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The Bamberg Challenge
A road cycling route starting from Buttenheim
Embark on an epic road cycling adventure that takes you to the city of Bamberg.
![Map miniature of "The Bamberg Challenge" cycling inspiration in Oberfranken, Germany. Generated by Tarmacs.app cycling route planner](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/routemaps/600/germany/oberfranken/buttenheim/road/60104.webp)
The Bamberg Challenge is an epic road cycling route that leads you to the historic city of Bamberg. With a total distance of 106 kilometers and an ascent of 1015 meters, this route is suitable for experienced cyclists. The highlight of the route is a visit to Bamberg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its medieval architecture and charming old town. Other highlights along the way include the Regnitzgrund-Blick viewpoint with its stunning panoramic views, Kreuzberg with its tranquil setting, and Oberleiterbach with its picturesque landscapes. The route also takes you to Scheßlitz, a town with a rich historical heritage, and Wernsdorf, a small village surrounded by meadows and forests. Overall, the Bamberg Challenge is a memorable cycling journey that combines breathtaking vistas with cultural richness.
Highlights on the route
Cycling routes from Buttenheim:
Cycling routes nearby:
![Image of Hirschaid](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/germany/oberfranken/hirschaid-3.webp)
![Image of Eggolsheim](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/germany/oberfranken/eggolsheim-5.webp)
![Image of Strullendorf](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/germany/oberfranken/strullendorf-4.webp)
![Image of Hallerndorf](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/germany/oberfranken/hallerndorf-5.webp)
![Image of Pettstadt](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/germany/oberfranken/pettstadt-5.webp)
![Image of Weilersbach](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/germany/oberfranken/weilersbach-1.webp)
![Image of Forchheim](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/germany/oberfranken/forchheim-2.webp)
![Image of Ebermannstadt](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/germany/oberfranken/ebermannstadt-2.webp)
![Image of Kirchehrenbach](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/germany/oberfranken/kirchehrenbach-1.webp)