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Dechsendorfer Pond – Small Bishop's Pond loop from Forchheim (Oberfr)

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Germany

Bavaria

Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Dechsendorfer Pond – Small Bishop's Pond loop from Forchheim (Oberfr)

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Dechsendorfer Pond – Small Bishop's Pond loop from Forchheim (Oberfr)

02:46

45.5km

180m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: April 22, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 17.5 km for 180 m

Open: • 6:30 PM-10:30 AM (otherwise dismount required)

After 24.2 km for 222 m

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5.02 km

Regnitz–Main-Danube Canal Confluence

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From the Hausen lock in the direction of Nuremberg, the Main-Danube Canal and Regnitz exist as two independent bodies of water. In the direction of Forchheim, the Regnitz itself was developed into a shipping route. Only at Neuses a.d.R. the Regnitz flows again as an independent river through the Aue.

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7.26 km

Along the Canal

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9.55 km

Main-Danube Canal Cycle Path

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Fine gravel, so it can be driven without a gravel bike.

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17.6 km

Paulibrunnen Fountain at Marktplatz

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The Pauli Fountain in Erlangen, a landmark of the market square, was made possible in 1889 through a generous donation from the wealthy citizen Friedrich Salomon Pauli and his wife Julie. Designed by Nuremberg native Friedrich Wanderer, the sculptor Georg Leistner created the allegorical figures in bronze, cast by Christoph Lenz, while Georg Suter was responsible for the stonework.

The figures on the fountain's rim represent "Erlangia," which represents the city's trade and commerce, and the "Alma Mater," the University of Erlangen with its scientific symbols. At the center of the fountain are relief portraits of important figures: Margrave Christian Ernst, who founded the new town of Erlangen; Margrave Alexander, who established the university; and Prince Regent Luitpold of Bavaria.

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19.1 km

Bridge Over Alterlanger See

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Beautiful bridge over the Alterlanger See

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23.9 km

Dechsendorfer Pond

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In the Dechsendorfer Weiher recreational area, spacious sunbathing lawns on the shore of the lake invite you to relax, sunbathe, have a barbecue and swim. On the lake, which is officially called Großer Bischofsweiher, there are rowers and sailors as well as swimmers.

You can cycle around the lake on a circular route. Of course, the path is also ideal for walking or hiking. If the Dechsendorfer Weiher should be your stage destination on a longer bike tour, you can, for example, stay overnight at the campsite by the lake.

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