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Germany
Bavaria
Middle Franconia
Nürnberger Land
Hersbruck

Upper Market, Hersbruck – Hersbruck Castle loop from Hersbruck (rechts der Pegnitz)

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
Germany
Bavaria
Middle Franconia
Nürnberger Land
Hersbruck

Upper Market, Hersbruck – Hersbruck Castle loop from Hersbruck (rechts der Pegnitz)

Hard

4.4

(17)

70

riders

Upper Market, Hersbruck – Hersbruck Castle loop from Hersbruck (rechts der Pegnitz)

02:20

34.3km

470m

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 4, 2026

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

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After 34.3 km for 40 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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393 m

Upper Market, Hersbruck

Highlight • Settlement

The upper market is Hersbruck's lively square, here you will find an ice cream parlor, cafes, smaller shops and restaurants. The square is surrounded and characterized by several beautiful Franconian half-timbered houses and the town hall.

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943 m

Hersbruck Castle

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Built before 1000 as a castle to protect the Pegnitz Bridge. In 1360, Emperor Charles IV bought the land and had a house built for the New Bohemian administrator. In …

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1.08 km

Hersburg water gate

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The water gate is part of the medieval city fortifications from the middle of the 15th century, built during the Hussite raids and preserved in ruins, and stands on the …

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4

3.63 km

Happurg Quarry Lake

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Terrace of the "Restaurant am Baggersee"

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26.6 km

View of Houbirg

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wonderful view of Houbirg viewing rock

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27.5 km

Very nice rest area 🥰

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28.0 km

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30.9 km

The quarry pond invites you to swim and swim on hot days in summer. On the shore of the lake you can either spread your towel on one of the …

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34.3 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.0 km

5.71 km

5.45 km

5.14 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.8 km

3.64 km

2.84 km

1.20 km

848 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (580 m)

Lowest point (330 m)

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Tuesday 26 May

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