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Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Landkreis Bayreuth

Wachstein Viewpoint – 🏛️ Plankenstein Castle Site loop from Schönfeld

Bike touring routes & trails

Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Landkreis Bayreuth

Wachstein Viewpoint – 🏛️ Plankenstein Castle Site loop from Schönfeld

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Wachstein Viewpoint – 🏛️ Plankenstein Castle Site loop from Schönfeld

01:34

17.5km

310m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

1

2.66 km

E-Bike Charging Station Knockhütte

Highlight • Rest Area

2 sockets for chargers
1 connector for Bosch System (not Smart System)
1 plug for Shimano Steps

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2

3.80 km

Wild Service Tree (Sorbus torminalis) – Tree of the Year 2011

Highlight • Natural Monument

3

6.73 km

Wachstein Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

From the Wachstein you can see the whole Truppach valley. Because of this phenomenal view, the Wachstein is a popular hiking destination. It is also part of the network of …

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4

9.70 km

🏛️ Plankenstein Castle Site

Highlight • Viewpoint

Plankenfels is located at the eastern entrance to Franconian Switzerland. In the midst of the rocky, forest and river landscapes, the village is a picturesque sight. The town is still …

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5

10.6 km

Lochau Stone Arch Bridge Rest Area

Highlight • Bridge

Plankenfels is a wonderful place to linger and have a good snack after a nice bike tour or hike. It's just a place to relax and always good for a stopover🙋‍♂️

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6

10.6 km

Old Railway Bridge, Plankenfels

Highlight • Bridge

Not only an impressive, old railway bridge, but also the gateway to a beautiful natural spectacle: the Lochautal. 😊

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7

11.3 km

Weirs in the Lochau Valley

Highlight • River

A small collection of weirs and bridges adorns the idyllic valley along the Lochau

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8

16.7 km

Bench With a View of the Fränkische Schweiz Countryside

Highlight • Viewpoint

playground with a view

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B

17.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.70 km

3.20 km

3.11 km

1.17 km

259 m

Surfaces

10.2 km

3.51 km

3.08 km

644 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (370 m)

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Monday 12 October

13°C

-1°C

40 %

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