The Kinzig River in Schiltach – Schiltach Historic Old Town loop from Schenkenzell

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The Kinzig River in Schiltach – Schiltach Historic Old Town loop from Schenkenzell

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The Kinzig River in Schiltach – Schiltach Historic Old Town loop from Schenkenzell

03:05

33.6km

730m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 30.5 km for 3 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.63 km

Half-timbered Old Town of Schiltach

Highlight • Historical Site

Beautiful half-timbered architecture. A stroll through the alleys is recommended.

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3.80 km

The Kinzig River in Schiltach

Highlight • River

a visitor to the Kinzig (cormorant)

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3.98 km

Schiltach Historic Old Town

Highlight • Historical Site

The heart of the city of Schiltach is the market square in the old town. That was the case before, because this is where the important connecting routes through the …

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3.99 km

Schiltach Market Square and Half‑Timbered Houses

Highlight • Historical Site

The small, romantic half-timbered town of Schiltach was first mentioned as a parish in 1275

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4.13 km

Schiltach Riverside Promenade

Highlight • River

Schiltach is worth seeing no matter where you come from

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4.20 km

Schiltach is a charming town with half-timbered houses. It first appeared in writing around 1275 and is absolutely worth spending some time wandering around, soaking up the historic atmosphere and admiring the beautiful old town.

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4.48 km

Schiltach Historic Railcar

Highlight • Monument

A rail bus VT 98, childhood memories are awakened here.

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19.1 km

Viewpoint

32.1 km

View of the Schenkenburg castle ruins

Highlight • Castle

The Schenkenburg ruin is the landmark of Schenkenzell. It is one of the oldest castles in the Kinzig valley. The former inhabitants of the castle were the taverns of Zell, hence the name of the castle and the name Schenkenzell.

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