Tanzlinden-Rundweg (KU16)

Start and parking: The circular tour can be started from various locations.

Tour description: The Kulmbach region is home to three of the five "danced" lime trees in Germany. These fascinating and unique tree houses in Peesten, Limmersdorf and Langenstadt are connected by the approximately 31-kilometre-long Tanzlinden cycle route. The well-maintained route leads through the scenic and varied area at the foot of the Görauer Anger into the Rotmaintal valley.

Route route: Beginning the circular cycle route from Tanzlinde Peesten in an anti-clockwise direction, you reach the highest point of the route at 455 m at the foot of the Görauer Anger after around three kilometers, shortly after the village of Lindenberg. You will be rewarded with wonderful views of the Franconian Forest and, beyond the summit, the Fichtelgebirge mountains. Via Kasendorf and Thurnau, you follow the former railroad line to Limmersdorf, where you take a short detour from the cycle path to the Tanzlinde lime tree in the center of the village. After Limmersdorf, the route continues steadily downhill for approx. 5 km to Neuenreuth am Main, then leads along the Rotmaintal valley to Langenstadt to the youngest of the three Tanzlinden. Before you reach the village of Proß via Hutschdorf, Döllnitz and Krumme Fohre, you can enjoy views as far as Plassenburg Castle in Kulmbach. From Proß, the Tanzlinden circular cycle route leads uphill back to Peesten.

Marking: Sign "KU 16"

Sights:
Peesten: Tanzlinde (summer lime tree), planted in 1951 after its historical predecessor had to be felled in 1947, unique are the cube shape, the stone spiral staircase into the tree hall, which was faithfully rebuilt in 2001, and the size of the platform (87 m²), open spring to autumn. Village square with St. Mary's Church, Giech's Castle, old gift shop, pottery, fountain. Church fair on the 2nd weekend in June, lime dance on Sunday.
Kasendorf: Magnus Tower, Kilian Church, Hercules Fountain, prehistoric burial ground from around 800 BC, Fritz Hornschuch nature trail, Görauer Anger, Friesenquelle spring, center of Upper Franconia near Heubsch.
Thurnau: potteries, artisans' studios, castle grounds, historic market square with Neptune Fountain, St. Laurentius Church with church walk to the castle, pottery museum, castle pond.
Limmersdorf: The oldest Upper Franconian dancing lime tree planted in the 17th century (open during the church consecration). The lime tree dance, which has been documented since 1729, was declared an intangible cultural heritage site in 2015. German Dancing Lime Tree Museum Limmersdorf (open-air museum), St. Johannis Church. Kirchweih: On the days around Bartholomä (August 24, if this is a Sunday, or a week later), dancing on the lime tree on Sunday and Monday.
Langenstadt: Dancing lime tree (Krimlinde), planted in 1989, its predecessor had to be felled after a storm. 2010 construction of a platform, opened for the church consecration. Church of Our Lady, herb garden. Church consecration with dancing on the lime tree on the last Sunday in August. Marking: KU 16 sign

Refreshments: Refreshments and overnight accommodation, stores and snack stands in Kasendorf and Thurnau. Please note limited opening hours at all inns, especially in Lindenberg, Heubsch, Limmersdorf and Langenstadt.