Pegnitz Riverside Trail – Paul-Pfinzing Trail loop from Spies

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Pegnitz Riverside Trail – Paul-Pfinzing Trail loop from Spies

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Pegnitz Riverside Trail – Paul-Pfinzing Trail loop from Spies

03:41

51.4km

470m

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: November 5, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 33.3 km for 174 m

Customers only

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

8.56 km

Ankatal Trail

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Very easy to drive trail through the beautiful Ankatal. The path goes from the south wall to the Andreaskirche.

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10.0 km

Pegnitz Riverside Trail

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Along the Pegnitz it is beautiful at any time of the year

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11.9 km

Paul-Pfinzing Trail

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Beautiful single trail along the Harnbach and over two wooden bridges. Without difficulty, a bit muddy after rain. Sometimes it is quite narrow, please show consideration for hikers.

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12.1 km

Harnbacher Mill

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The Harnbacher Mühle in Pegnitztal near Hartenstein in Central Franconia is a place of inclusion and encounter, the Mühlenkraft eV a mill on the Pegnitz. The mill building was demolished …

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15.4 km

Gateway to the Pegnitz Valley

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Beautiful "tree gate" that leads directly into the beautiful Pegnitz valley

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29.3 km

Happurg Quarry Lake

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This small but beautiful lake invites you to take a short or long break. In the lake you can treat yourself to a cool down or you can simply enjoy …

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34.4 km

View of Hans Görgl

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Along the Sittenbach with a view of the Hans Görgl.

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44.8 km

Hüllweiher

Lake

51.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.5 km

8.92 km

6.56 km

4.91 km

1.38 km

217 m

Surfaces

20.1 km

16.9 km

9.08 km

3.10 km

2.20 km

119 m

Elevation

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Highest point (600 m)

Lowest point (340 m)

Weather

Sunday 8 November

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1°C

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Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Comments

August 18, 2025,Mountainbike-Fahrt

A beautiful circuit in Franconia. Perfect for slowing down.

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May 21, 2022,Entspannte Biketour von Hersbruck über die Burg Hohenstein - Pegnitz

Except for the start and the short detour to Hohenstein Castle (tip: windbag café!!), this tour is identical to the hill and valley tour of the Nuremberg region.

The route is signposted with the number 7: urlaub.nuernberger-land.de/outdoor/radfahren

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