Schmierhütten Rock – Velden Historic Town Centre loop from Spies

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Schmierhütten Rock – Velden Historic Town Centre loop from Spies

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Schmierhütten Rock – Velden Historic Town Centre loop from Spies

03:18

53.7km

720m

Gravel riding

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

Last updated: September 9, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 31 m for 97 m

Customers only

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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18.8 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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19.6 km

Antonius Chapel and Fischstein Memorial

Highlight • Religious Site

It's actually called the Fischstein chapel. Fischstein was once a village and Eisenhammer an der Pegnitz, first mentioned in 1326 and dissolved from 1960 to 1991. The small chapel used …

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21.7 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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27.3 km

View of Veldenstein Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

At the entrance to the Finstermühle there is this great view of the castle.

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42.3 km

View of the Pegnitz River at Velden

Highlight • Viewpoint

Idyllic.

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42.5 km

Velden an der Pegnitz

Highlight • Settlement

This deer figure stands on the Pegnitz Bridge in Velden, a rare beautiful specimen. The life-size deer sculpture is an eye-catcher and not only popular with children. Worth seeing.

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42.6 km

Velden Historic Town Centre

Highlight • Historical Site

The best view of Velden can be enjoyed from the vantage points above the Pegnitz.

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42.6 km

Wooden bridge over the Pegnitz River in Velden

Highlight • Bridge

Beautiful little town through which the Pegnitz flows. Very idyllic!

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53.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.5 km

21.6 km

3.43 km

157 m

Surfaces

27.7 km

12.2 km

7.09 km

5.83 km

794 m

102 m

Elevation

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Highest point (580 m)

Lowest point (380 m)

Weather

Tuesday 13 October

15°C

7°C

15 %

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Comments

May 20, 2024,Gravel-Tour: Veldensteiner Forst

The classic. I have been doing this route unchanged for about 14 years. Asphalt and gravel through the municipality of Betzenstein, the upper Pegnitz valley and the Veldenstein forest.

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March 3, 2024,Gravel-Tour vor der Haustür

The tried and tested house group had to serve today. I defined the mix of good gravel and asphalt for myself a good decade ago. Particularly ideal if you only have limited time and want to go for a spin when the sun is shining. There are enough long climbs and descents.

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