View of Oberaufseß Castle – Wüstenstein Ascent loop from Plankenfels

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Plankenfels

View of Oberaufseß Castle – Wüstenstein Ascent loop from Plankenfels

Moderate

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View of Oberaufseß Castle – Wüstenstein Ascent loop from Plankenfels

01:40

31.8km

330m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

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6.95 km

St. Bartholomew's Hospital // Hollfeld

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originally located outside the city walls hospital, donated for sick and poor people; Built in 1664, the chapel above was only added in 1709, primarily as a private chapel for …

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13.1 km

View of Alter Fritz and Himmelssteuberer Rock Formations

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An impressive and imposing rock formation, located directly on the hiking trail. Seating areas invite you to linger and the view of the valley is fantastic.

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14.6 km

View of Oberaufseß Castle

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Nice view of Oberaufseß Castle.

The castle was built in 1690 due to a dispute between the brothers Friedrich and Karl Friedrich von Aufseß. Friedrich stayed in the castle which was later called Unteraufseß.

Source and more information at:
de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schloss_Oberaufse%C3%9F

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16.7 km

Unteraufseß Castle

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Always good for a break. 👍😃

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16.8 km

Aufseß Valley

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Much quieter Aufseßal compared to the Wiesenttal

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21.3 km

View of Wüstenstein

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Very nice view of the valley and desert stone.

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21.7 km

Wüstenstein Ascent

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Long ascent / descent with a change of district.

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24.9 km

Krug Brewery and Inn

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The schnitzel is legendary!

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31.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.0 km

3.59 km

1.31 km

958 m

Surfaces

25.9 km

4.10 km

884 m

681 m

278 m

Elevation

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (370 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

13°C

3°C

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Comments

October 6, 2023,Rauhenberg 🚴🏻‍♀️🚴

After 3 days of stress in BaWü, finally active relaxation at home while cycling. Just comfortably move your legs around the bottom bracket, enjoy the warm sun, the great landscape and cycling together.

Through the Wiesenttal via Zochenreuth to Rauhenberg, back through the Aufseßtal. Then enjoy a wheat beer 🍻 on the lounger in the sun. Pure deceleration.

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