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Franconian Switzerland

Forchheim

Gößweinstein

View of Pottenstein – View of Neideck Castle Ruins loop from Wichsenstein

Franconian Switzerland

Forchheim

Gößweinstein

View of Pottenstein – View of Neideck Castle Ruins loop from Wichsenstein

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View of Pottenstein – View of Neideck Castle Ruins loop from Wichsenstein

03:05

64.4km

800m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 19, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 52.4 km for 424 m

After 55.7 km for 68 m

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Bus stop

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13.2 km

View of Pottenstein and its castle

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Here is a nice view of the next one.

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13.6 km

View of Pottenstein

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Pottenstein is a prime example of a town in the heart of Franconian Switzerland, not only for its stalactite cave but also for its magnificent historical buildings, making it always …

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20.4 km

Adlitz Climb

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- Varied, curvy, very quiet climb out of Adlitz
- can be driven wonderfully evenly
- and when you get to the top, the "connecting sections" leave nothing to be desired

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25.2 km

Evang.-Luth. Parish church maple
St. Michaels- und Jakobuskirche KirchahornSt. Michaels- + Jakobuskirche zu Kirchahorn
Church service: Sunday, 9 a.m.
Opening times for visitors: daily, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
forchheim-evangelisch.de/kirchahorn/kirchahorn.htm

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27.8 km

View of Rabenstein Castle

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From the Ailsbachtal you have a wonderful view of Rabenstein Castle 🏰
It is definitely worth a detour directly up to the castle.
A shady beer garden invites you to take a break there.

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36.1 km

Muggendorf–Behringersmühle Scenic Road (Franconian Switzerland)

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Nice stretch of the B470 in Wiesenttal.

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46.2 km

View of Neideck Castle Ruins

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The Neideck castle ruins are also beautiful to look at from below. Unfortunately, there is no path suitable for racing bikes that leads to the top. Definitely worthwhile on foot or by mountain bike. Great view.

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55.7 km

Schloss Pretzfeld

Castle

63.5 km

Wichsenstein Rock

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There are a few steps leading up to the rock (easily manageable even with cycling shoes). The path doesn't seem to be very busy—the steps are somewhat overgrown by bushes. …

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64.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

47.8 km

8.51 km

3.66 km

2.78 km

1.55 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

57.8 km

4.03 km

2.35 km

187 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (550 m)

Lowest point (290 m)

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View of Pottenstein – View of Neideck Castle Ruins loop from Wichsenstein

View of Pottenstein and its castle

View of Pottenstein

Adlitz Climb

Parish Church Kirchahorn

View of Rabenstein Castle

Muggendorf–Behringersmühle Scenic Road (Franconian Switzerland)

View of Neideck Castle Ruins

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