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Bike touring routes & trails

Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Landkreis Bayreuth

View of Pottenstein – Pottenstein Market Square loop from Pfaffenberg

Bike touring routes & trails

Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Landkreis Bayreuth

View of Pottenstein – Pottenstein Market Square loop from Pfaffenberg

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View of Pottenstein – Pottenstein Market Square loop from Pfaffenberg

01:45

25.8km

430m

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: March 30, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

Waypoints

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1

5.93 km

View of Waischenfeld Castle

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

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2

6.24 km

Town mill Wehrl

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In the middle of the town of Waischenfeld is the town mill with one of the largest undershot water wheels in Franconian Switzerland. It has been owned by the Wehrl …

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3

6.46 km

Waischenfeld Town Center and Fish Sculpture

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Eismamsell has very good, delicious ice cream😋

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4

17.2 km

View of Pottenstein

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From this point you have a wonderful view of Pottenstein.

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5

17.6 km

Pottenstein — Old Town and Castle

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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

17.6 km

Pottenstein Market Square

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The market fountain depicts life-size Saint Elizabeth.

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7

18.4 km

View of Pottenstein Castle

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

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8

18.9 km

Felsenhütte Pottenstein

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B

25.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.3 km

1.83 km

377 m

171 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.0 km

3.29 km

308 m

120 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (350 m)

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