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Cycle route · Rothenburg ob der Tauber · Updated on 13 November 2026

Aischtalradweg cycle route

Aischtalradweg is a cycle route of 121.5 km from Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Along the way you'll find 214 benches, 4 water fountains and refill points, 17 public toilets, 2 bike pumps and 2 honesty boxes and farm vending machines.

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Aischtalradweg
Spitalkirche / Museum Kirche in Franken · after 33.9 km
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Grafikmuseum im Dürerhaus
Grafikmuseum im Dürerhaus · after 83 m
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Schloss Adelsdorf
Schloss Adelsdorf · after 90 km
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The route step by step

From start to finish, with what you pass along the way and the distance in between.

  • 121.5 km
  • ± 8:05 h
  • ↑ 125 m · ↓ 322 m
  • Hard
  • From A to B
  • Regional route
  1. Start in Rothenburg ob der Tauber

    0 km

    At the start: Rothenburg Town History Museum, Grafikmuseum im Dürerhaus, public toilet, water point and bike pump.

  2. 345 m · 8 benches

    Adam Hörber

    345 m

    Memorial

  3. 467 m · 24 benches

    Public toilet

    812 m
  4. 20.4 km · 13 benches

    Public toilet and honesty box

    21.3 km
  5. 12.6 km · 7 benches

    Spitalkirche / Museum Kirche in Franken

    33.9 km

    Museum

  6. 327 m · 5 benches

    Roland

    34.2 km

    Public toilet and water point

  7. 5.5 km · 5 benches

    Water point

    39.7 km
  8. 35.5 km · 24 benches

    Honesty box

    75.3 km
  9. 6.6 km

    Public toilet

    81.9 km
  10. 8.1 km

    Schloss Adelsdorf

    90 km

    Public toilet and water point

  11. 176 m

    Heimatmuseum

    90.1 km

    Museum

  12. 17.2 km · 19 benches

    Public toilet and bike pump

    107.4 km
  13. 11.8 km · 37 benches

    Public toilet

    119.2 km
  14. 616 m · 12 benches

    Public toilet

    119.8 km
  15. 621 m · 19 benches

    4 public toilets

    120.4 km
  16. 399 m · 14 benches

    Gärtner- und Häckermuseum

    120.8 km

    Public toilet

  17. 672 m · 18 benches

    Finish

    121.5 km

    At the finish: 3 public toilets.

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Longest stretch without a toilet: 47.7 kmBetween 34.2 km and 81.9 km there is no public toilet within 100 m of the route.

The route with the pitstops and sights within 100 m of it.

8 sights along the way

In the order you pass them. With the Outdoor Pitstop app you hear their story on the spot.

  • Museum: Rothenburg Town History Museum

    Museum · after 0 m

  • Grafikmuseum im Dürerhaus
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    Photo: Tilman2007 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons

    Museum · after 83 m

  • Memorial: Adam Hörber

    Memorial · after 345 m

  • Spitalkirche / Museum Kirche in Franken
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    Photo: Tilman2007 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons

    Museum · after 33.9 km

  • Memorial: Roland

    Memorial · after 34.2 km

  • Schloss Adelsdorf
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    Photo: Schweißthal · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons

    Castle · after 90 km

  • Museum: Heimatmuseum

    Museum · after 90.1 km

  • Gärtner- und Häckermuseum
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    Photo: Atriplex82 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons

    Museum · after 120.8 km

Elevation and terrain

Up
↑ 125 m
Down
↓ 322 m
Highest point
440 m
Lowest point
237 m

Nowhere steeper than 5%.

Elevation from Copernicus GLO-30 (European Union and ESA), smoothed.

produced using Copernicus WorldDEM-30 © DLR e.V. 2010-2014 and © Airbus Defence and Space GmbH 2014-2018 provided under COPERNICUS by the European Union and ESA; all rights reserved

Way types

121.5 km in total
  • Track: 46.8 km
  • Road: 40.6 km
  • Street: 15.9 km
  • Path: 15.1 km
  • Busy road: 1.4 km
  • Cycle path: 1.1 km
  • Footpath (walk your bike): 425 m
  • Unknown: 25 m

Surfaces

121.5 km in total
  • Asphalt: 101.5 km
  • Paved: 12.6 km
  • Gravel: 2.2 km
  • Unpaved: 275 m
  • Unknown: 4.7 km

About the cycle route Aischtalradweg

Updated on 13 November 2026, with data from OpenStreetMap, the AHN and Copernicus.

Where do you cycle?

Aischtalradweg is a cycle route of 121.5 km that starts in Rothenburg ob der Tauber. It does not end where it starts. You start in Rothenburg o.d.T and finish in Bamberg. Along the way you pass Rothenburg Town History Museum (after 0 m), Grafikmuseum im Dürerhaus (after 83 m) and Adam Hörber (after 345 m).

How hard is the route?

You climb 125 m in total and descend 322 m. Allow ± 8:05 h, without breaks. The level is hard.

What roads do you cycle on?

The longest part is track (46.8 km), road (40.6 km) and street (15.9 km). Of the surface, 101.5 km asphalt and 12.6 km paved. For 4.7 km the surface is not known.

Pitstops along the way

Within 100 metres of the route there are 214 benches, 4 water fountains and refill points, 17 public toilets, 2 bike pumps and 2 honesty boxes and farm vending machines. You can fill your bottle at the start, after 34.2 km, after 39.7 km and after 90 km. The longest stretch without a toilet is 47.7 km. The Outdoor Pitstop app navigates you there.

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Sights nearby

Within 10 km of the route, best known first.

  1. 1Bamberg CathedralBamberg CathedralAttraction · 953 m from the route
  2. 2Schloss WeißensteinSchloss WeißensteinAttraction · 6.5 km from the route
  3. 3German Christmas MuseumGerman Christmas MuseumMuseum · 124 m from the route
  4. 4St James' ChurchSt James' ChurchAttraction · 100 m from the route
  5. 5Double Bridge over the Tauber RiverDouble Bridge over the Tauber RiverAttraction · 597 m from the route
  6. 6Neue ResidenzNeue ResidenzMuseum · 931 m from the route
  7. 7Old CourtOld CourtAttraction · 982 m from the route
  8. 8Medieval Crime MuseumMedieval Crime MuseumMuseum · 241 m from the route
  9. 9Old City HallOld City HallAttraction · 657 m from the route
  10. 10Little VeniceLittle VeniceAttraction · 710 m from the route
  11. 11Historisches MuseumHistorisches MuseumMuseum · 965 m from the route
  12. 12MemorialMemorialMemorial · 114 m from the route
  13. 13MemorialMemorialMemorial · 140 m from the route
  14. 14MemorialMemorialMemorial · 144 m from the route
  15. 15MemorialMemorialMemorial · 148 m from the route
  16. 16Alt-Rothenburger HandwerkerhausAlt-Rothenburger HandwerkerhausMuseum · 194 m from the route
  17. 17RothenburgMuseumRothenburgMuseumMuseum · 214 m from the route
  18. 18DominikanerinnenklosterDominikanerinnenklosterMuseum · 239 m from the route
  19. 19MemorialMemorialMemorial · 279 m from the route
  20. 20Spix-MuseumSpix-MuseumMuseum · 311 m from the route
  21. 21HeimatmuseumHeimatmuseumMuseum · 322 m from the route
  22. 22KriegerdenkmalKriegerdenkmalMemorial · 347 m from the route
  23. 23SchäfertanzmuseumSchäfertanzmuseumMuseum · 370 m from the route
  24. 24Luitpold - Prinzregent von BayernLuitpold - Prinzregent von BayernMemorial · 410 m from the route
  25. 25NaturkundemuseumNaturkundemuseumMuseum · 413 m from the route

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Aischtalradweg?

Aischtalradweg is 121.5 km long. Allow ± 8:05 h of riding: 15 km an hour, without breaks.

Is this route a circular ride?

No, the route runs from Rothenburg o.d.T to Bamberg.

Where does this route start?

The route starts in Rothenburg ob der Tauber.

How hard is this route?

Hard, with 125 m of climbing.

Are there toilets along this route?

Yes, there are 17 public toilets within 100 m of the route. The longest stretch without a toilet is 47.7 km.

Can you fill up with water along this route?

Yes, there are 4 water fountains and refill points within 100 m of the route.

What is there to see along this route?

Along the way you pass Rothenburg Town History Museum, Grafikmuseum im Dürerhaus and Adam Hörber.

Can I download this route as a GPX file?

Yes. Sign in with your Outdoor Pitstop account and choose Download GPX at the top of this page: 10 routes a month for free, unlimited with Pro.

Starting point

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