Bayernturm Viewing Tower – Sternberg Castle loop from Bundorf

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Bayernturm Viewing Tower – Sternberg Castle loop from Bundorf

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Bayernturm Viewing Tower – Sternberg Castle loop from Bundorf

02:56

46.0km

450m

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: August 18, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Haßberge

LSG innerhalb des Naturparks Hassberge (ehemals Schutzzone)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.92 km

Information Board Schweinshaupten

Highlight • Rest Area

Here you can find out everything you need to know about the town and the course of the cycle path.

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8.39 km

Birkenfeld Castle

Highlight • Castle

Birkenfeld Castle is located in Birkenfeld, about two kilometers west of the Maroldsweisach market in the Haßberge district in Lower Franconia. The large estate complex is considered one of the …

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16.7 km

Schafsee

Highlight • Lake

The Schafsee, located in the middle of the forest near Käßlitz, is a beautiful place with seating right by the pond. You can enjoy nature, watch frogs and dragonflies or take a break.

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23.2 km

Brauhausplatz Poppenhausen

Highlight • Monument

The Brauhaus Poppenhausen is located on the Brauhausplatz. Here, as is so often the case in the lowlands, beer is still brewed in-house. Every place has its own little secrets …

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30.6 km

Historic Village Center of Rieth

Highlight • Historical Site

Rieth has received several awards as the most beautiful village. The corresponding award plaques or panels are located on the outside wall of the local history museum next to house …

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33.3 km

Memorial at the Rieth/Zimmerau border crossing

Highlight • Monument

As many as 434 border towers stood at the German-German border. One of them very close to this memorial. He was on the western side and served to get an …

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34.9 km

Bayernturm Viewing Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

If you are on the Bayern Tower you can see far into Thuringia and Franconia. Steigerwald, Thuringian Forest or the Rhön can be seen. The Equal Mountains rise up as …

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37.0 km