The town of Seltz owes its Latin name (Saletio) to the Romans, who chose the site for its strategic geographical position on the Rhine. Situated on the empire's frontier (limes), the town acted as a fortress against the barbarian tribes.
Coordinates
DD
48.892031, 8.106858
DMS
48°53'31.3"N 8°06'24.7"E
UTM
32U 434532 5415838
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Scenic road bike tour from Haueneberstein via Seltz, Mothern and Beinheim
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Distance
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Duration
3:25 h
Ascent
79 m
Descent
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· The Black Forest
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Ascent
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Road Bike
· The Black Forest
Scenic road bike tour from Haueneberstein via Seltz, Mothern and Beinheim
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
65.6 km
Duration
3:25 h
Ascent
79 m
Descent
77 m
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Road Bike
· The Black Forest
Scenic road cycling round trip from Haueneberstein via Roppenheim, Forstfeld, and Niederrœdern
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
52.6 km
Duration
2:41 h
Ascent
24 m
Descent
24 m
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