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Upper Franconia
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Landkreis Bayreuth
Pottenstein

View of Pottenstein – Marian Grotto (Bear Gorge) loop from Pottenstein

Routes
Road cycling routes
Germany
Bavaria
Upper Franconia
Franconian Switzerland
Landkreis Bayreuth
Pottenstein

View of Pottenstein – Marian Grotto (Bear Gorge) loop from Pottenstein

Moderate

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View of Pottenstein – Marian Grotto (Bear Gorge) loop from Pottenstein

01:37

27.3km

510m

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: June 19, 2026

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

After 23.5 km for 82 m

After 23.7 km for 82 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

11.6 km

Hohenmirsberg Observation Tower

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The view was earned after the climb.

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2

18.1 km

Prüllsbirkig Pass

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

Be careful on the descent to the Püttlachtal, very bad surface on the right side!

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3

20.1 km

4

20.6 km

Somewhat difficult asphalt conditions and also very dark through the forest, but definitely easy to drive uphill and easy to handle even downhill with an eye

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23.3 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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23.6 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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23.9 km

View of Pottenstein and its castle

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Here is a nice view of the next one.

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27.0 km

Marian Grotto (Bear Gorge)

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The Mariengrotte above the Bärenschlucht is reminiscent of a soldier from Weidmannsgesees, who was badly wounded but returned alive from the First World War in 1917.

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27.3 km

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Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.7 km

497 m

109 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.9 km

12.0 km

270 m

109 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (590 m)

Lowest point (360 m)

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Friday 3 July

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