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Germany
Bavaria
Upper Palatinate
Amberg-Sulzbach
Edelsfeld

Path Along the Pegnitz River – View of Veldenstein Castle loop from Edelsfeld

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
Germany
Bavaria
Upper Palatinate
Amberg-Sulzbach
Edelsfeld

Path Along the Pegnitz River – View of Veldenstein Castle loop from Edelsfeld

Hard

4.3

(4)

13

riders

Path Along the Pegnitz River – View of Veldenstein Castle loop from Edelsfeld

02:41

37.4km

540m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: April 29, 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

15.4 km

Hartenstein Castle

Highlight • Castle

Hartenstein with Hartenstein Castle (probably built in 1250) is located a little above the Pegnitz Valley (from Velden via Günthersthal).
The castle has had an eventful history. Sometimes a Palatinate, …

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2

18.0 km

Velden an der Pegnitz

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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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3

18.1 km

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

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4

18.3 km

Barn Quarter Velden

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The **Scheunenviertel** in Velden is a very special part of the city that is of great historical and cultural importance. Here are some interesting aspects you should know about this district:

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5

20.0 km

Beautiful view of the mostly leisurely flowing Pegnitz.

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6

20.0 km

Path Along the Pegnitz River

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Most of the time, the easy-to-drive and varied cycle path always leads along the Pegnitz.

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7

22.5 km

View of Veldenstein Castle

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

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8

30.6 km

Town Hall and Church in Königstein

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37.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.1 km

6.75 km

3.26 km

261 m

Surfaces

28.5 km

6.58 km

1.87 km

328 m

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< 100 m

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Highest point (560 m)

Lowest point (380 m)

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