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Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Landkreis Bayreuth

View of Pottenstein – Pottenstein Castle loop from Oberhauenstein

Bike touring routes & trails

Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Landkreis Bayreuth

View of Pottenstein – Pottenstein Castle loop from Oberhauenstein

Moderate

4.7

(3)

25

riders

View of Pottenstein – Pottenstein Castle loop from Oberhauenstein

01:48

24.1km

340m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 9, 2026

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

Waypoints

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1

1.78 km

Rocky Path Along the Püttlach

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This place is very bumpy with roots and stones. No problem for a mountain bike, a trekking bike shouldn't have the thinnest tires. In a pinch you can push for a moment, it's definitely worth driving here, the landscape is breathtakingly beautiful!

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2

5.66 km

View of the Rocky Cliff in Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

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3

6.46 km

View of Pottenstein

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From this point you have a wonderful view of Pottenstein.

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4

6.88 km

Pottenstein — Old Town and Castle

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Beautiful place with many half-timbered houses, great for the Festival of Lights on January 6th. Fantastic valley view from the castle and the hillside/mountain paths.

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5

6.92 km

Pottenstein Market Square

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The market fountain depicts life-size Saint Elizabeth.

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6

7.43 km

Pottenstein Castle

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Pottenstein Castle is one of the oldest castles in Franconian Switzerland and houses a castle museum. It rises on a rock above the town of Pottenstein in the Upper Franconian district of Bayreuth in Bavaria.

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7

8.44 km

View of the Himmelsleiter Observation Tower

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A highlight of our bike tour, you should visit this tower.

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8

8.68 km

Himmelsleiter Observation Tower, Pottenstein

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Definitely worth going up the 150 steps. Free ascent with a great panoramic view.

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24.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.8 km

7.45 km

1.93 km

1.91 km

Surfaces

14.9 km

6.59 km

2.08 km

249 m

243 m

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Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (370 m)

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