Schwürbitz Main Bridge – Lichtenfels Old Town loop from Burgkunstadt

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Schwürbitz Main Bridge – Lichtenfels Old Town loop from Burgkunstadt

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Schwürbitz Main Bridge – Lichtenfels Old Town loop from Burgkunstadt

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31.7km

190m

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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

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Train Station

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8.23 km

Schwürbitz Main Bridge

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The crossing of the Main is of great economic and social importance for Schwürbitz. A Main bridge has been documented since 1851. After the Lichtenfels-Hof Northern Railway was put into operation in 1847, it was important not to miss the connection to the big wide world and to provide good access to the railway. The most important link to the Hochstadt train station was the wooden footbridge over the Main in Schwürbitz. In 1851, this wooden footbridge, which had suffered greatly after several floods, was secured. The wobbly wooden frame was secured with "Wiedseile" or "Wieden", which were bands twisted from suitable branches that were indispensable for rafting. The five "experts" were paid nine kreuzers and board for their work.

Source: m.obermain.de/lokal/main-rodach-steinach/die-schwuerbitzer-mainbruecke-im-wandel-der-zeit;art2999,899905

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15.5 km

Upper Gate

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There are very nice paths for cycling here

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15.9 km

Lichtenfels Old Town (Basket City)

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Lichtenfels is the district town of the district of Lichtenfels in the Bavarian administrative region of Upper Franconia and a medium-sized center. It is part of the metropolitan region of Nuremberg. The city, located on the upper reaches of the Main, is known as the German basket town due to its long tradition of basket making.

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15.9 km

Bamberg Gate (Lichtenfels)

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In the 14th century, the city was surrounded by a ring wall with three gates: the Lower or Bamberg Gate, the Upper or Kronach Gate (both still preserved today) and the Mühl or Coburg Gate. Of the five defensive towers, only the Red Tower remains today. A large part of the city wall, which was renovated several times in the 17th century, was demolished in the 19th century, especially during the construction of the railway in 1844/45.

Source:
lichtenfels.de/leben-und-wohnen/unser-lichtenfels/stadtportrait/die-geschichte-der-stadt-lichtenfels#:~:text=Wohl%20im%2014.,noch%20der%20Rote%20Turm%20erhalten.

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16.0 km

Lower Gate (Untere Tor), Lichtenfels

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In the 14th century the city was surrounded by a curtain wall with three gates: the lower or Bamberg gate, the upper or Kronacher gate (both still preserved) and the Mühl or Coburg gate. Of the five defense towers, only the Red Tower remains today. A large part of the city wall, which was renewed several times in the 17th century, was demolished in the 19th century, mainly during the construction of the railway in 1844/45.

Source: alt.lichtenfels.de/die-geschichte-der-stadt-lichtenfels

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16.1 km

Lichtenfels Old Town

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The old town of Lichtenfels has retained its typical Franconian character to this day. In the 14th century, the town was surrounded by a ring wall with three gate towers: the Bamberg Gate, the Kronach Gate (both are still preserved today) and the Coburg Gate. Parts of the old city wall are still visible today. Of the five defensive towers, the "Red Tower" is still standing.
The heart of the town is the historic baroque town hall on the market square. It was built in 1742 according to plans by Justus Heinrich Dientzenhofer.
The town palace towers over the roofs of the old town. After an eventful history, it is now the cultural center of the German basket town with concerts, lectures and art exhibitions. The ballroom can be rented for representative events of all kinds - from classical concerts to wedding celebrations.
Source:
preview.lichtenfels.de/kultur-und-tourismus/lichtenfels-entdecken/sehenswert/alstadt

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29.2 km

Strößendorf Castle

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Strössendorf Castle is a castle in the Altenkunstadt district of Strössendorf. It is inhabited all year round, owned by the von Seckendorff family and cannot be visited. The castle is listed as a protected monument by the Bavarian State Office for Monument Preservation under the monument number D-4-78-111-81.[1] Due to archaeological findings in the area of the castle, which are related to the medieval core of the building, the complex as a whole also represents an archaeological monument with the number D-4-5833-0151.[1] To the southwest, the castle building ensemble is adjoined by the castle church of St. Katharina and the castle park with former stables.

Source:
de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schloss_Str%C3%B6ssendorf

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29.2 km