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Landkreis Bayreuth
Hummeltal

Pottenstein Castle – Pottenstein Market Square loop from Hinterkleebach

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Germany
Bavaria
Upper Franconia
Franconian Switzerland
Landkreis Bayreuth
Hummeltal

Pottenstein Castle – Pottenstein Market Square loop from Hinterkleebach

Moderate

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Pottenstein Castle – Pottenstein Market Square loop from Hinterkleebach

02:20

31.9km

400m

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: May 17, 2026

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

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14.5 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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2

14.8 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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3

15.8 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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16.6 km

Felsenhütte Pottenstein

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5

17.4 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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17.4 km

Pottenstein Market Square

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The market fountain depicts life-size Saint Elizabeth.

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18.2 km

View of the Schwalbenlochhöhle

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The Schwalbenloch is a striking rock formation and cave in the idyllic Mariental valley near Pottenstein in Franconian Switzerland. It is particularly known for its impressively large portal, but does …

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24.5 km

Quiet Country Road in Franconian Switzerland Nature Park

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It's a wonderful place to roll. Small road in the middle of nowhere. Very clear and almost no traffic. Beautiful landscape.

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31.9 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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20.2 km

8.38 km

3.22 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.9 km

10.9 km

7.02 km

857 m

243 m

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