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Landkreis Erlangen-Höchstadt

Baiersdorf

View of the Kettensteg – Imperial Castle Nuremberg loop from Baiersdorf

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Germany

Bavaria

Middle Franconia

Landkreis Erlangen-Höchstadt

Baiersdorf

View of the Kettensteg – Imperial Castle Nuremberg loop from Baiersdorf

Hard

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View of the Kettensteg – Imperial Castle Nuremberg loop from Baiersdorf

06:00

102km

280m

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: March 20, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 9.13 km for 159 m

After 29.4 km for 134 m

After 30.2 km for 68 m

After 30.6 km for 71 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.21 km

Schloss Erlangen

Castle

14.9 km

Brucker Lache

Forest

15.9 km

Abstract Metal Sculpture in Tennenlohe

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Beautiful village between Nuremberg and Erlangen. From here you can start great walks in the Tennenloher Forest.

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27.8 km

Nuremberg Castle (Nürnberger Burg)

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The Vestnertor was the northern main gate to Nuremberg Castle. The wooden Vestnertorbrücke leads over the moat to the gate entrance under the Vestnertorbastei, then a tunnel leads to the …

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28.7 km

View of the Kettensteg

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If you want to cross here by bike you have to lug it up the steps or ride a few meters further to the next bridge.

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29.5 km

The Kaiserburg lookout point is open all year round, although opening hours vary seasonally. Guided tours are available, providing detailed information about the history and architecture of the castle. For …

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30.5 km

Moat of Nuremberg Castle

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In the moat you can take a nice walk around the old town

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61.7 km

Main-Donau Kanal

Lake

63.4 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 …

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66.6 km

Canal Bridge Forchheim

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Beautiful bridge. Since it is only open to pedestrians and cyclists, it invites you to simply stand on the railing and look out over the water.

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67.3 km

Regnitz-Altwasser (Regnitzsee)

Lake

76.6 km

Cycle Path Along the Main-Danube Canal

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You can drive above or, in some places, below the canal. From above you have a beautiful view of the landscape and the towns along the canal.

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102 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

57.6 km

20.7 km

15.6 km

6.93 km

1.21 km

495 m

Surfaces

89.1 km

5.03 km

3.77 km

3.14 km

1.29 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

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Saturday 23 May

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View of the Kettensteg – Imperial Castle Nuremberg loop from Baiersdorf

Abstract Metal Sculpture in Tennenlohe

Nuremberg Castle (Nürnberger Burg)

View of the Kettensteg

Imperial Castle Nuremberg

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Regnitz–Main-Danube Canal Confluence

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