Aub Market Square – Historic Old Town of Aub loop from Hemmersheim

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Aub Market Square – Historic Old Town of Aub loop from Hemmersheim

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Aub Market Square – Historic Old Town of Aub loop from Hemmersheim

01:35

20.4km

170m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. 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: September 10, 2026

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1.16 km

Pfahlenheimer Rechen Sculpture and Fountain

Highlight • Monument

The Franconian rake, symbol for the whole of Franconia with its three distinctive points, is the basis of the design of the work of the sculptor Bettina Schluesselburg, the Pfahlenheim rake.
This reference is justified because Pfahlenheim, as a typically Franconian village, also has three spiritual attractions in Franconia, namely the Ottilien spring; the Kunigundenweg and the Jakobsweg.
Placed at a distance from each other and connected with seating, the viewer of the Pfahlenheim rake can also see the ends of pointed piles (Pfahlenheim), house contours (PfahlenHeim) or mountain peaks (the goal reached) in the jagged shapes made of shell limestone.
A relief is worked into each of these stone forms, representing the three pilgrimage stations, as follows: the oldest occurrence in Pfahlenheim is the depiction of an eye, for the Ottilien spring; that of Bamberg Cathedral, for the Kunigundenweg and that of the scallop, for the Jakobsweg.
The fact that spring water from the Ottilien spring pours into the water basin of the Pfahlenheim rake gives the work truthfulness. (from the Pfahlenheim website)

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1.45 km

Ottilien Spring in Pfahlenheim

Highlight • Natural Monument

Information about the Ottilienquelle at: pfahlenheim.de/index.php/rund-um-pfahlenheim-pfahlenheim-20/ottilienquelle-pfahlenheim-16

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13.8 km

Aub Castle

Highlight • Castle

The imposing Aub Castle, a multi-winged complex, forms the northeastern corner of the town's fortifications.

Due to the town's turbulent history, it has had various owners over time.

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14.0 km

Aub Market Square

Highlight • Settlement

The town of Aub has preserved its medieval townscape with charming half-timbered houses and a defensive wall from the 15th century (with seven town gates and towers). Worth seeing is the market square with the Gothic town hall, the pharmacy, the market fountain and the baroque Marian column, as well as the Aub Castle and the Pfründnerspital from the 14th century.

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14.0 km

In case of emergency, break glass artwork

Highlight • Monument

The old building in contrast with the modern art is simply great. Interesting idea for sure.

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14.1 km

Historic Old Town of Aub

Highlight • Historical Site

Typical Franconian houses with restaurants, church, Marian column and fountain. All around towers and remains of city walls with passages and gates. Time seems to have stopped here. Aub is always worth a visit.

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