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Plech

Great Lochstein – Mühlfriedl Pond loop from Plech

Moderate

4.5

(15)

51

riders

Great Lochstein – Mühlfriedl Pond loop from Plech

02:13

29.1km

290m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

8.89 km

Großer Stern (Veldensteiner Forst)

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In addition to the "Little Star", the "Big Star" is one of the central landmarks in the Veldenstein Forest. Numerous hiking or cycling trails pass here.

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2

10.2 km

Great Lochstein

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The Großer Lochstein is probably one of the most impressive rock formations in the Veldensteiner Forest area. The imposing rock tower is crossed at the base by a passage cave …

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11.3 km

Little Star

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In addition to the "Big Star", the "Little Star" is one of the central landmarks in the Veldenstein Forest. Numerous hiking or cycling trails pass here.

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4

12.2 km

Mühlfriedl Pond

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The lake is directly on the way from Ranna to Pegnitz just before the Großer Lochstein. You can definitely take a break here. Small yellow flowers and water lilies grow …

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16.0 km

Eulenloch Cave

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The owl hole is a karst cave, which is designated as a geotope (472R136) and a natural monument. The small cave is about 15 meters long and lies in a …

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6

17.6 km

The bike path from Ranna to Pegnitz is wonderful. Initially slightly wavy over the corridors, then past an idyllic lake and then as a visual highlight the "Big Hole Stone".

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7

20.2 km

Grenz-Zoigl Ranna

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Nice thing.

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8

26.8 km

Kuckucksloch Natural Monument

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29.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.7 km

11.5 km

915 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.2 km

9.22 km

4.94 km

3.69 km

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (390 m)

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Monday 5 October

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