Seßlach Old Town – Christenstein Rock Formation loop from Seßlach

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Seßlach Old Town – Christenstein Rock Formation loop from Seßlach

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Seßlach Old Town – Christenstein Rock Formation loop from Seßlach

02:50

10.4km

160m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 141 m for 92 m

Closed: • Saturday: 2:00 PM-12:00 AM • Sunday: 12:00 AM-10:00 PM • Public holidays (otherwise open)

After 10.2 km for 92 m

Closed: • Saturday: 2:00 PM-12:00 AM • Sunday: 12:00 AM-10:00 PM • Public holidays (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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243 m

Seßlach Town Hall

Highlight • Monument

The town hall was built in the 16th century. There is a small tower on the roof. The so-called Irrglöcklein. The Irrglöcklein still rings at dusk to show those who have lost their way home.

Source:
reisenundessen.de/sesslach-sehenswuerdigkeiten-mittelalterliche-altstadt

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285 m

Landgasthof Roter Ochse Seßlach

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In addition to delicious food, which you can enjoy in our inn or, weather permitting, in our beer garden, we also offer celebrations, events, and overnight stays. Take advantage of …

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296 m

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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402 m

Rothenberg Gate Tower

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The Rothenberg Gate Tower is a four-storey sandstone ashlar tower with a tent roof, extended in 1610; in front of it is the massive parapet of the former Baroque arched …

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444 m

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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2.28 km

Hahn

Peak

2.57 km

Wooden sculpture and gathering spot on the Fränkischer Bibelweg

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The Biebelweg
With the "Franconian Bible Path", a path of reflection was created that is integrated into the lovely landscape of the Itz and Rodach valleys. Under the theme "From …

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3.86 km

Christenstein Rock Formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

Beautiful vantage point with great charisma. Was probably already used in the early history as a cult place.
Was also inhabited at times. According to a legend, a nobleman and horse fell to their deaths, pursued by peasants.

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9.91 km

View of Seßlach's Old Town and the Rodach Bridge

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An old stone bridge leads into the city; in the middle of the bridge is a figure of a saint and a cross.

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10.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.32 km

1.15 km

1.01 km

713 m

201 m

Surfaces

3.58 km

2.53 km

1.91 km

1.29 km

1.09 km

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

Weather

Today

Monday 12 October

12°C

2°C

39 %

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Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Comments

January 6, 2025,Gassirunde von Heilgersdorf

A lot of distance with a view, but also enchanting paths with highlights through the forest. A few hundred meters above or along the road are worth it. Recommended at any time of year

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