Cycle Path Unterwaiz–Altenplos – Mainauen loop from Schloss Thurnau

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Cycle Path Unterwaiz–Altenplos – Mainauen loop from Schloss Thurnau

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Cycle Path Unterwaiz–Altenplos – Mainauen loop from Schloss Thurnau

02:58

43.8km

310m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 20.0 km for 95 m

After 23.8 km for 175 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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11.9 km

Wooden Bridge Over the Main

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Unfortunately, the old wooden bridge is currently closed and very dilapidated

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14.4 km

Cycle Path Unterwaiz–Altenplos

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Finally finished after a long construction period: A new piece of bike path along the B85.

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16.8 km

Historic Heinersreuth Mill

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The Masel-Mühle (also known as Mühle Heinersreuth) is a historical landmark right in the core of Heinersreuth. The name comes from the Maisel family (formerly often spelled "Masel"), who owned …

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21.5 km

Maisel & Friends / Liebesbier

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The brewery grounds offer visitors gastronomy, accommodation and a beer museum

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21.8 km

Wooden bridge over the Mistelbach

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The confluence of the Mistelbach (also simply called Mistel) and the Rote Main is an important water management and geographical point in Bayreuth. The Mistelbach flows into the Rote Main …

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23.8 km

The Main floodplains between Bayreuther Nordring and Heinersreuth form a valuable recreational area, characterized by a wide, idyllic river landscape and the thematic Rot-Main-Auen-Weg. In this area, the Roter Main …

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34.9 km

Stone Bicycle Sculpture on the Cycle Path

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Here the bike path designers have put a lot of effort into creating a nice place for a break at the "Ferris wheel" 👍😉

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36.0 km

Old Railway Embankment Cycle Path

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Recommended direction of travel: From Limmersdorf towards Neuenreuth, always slightly downhill :)

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43.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.3 km

9.35 km

9.27 km

3.33 km

3.14 km

384 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.1 km

6.62 km

5.60 km

2.72 km

190 m

Elevation

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (310 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

12°C

4°C

87 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Comments

April 11, 2025,Von 🎭Bayreuth über die 🌊🧚‍♀️RotMainAuen zum 🪇🎷Thurnauer Schloss 🏰

Bayreuth from the RotMain meadows to the Thurnau Castle. A very scenic tour, along the meadows of the Red Main, over the old railway line to Thurnau.
Plenty of places to stop for refreshments and enjoy diverse views. Finish with a cool drink made with water, hops, and malt 🍻

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