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The Tauber near Rothenburg – Tower Trail along the city wall loop from Rothenburg ob der Tauber

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Rothenburg ob der Tauber

The Tauber near Rothenburg – Tower Trail along the city wall loop from Rothenburg ob der Tauber

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The Tauber near Rothenburg – Tower Trail along the city wall loop from Rothenburg ob der Tauber

01:45

6.15km

140m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

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634 m

Rothenburg ob der Tauber — City Wall Walk

Highlight • Historical Site

The city wall in Rothenburg leads around the whole city. The route from the Klingentor to the Spitaltor is completely accessible. On the side facing the valley, it is only provided with a battlement between Stöberleinsturm and Kohlturm along the hospital quarter, the so-called Kappenzipfel.

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1.86 km

The Tauber near Rothenburg

Highlight • River

Perfect for families with small children: There is a lot to discover along the Tauber and some places where you can cool your feet in the summer. The Taubermühlenweg is particularly popular.

You can find information here: taubermuehlenweg.de/weg_rothenburg.html

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2.36 km

St. Peter and Paul in Detwang

Highlight • Religious Site

The idyllic village of Detwang is located directly on the Tauber. Worth seeing: the Riemenschneider Altar in the Church of St. Peter and Paul. To avoid disappointment, please contact the parish in advance: the church is not always open.

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3.65 km

Strafturm (Prison Tower) Rothenburg ob der Tauber

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The punishment or debt tower was built from rubble stones and has a conical roof. Criminals who had committed minor offenses ended up here. Located west of the Klingentor, it forms the northwest corner of the Rothenburg city fortifications.

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3.80 km

Tower Trail along the city wall

Highlight • Historical Site

The Rothenburg Tower Trail is 4 km long and leads up and around the city wall, along Rothenburg's 46 towers. You can learn a lot of interesting things about the development of city defense here.

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4.13 km

View of Rothenburg ob der Tauber

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Tower at the Fürbringer Scheune in Rothenburg o.d. Tauber
The Fürbringer Tower was built in the second half of the 14th century and is one of the three main towers that surround the city.

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4.59 km

Rothenburg ob der Tauber Market Square

Highlight • Historical Site

Rothenburg ob der Tauber is world-renowned for its historic old town, so well and completely preserved that one can truly experience the Middle Ages there. The market square forms the heart of the town. From here, one can admire the impressive facades of the surrounding houses. In winter, one of Germany's most famous and oldest Christmas markets takes place here and in the surrounding alleyways: the Rothenburg Reiterlesmarkt.

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5.19 km

Röderseelein

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5.68 km

Galgentor (Würzburger Gate) with city wall

Highlight • Historical Site

The Würzburger- or Galgentor is one of 5 drivable gates into the city. The name Galgentor comes from the fact that it used to be the place of execution with the gallows in front of the gate, on the so-called Köpfleinswieslein. It is the highest point of the Rothenburg city fortifications. The Galgentorturm was built around 1388.

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6.15 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.63 km

2.51 km

820 m

159 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.44 km

2.22 km

314 m

143 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (330 m)

Weather

Monday 13 July

31°C

18°C

89 %

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The Tauber near Rothenburg – Tower Trail along the city wall loop from Rothenburg ob der Tauber

Rothenburg ob der Tauber — City Wall Walk

The Tauber near Rothenburg

St. Peter and Paul in Detwang

Strafturm (Prison Tower) Rothenburg ob der Tauber

Tower Trail along the city wall

View of Rothenburg ob der Tauber

Rothenburg ob der Tauber Market Square

Galgentor (Würzburger Gate) with city wall

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