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Bavaria

Middle Franconia

Bench with a view of Lake Birkensee – Great Birch Lake loop from Fischbach (b Nürnberg)

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Germany

Bavaria

Middle Franconia

Bench with a view of Lake Birkensee – Great Birch Lake loop from Fischbach (b Nürnberg)

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5.0

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Bench with a view of Lake Birkensee – Great Birch Lake loop from Fischbach (b Nürnberg)

02:16

30.9km

190m

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: February 26, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.42 km

Network Arch Bridge over the A9 near Fischbach

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An architecturally successful building.

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5.18 km

Cycle path through the forest

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Good bike path through the shady forest. Here you drive on firm gravel and can let it roll easily.

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12.4 km

Röthenbach Waterfall and Wooden Bridge

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Small weir at the Röthenbach

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15.5 km

Singletrack Along the Röthenbach

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Nice trail flowig along the Röthenbach. Changing ground from sand over firm forest floor to the root path should not be a problem for MTB riders, S0 / S1. In some places very narrow, take care of hikers and cyclists.

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15.7 km

Röthenbach Gorge

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Beautiful, flowing trail along the Röthenbach. Changing subsoil from sand to firm forest floor to root path. Shouldn't be a problem for MTB riders (S0 / S1). Very narrow in places, so be considerate of hikers and other cyclists.

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16.8 km

Small Riparian Forest by the Stream

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Aquatic plants in the small alluvial forest.

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17.2 km

Bench with a view of Lake Birkensee

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ideal for a break

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17.7 km

Great Birch Lake

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The Birkensee is a recreational area and belongs to the city Röthenbach. It consists of the Great Birkensee and the Kleiner Birkensee. Both bodies of water are fed by the …

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30.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.2 km

5.25 km

3.07 km

2.77 km

577 m

Surfaces

12.9 km

9.97 km

6.04 km

1.31 km

689 m

Elevation

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (330 m)

Weather

Thursday 21 May

27°C

8°C

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Bench with a view of Lake Birkensee – Great Birch Lake loop from Fischbach (b Nürnberg)

Network Arch Bridge over the A9 near Fischbach

Cycle path through the forest

Röthenbach Waterfall and Wooden Bridge

Singletrack Along the Röthenbach

Röthenbach Gorge

Small Riparian Forest by the Stream

Bench with a view of Lake Birkensee

Great Birch Lake

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