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Landkreis Bayreuth

Pegnitz

Great Lochstein – Kammerweiher Ponds loop from Pegnitz

Franconian Switzerland

Landkreis Bayreuth

Pegnitz

Great Lochstein – Kammerweiher Ponds loop from Pegnitz

Moderate

4.8

(5)

riders

Great Lochstein – Kammerweiher Ponds loop from Pegnitz

02:20

37.9km

410m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 22, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.05 km

Great Lochstein

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Großer Lochstein is probably one of the most impressive rock formations in the Veldensteiner Forest area. The imposing rock tower is crossed at the base by a passage cave …

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8.10 km

Mühlfriedl Pond

Highlight • Lake

The lake is directly on the way from Ranna to Pegnitz just before the Großer Lochstein. You can definitely take a break here. Small yellow flowers and water lilies grow …

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11.8 km

Rock with Eulenloch

Highlight • Cave

The owl hole is a karst cave, which is designated as a geotope (472R136) and a natural monument. The small cave is about 15 meters long and lies in a …

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13.7 km

Kammerweiher in the Pegnitzaue Nature Reserve

Highlight • Lake

The chamber ponds (upper and lower) and the entire NSG Pegnitzaue are one of the few wetlands in the arid northern Franconian Alb, which is of fundamental importance for species …

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13.8 km

historical overview

The BN looks after the Kammerweiher at Auerbach since 1980. They are located in the nature reserve "Pegnitzaue between Ranna and Michelfeld."

Importance of the chamber pond for the protection of species

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18.9 km

Grenz-Zoigl Ranna

Highlight • Pub

Quaint restaurant with a lovely shaded terrace and a playground on the property within sight. Delicious (Zoigl) beers and hearty cold and warm dishes. The meat brawn with music and …

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20.6 km

Schmierhütten Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

This remarkable rock is located directly at the main entrance to the Ranna water supply. The impressive rock formation in the massive dolomite consists of rock tower and boulder, it …

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23.2 km

Scenic Road Through Veldensteiner Forst

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Unique, in the middle of nature, in the Veltenstein Forest. Here it is worthwhile to go on a discovery / to cycle. But on nice days there are a lot …

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37.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.9 km

13.6 km

1.85 km

1.30 km

322 m

Surfaces

16.6 km

14.2 km

3.63 km

3.19 km

265 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (380 m)

Weather

Tuesday 26 May

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Great Lochstein – Kammerweiher Ponds loop from Pegnitz

Great Lochstein

Mühlfriedl Pond

Rock with Eulenloch

Kammerweiher in the Pegnitzaue Nature Reserve

Kammerweiher Ponds

Grenz-Zoigl Ranna

Schmierhütten Rock

Scenic Road Through Veldensteiner Forst

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