Former Inner German Border – Hartleb Brewery Inn loop from Rieth

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Former Inner German Border – Hartleb Brewery Inn loop from Rieth

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Former Inner German Border – Hartleb Brewery Inn loop from Rieth

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24.4km

220m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: August 6, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

LSG innerhalb des Naturparks Hassberge (ehemals Schutzzone)

Naturpark Haßberge

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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854 m

Historic Village Center of Rieth

Highlight • Historical Site

Rieth has received several awards as the most beautiful village. The corresponding award plaques or panels are located on the outside wall of the local history museum next to house …

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9.11 km

Former Inner German Border

Highlight • Historical Site

There is a historic signpost on the connecting road from Maroldsweisach to Hellingen, right next to the country road and the former inner-German border. It has been redecorated. The places …

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9.17 km

Historic Stone Waymarker at the Former Inner German Border

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There is a historic signpost on the connecting road from Maroldsweisach to Hellingen, right next to the country road and the former inner-German border. It has been redecorated. The places …

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10.4 km

Commemorative Bench for the 900th Anniversary of Maroldsweisach

Highlight • Monument

This bench right on the cycle path is a donation from the neighboring municipality of Hellingen on the Thuringian side to the municipality of Maroldsweisach on the occasion of the 900th anniversary.

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12.5 km

Hartleb Brewery Inn

Highlight • Pub

The Hartleb brewery produces the good Franconian beer 🍺 itself, which is also particularly popular at private celebrations. Then there was the food, a dream. If you don't stop there …

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14.4 km

From here the view goes over Maroldsweisach to the Zeilberg, which is also a very nice destination by bike or on foot. The short detour from the cycle path here is worthwhile, a seat invites you to linger.

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16.5 km

St. Peter Evangelical Church (Ermershausen)

Highlight • Religious Site

The Protestant parish church of St. Peter is a listed church building located in Ermershausen, a market town in the Haßberge district (Lower Franconia, Bavaria). The building is registered as …

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18.7 km

Former Inner German Border Memorial Ermershausen–Schweickershausen

Highlight • Historical Site

The plaque provides information about the border monument located here. This refers to the former border installation. This includes the still visible patrol path and the ditch, i.e. parts of the border fortifications.

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24.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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