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Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Landkreis Bayreuth

Waischenfeld town center – View of Pottenstein loop from Pfaffenberg

Bike touring routes & trails

Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Landkreis Bayreuth

Waischenfeld town center – View of Pottenstein loop from Pfaffenberg

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Waischenfeld town center – View of Pottenstein loop from Pfaffenberg

01:42

25.0km

420m

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: September 26, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

1

5.93 km

View of Waischenfeld Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful resting places directly on the Wiesent, with a view of the city and the tower. Super

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2

6.22 km

Wehrl Stadtmühle Watermill on the Wiesent

Highlight • Monument

Right next to the tourist information on the bridge you have the best view of this imposing water wheel, where the Wiesent is powered by the water.

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3

6.24 km

Waischenfeld town center

Highlight • Settlement

The state-recognized climatic health resort on the Wiesent offers many sights with its districts. The most important are: Waischenfeld Castle, Rabeneck Castle, the sculptures on the waterfront in Waischenfeld, the …

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4

16.7 km

View of Pottenstein

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this point you have a wonderful view of Pottenstein.

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5

17.1 km

Pottenstein — Old Town and Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Beautiful place with many half-timbered houses, great for the Festival of Lights on January 6th. Fantastic valley view from the castle and the hillside/mountain paths.

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6

17.1 km

Pottenstein Market Square

Highlight • Settlement

the heart of the Franconian simply

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7

17.3 km

Half-timbered houses in Pottenstein

Highlight • Settlement

Very beautiful old town with a lot of half-timbered houses

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8

17.9 km

View of Pottenstein Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

The stairs are a bit challenging but the view is worth it

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25.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.0 km

1.60 km

221 m

171 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.4 km

3.32 km

243 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (350 m)

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