Heldburg Fortress – Billmuthausen Memorial loop from Bad Rodach (b Coburg)

Heldburg Fortress – Billmuthausen Memorial loop from Bad Rodach (b Coburg)

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Heldburg Fortress – Billmuthausen Memorial loop from Bad Rodach (b Coburg)

01:47

30.2km

300m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 189 m for 207 m

After 30.0 km for 63 m

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Start point

Train Station

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5.41 km

Stone Seating Area at the Foot of Straufhain

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The Heldburger Gangschar is a tertiary volcanic system in the Franconian parts of northern Bavaria and southern Thuringia. It is named after the small town of Heldburg, whose surrounding area, …

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6.96 km

View of Straufhain Castle Ruins

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very nice bike path in my opinion - right through the fields and meadows. Away from the road and the traffic, which I don't really like here anyway.
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10.9 km

View of Veste Heldburg

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Not only the view, but also the cycle path there is great.

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12.2 km

View of Veste Heldburg

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It's most beautiful there when the sun is out, but the other seasons also have their charm. The bench there invites you to rest. Feet up and stretch.

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14.4 km

Old Post Office, Heldburg

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The new post office building was built in 1906 by a company from Gauerstadt and rented to the Reichspost, which later bought the building. After 1945, Deutsche Post AG, Deutsche …

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16.4 km

Heldburg Fortress acquired its appearance mainly in the 16th and 19th centuries. However, its history goes back much further, probably to the 12th century. The Renaissance architect Nikolaus Gromann had …

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22.6 km

Billmuthausen Memorial

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In September 2005, the memorial's support association erected a three-ton millstone to commemorate the Billmuthausen Mill. The memorial has also been expanded with three new information panels.

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26.4 km