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Old Railway Bridge, Plankenfels – Lochautal Valley loop from Plankenfels

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Bavaria

Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Landkreis Bayreuth

Plankenfels

Old Railway Bridge, Plankenfels – Lochautal Valley loop from Plankenfels

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Old Railway Bridge, Plankenfels – Lochautal Valley loop from Plankenfels

01:14

10.7km

190m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 29, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

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754 m

Biergarten Schwarzer Ritter

Highlight • Pub

The beer from Heckel is an insider tip, you don't find it very often! Great garden, dear landlords, good food, fair prices - what more could you want?

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819 m

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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2.63 km

The Lochau is one of the most beautiful river valleys of the Franconian Switzerland - especially as there is no road through it. On beautiful hiking trails you can explore the Auwiesen embossed valley and discover many different biotopes.

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10.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.88 km

1.83 km

1.80 km

993 m

186 m

Surfaces

4.46 km

3.21 km

2.48 km

355 m

189 m

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (370 m)

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Saturday 11 July

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Biergarten Schwarzer Ritter

Old Railway Bridge, Plankenfels

Lochautal Valley

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