Pegnitz Riverside Trail – Velden Historic Town Centre loop from Hersbruck (links der Pegnitz)

Pegnitz Riverside Trail – Velden Historic Town Centre loop from Hersbruck (links der Pegnitz)

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Pegnitz Riverside Trail – Velden Historic Town Centre loop from Hersbruck (links der Pegnitz)

02:36

49.7km

320m

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: September 9, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 23 m for 9 m

After 49.8 km for 9 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.55 km

Happurg Quarry Lake

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This small but beautiful lake invites you to take a short or long break. In the lake you can treat yourself to a cool down or you can simply enjoy …

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12.5 km

View of the Pegnitz River and the Old Railway Bridge

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The cycle path leads along the meandering Pegnitz, great views of the bridge.

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19.6 km

Harnbacher Mill

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The Harnbacher Mühle in Pegnitztal near Hartenstein in Central Franconia is a place of inclusion and encounter, the Mühlenkraft eV a mill on the Pegnitz. The mill building was demolished …

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21.3 km

Pegnitz Riverside Trail

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Along the Pegnitz it is beautiful at any time of the year

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21.8 km

Railroad bridge over the Pegnitz

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Location, as already described.

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21.9 km

View of the railway bridge over the Pegnitz River

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Watch while they're still here

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24.5 km

View of the Pegnitz River at Velden

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Idyllic.

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24.8 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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49.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.0 km

9.01 km

6.60 km

5.80 km

217 m

136 m

Surfaces

22.7 km

17.8 km

7.83 km

1.32 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (340 m)

Weather

Saturday 10 October

13°C

6°C

39 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Pegnitz Riverside Trail – Velden Historic Town Centre loop from Hersbruck (links der Pegnitz)

Happurg Quarry Lake

View of the Pegnitz River and the Old Railway Bridge

Harnbacher Mill

Pegnitz Riverside Trail

Railroad bridge over the Pegnitz

View of the railway bridge over the Pegnitz River

View of the Pegnitz River at Velden

Velden Historic Town Centre

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