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Middle Franconia

Birkensee Beach – Birkensee loop from Nürnberg-Laufamholz

Middle Franconia

Birkensee Beach – Birkensee loop from Nürnberg-Laufamholz

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2.7

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11

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Birkensee Beach – Birkensee loop from Nürnberg-Laufamholz

01:19

24.1km

110m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

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Rückersdorf

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

1

8.85 km

Birkensee Beach

Highlight • Beach

The Birkensee is not developed for tourism, but very popular with many Nuremberg residents. The quarry lake is located about 20 kilometers east of Nuremberg, between Schwaig and Diepersdorf (municipality of Leinburg).

You can find more information here: br.de/franken/inhalt/heimat/birkensee100.html

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8.85 km

Bench with a view of Lake Birkensee

Highlight • Viewpoint

ideal for a break

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9.10 km

Birkensee

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful scenery and always worth a trip. Swimwear not necessarily necessary.

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9.49 km

Great Birch Lake

Highlight • Lake

The Birkensee is a recreational area and belongs to the city Röthenbach. It consists of the Great Birkensee and the Kleiner Birkensee. Both bodies of water are fed by the …

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9.95 km

Lake Birkensee

Highlight • Lake

6

16.9 km

Pegnitz Riverside Trail in Rückersdorf

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Very nice forest path / riverside path along the river. Great for connecting Nuremberg Old Town / Wörder See bus to Schwaig. But actually not a single trail! Only dami Nobody has wrong expectations. ;-)

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21.3 km

Former moated castle Malmsbach

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Unfortunately, not much is left. However, the little that has been preserved is well restored and justifies a visit.

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24.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.3 km

2.53 km

2.03 km

1.46 km

699 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.4 km

7.05 km

4.82 km

431 m

367 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (310 m)

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Friday 9 October

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