Coburg district. It is not for nothing that it is called Rothenburg in Upper Franconia. The medieval town with its city walls and …

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12.8 km

Seßlach Town Hall

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The opening photo does NOT show the old town hall. A stone lion sits in front of the red door.

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21.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

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15.6 km

3.49 km

1.72 km

975 m

Surfaces

5.47 km

5.33 km

4.72 km

3.33 km

2.86 km

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

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