Pettstadt Ferry – Forchheim Imperial Palace loop from Bug

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Pettstadt Ferry – Forchheim Imperial Palace loop from Bug

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Pettstadt Ferry – Forchheim Imperial Palace loop from Bug

02:43

49.1km

140m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 4.57 km for 52 m

Open: • March-October: 9:00 AM-7:00 PM (otherwise closed)

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Bus stop

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4.43 km

Old railway bridge over the Regnitz

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can be used as an abbreviation when the ferry is not there. Beware, there is still a train going

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4.63 km

Pettstadt Ferry

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The Pettstadt ferry connection can be traced back to the 14th century. As a punt ferry, it is propelled motorlessly across the river by the current, hanging on a steel …

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5.04 km

Sandgrasheide Pettstadt

Nature Reserve

14.8 km

Alter Werkkanal

Lake

16.3 km

Rhine–Main–Danube Canal at Neuses

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The highest waterway in Europe

The 171 kilometer long Main-Danube Canal was opened to traffic on September 25, 1992. It begins in Kelheim an der Donau, then runs through the …

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24.0 km

Old Regnitz Bridge, Forchheim

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A beautiful view of the Regnitz and the port of Forchheim on one side and the lock island and Forchheim Burk on the other side. The bridge is equipped with two statues.

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24.8 km

Forchheim Imperial Palace

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In addition to the tourist information, there is also the local museum and several archaeological museums.

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24.9 km

Forchheim Town Hall and Town Hall Square

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The cantilevers that can be found in many old houses, incidentally, stem from the fact that, in earlier times, taxes were often calculated based on the floor space of a …

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25.3 km

Forchheim Fish Boxes on the Wiesent

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Here, fish are kept after they are caught until they are sold or consumed. This means that even in winter you can have fresh fish that doesn't taste muddy.

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