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Germany
Bavaria
Upper Franconia
Landkreis Kulmbach
Untersteinach

View of Plassenburg Castle – Red Tower, Kulmbach loop from Untersteinach(b Stadtsteinach)

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Running trails & routes
Germany
Bavaria
Upper Franconia
Landkreis Kulmbach
Untersteinach

View of Plassenburg Castle – Red Tower, Kulmbach loop from Untersteinach(b Stadtsteinach)

Hard

4.4

(7)

36

runners

View of Plassenburg Castle – Red Tower, Kulmbach loop from Untersteinach(b Stadtsteinach)

02:51

26.2km

280m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 11, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Frankenwald

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

3.61 km

Maintal Cycle Path

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Very flat surface in a great setting.

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2

6.11 km

White Main Canal in Kulmbach

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Bypass for fish migration.

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3

11.0 km

View of Plassenburg Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful view from the beech forest of the castle wall and the Plassenburg. Particularly great at sunset.

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4

12.2 km

Beech Forest Trail

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Very good to walk on forest floor. Section with almost no difference in altitude. Dream beech forest!

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5

19.1 km

Schießgraben (Historic Moat)

Highlight • Historical Site

Nice run section with historical encounter.

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6

19.1 km

View of Plassenburg Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Allow yourself a little break while running, because your eyes will run with you.

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7

19.7 km

Red Tower, Kulmbach

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The Red Tower stands on a hill. It is part of the city's fortifications from the 13th century. The five-storey tower - the top storey is built in half-timbering - …

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8

19.9 km

🏛️ White Tower

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with his own story

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B

26.2 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.9 km

4.53 km

1.33 km

1.17 km

254 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.5 km

5.15 km

3.01 km

1.92 km

1.47 km

107 m

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Sunday 5 July

23°C

14°C

32 %

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