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Bavaria

Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Landkreis Bayreuth

Pottenstein

View of Egloffstein Castle – View of Egloffstein Castle loop from Pottenstein

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Bike touring routes & trails

Germany

Bavaria

Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Landkreis Bayreuth

Pottenstein

View of Egloffstein Castle – View of Egloffstein Castle loop from Pottenstein

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View of Egloffstein Castle – View of Egloffstein Castle loop from Pottenstein

03:54

46.3km

870m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

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Bus stop

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2.12 km

View of Pottenstein Castle

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The stairs are a bit challenging but the view is worth it

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15.8 km

Cave Entrance

17.2 km

Climbing Information Center Franconian Switzerland

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All information about climbing in dr Franconian in the immediate vicinity of practice rocks

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22.0 km

View of the Franconian Drei Zinnen (Großenohe)

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Very nice view of the Franconian Three Peaks in Großenohe.

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22.8 km

Großenoher Bach

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meanwhile the beaver takes over the irrigation of the meadows!

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28.6 km

View of Egloffstein Castle

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The castle sits on a rock above the town of Egloffstein. Can be seen from many directions.

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29.0 km

View of Egloffstein Castle

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A landmark that is steeped in history and is visible from afar.

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29.5 km

Egloffstein Watermill

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Cool project in terms of sustainability: Here, energy is used to generate energy for Egloffstein in a classic way with the power of water. So that the fish and amphibians …

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29.5 km

Bench at the Truppach Fish Pass

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A wonderful place for a short rest. The fish pass was built to open up the Truppach again for trout and native fish.

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46.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.1 km

11.9 km

3.12 km

2.96 km

2.32 km

866 m

Surfaces

17.2 km

16.9 km

7.03 km

3.29 km

1.84 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (550 m)

Lowest point (350 m)

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Friday 22 May

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