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Geslau

Welcome to Geslau, a charming little town in the heart of Germany. It is often overlooked as a travel destination, but we assure you: It's worth the trip! Situated in the picturesque landscape of the Frankenhöhe Nature Park, Geslau offers a breathtaking backdrop for visitors.

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recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 19.2 km
Duration 4:43 h
Ascent 118 m
Descent 115 m

The route follows the Palatinate Jakobsweg Prague - Tillyschanz - Hohenburg - Rothenburg/T.. It leads over varied terrain through the Frankenhöhe ...

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from Gerhard Pierer,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Bicycle Rides · Frankenhöhe
Rothenburg - Gunzenhausen
recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 4
Distance 63.5 km
Duration 4:20 h
Ascent 111 m
Descent 118 m

From Rothenburg ob der Tauber, the route goes over the Frankenhöhe past the source of the Altmühl River to the Altmühlsee lake at Gunzenhausen.

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from Klaus Bott,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Gravel Bike · Tegernsee-Schliersee
Bavarian 7 Summits - 7 in one go
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 1,408.5 km
Duration 110:40 h
Ascent 11,092 m
Descent 11,092 m

The 7 highest peaks of the 7 Bavarian administrative districts in one go. With the gravel bike and on foot to Zugspitze (Upper Bavaria, 2962m), ...

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from Tomtom MacGyver,   Community
recommended route Difficulty moderate Open
Distance 183.7 km
Duration 12:45 h
Ascent 692 m
Descent 692 m

Magnificently historic and natural: The West circular route of 183 kilometers starting from Wassertrüdingen also becomes a journey into the past – ...

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from AG Fränkischer WasserRadweg,   Fränkischer WasserRadweg
Long Distance Hiking · Frankenhöhe
European Watershed Trail
Map / European Watershed Trail
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 95.9 km
Duration 22:00 h
Ascent 925 m
Descent 989 m

The European Watershed hiking trail is a quality trail certified by the German Hiking Association Wanderbares Deutschland.

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from Tourismusverband Romantisches Franken,   Outdooractive Editors
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 35.7 km
Duration 7:35 h
Ascent 326 m
Descent 461 m

From Schillingsfürst via the Frankenhöhe, Neusitz and Waldgasthof Wildbad to Steinach near Rothenburg ob der Tauber.

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from Josef Zech,   Community
recommended route Difficulty moderate Open
Distance 61.3 km
Duration 4:15 h
Ascent 242 m
Descent 377 m

Half-timbered and princely buildings are offered on this stage - highlights such as Schillingsfürst, Rothenburg o.d. Tauber, and Colmberg Castle ...

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from AG Fränkischer WasserRadweg,   Fränkischer WasserRadweg
recommended route Difficulty moderate Open
Distance 394.2 km
Duration 27:20 h
Ascent 1,601 m
Descent 1,601 m

Holiday vibes by the water and in nature, a Franconian time travel, culinary highlights – the Great Circular route from Roth covering almost 400 ...

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from AG Fränkischer WasserRadweg,   Fränkischer WasserRadweg
recommended route Difficulty
Distance 932.4 km
Duration 68:25 h
Ascent 5,973 m
Descent 5,706 m

The stages located in HeilbronnerLand on the "Burgenstraße" cycle route lead from the edge of the Odenwald through the Neckar Valley and the ...

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from Touristikgemeinschaft HeilbronnerLand,   Touristikgemeinschaft HeilbronnerLand e.V.
recommended route Difficulty difficult Stage 5
Distance 24.4 km
Duration 6:00 h
Ascent 114 m
Descent 138 m

The Jakobsweg from Nuremberg via Heilsbronn to Rothenburg connects the two Jakobsweg hubs of Nuremberg and Rothenburg and is an important feeder ...

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from Fränkische St. Jakobus-Gesellschaft MT,   Pilgerwege Deutschland
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Geslau is particularly well known for its historic old town with its well-preserved half-timbered houses and the 15th century castle. A walk through the narrow streets will take you back to times gone by and give you an impression of life in a medieval town.

Cultural highlights include the annual castle festival on the castle grounds and the "Alte Mühle" museum, which shows the history of local grain processing. For culinary delights, be sure to try local specialities such as "Schneeballen" or "Bamberger Hörnla" - a delight!

If you like to be active, you can go on hikes or bike tours through the hilly landscape and discover idyllic villages along the way. In winter, Geslau is also perfect for skiing or sledging.

Even in rainy weather, you don't have to miss out on activities: The indoor swimming pool with sauna invites you to spend relaxing hours and the cinema provides entertainment.

Where is it most beautiful? We recommend a trip to the pilgrimage church of Maria Limbach, which is perched high up on a mountain and from where you have an incredible view of the surrounding area.

We hope you enjoyed our travel tips for Geslau and will decide to visit this charming little town. As a travel guide, we are at your disposal!

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