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Germany
Bavaria
Upper Franconia
Franconian Switzerland
Landkreis Bayreuth
Aufseß

Wiesentfels Castle – View of Oberaufseß Castle loop from Aufseß

Routes
Road cycling routes
Germany
Bavaria
Upper Franconia
Franconian Switzerland
Landkreis Bayreuth
Aufseß

Wiesentfels Castle – View of Oberaufseß Castle loop from Aufseß

Moderate

4.5

(2)

22

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Wiesentfels Castle – View of Oberaufseß Castle loop from Aufseß

02:12

49.7km

420m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

Waypoints

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1.54 km

View of Alter Fritz and Himmelssteuberer Rock Formations

Highlight • Natural Monument

An impressive and imposing rock formation, located directly on the hiking trail. Seating areas invite you to linger and the view of the valley is fantastic.

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2

11.6 km

View of Freienfels rock castle

Highlight • Castle

The rock village of Freienfels is a picturesque district of the town of Hollfeld. The village is dominated by the imposing rock castle, which sits atop a dolomite cliff.

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3

11.9 km

Waldmühle Inn Freienfels

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The Gasthaus Waldmühle is located in the idyllic Wiesenttal. Here in the northern Franconian Switzerland you can still find pure nature. Whether you are hiking or climbing or cycling, there …

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4

13.1 km

Hoher Knock Cave

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The cave in the limestone wall 'Hoher Knock' is also the namesake of the neighboring village.

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5

14.1 km

Wiesentfels Castle

Highlight • Castle

You don't see much when riding a road bike :(

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14.7 km

Wiesentfels Castle

Highlight • Castle

Wiesentfels Castle is a rock castle above the Wiesentfels district. Although the castle is privately owned, it can be visited. A board at the gate provides information about the castle …

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21.2 km

Pilgrimage Chapel of the Holy Cross (Wallfahrtskapelle Zum Heiligen Kreuz)

Highlight • Religious Site

The pilgrimage chapel "Zum Heiligen Kreuz" is enthroned on the mountain above Steinfeld directly on the road to Königsfeld.
You can also catch a glimpse of it while riding a racing bike.

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49.6 km

View of Oberaufseß Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice view of Oberaufseß Castle.

The castle was built in 1690 due to a dispute between the brothers Friedrich and Karl Friedrich von Aufseß. Friedrich stayed in the castle which was later called Unteraufseß.

Source and more information at:
de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schloss_Oberaufse%C3%9F

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49.7 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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25.2 km

20.7 km

3.36 km

399 m

Surfaces

44.5 km

5.15 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (380 m)

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