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Franconian Switzerland

Landkreis Bayreuth

Pegnitz

Mühlfriedl Pond – Great Lochstein loop from Pegnitz

Franconian Switzerland

Landkreis Bayreuth

Pegnitz

Mühlfriedl Pond – Great Lochstein loop from Pegnitz

Moderate

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Mühlfriedl Pond – Great Lochstein loop from Pegnitz

01:23

21.1km

230m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: March 22, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

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9.94 km

Wolf Territory in Veldensteiner Forst

Highlight • Forest

The wolf is back in Bavaria - in 2017 the first returnee appeared in the Veldenstein Forest. The following year, the first puppies were photographed there with a camera trap. …

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10.1 km

Wildlife Park Veldensteiner Forst

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This small wildlife park is worth seeing for young and old, currently adults for 2 euros and children have free admission, you can park next door.

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10.1 km

Veldensteiner Forst Wildlife Park

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Excursion restaurant is now demolished

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11.7 km

Red Cross

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At the "Trout Street" intersection is a red wooden cross that was cut out of a tree. This wooden cross is used for orientation and has its name from the red color.

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14.4 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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15.3 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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16.4 km

Great Lochstein

Highlight • Natural Monument

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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18.0 km

Gasthaus Peter

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Good home-style and Franconian cuisine with overnight accommodation.
gasthaus-peter.com

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21.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.4 km

2.95 km

2.93 km

2.68 km

128 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.6 km

8.30 km

1.36 km

757 m

165 m

< 100 m

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Mühlfriedl Pond – Great Lochstein loop from Pegnitz

Wolf Territory in Veldensteiner Forst

Wildlife Park Veldensteiner Forst

Veldensteiner Forst Wildlife Park

Red Cross

Mühlfriedl Pond

Little Star

Great Lochstein

Gasthaus Peter

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