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Wöhrder Lake – Pegnitztal East Nature Reserve loop from Hartmannshof

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Wöhrder Lake – Pegnitztal East Nature Reserve loop from Hartmannshof

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Wöhrder Lake – Pegnitztal East Nature Reserve loop from Hartmannshof

09:49

159km

1,130m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 9, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 56.2 km for 59 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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23.1 km

View of Wenzel Castle (Lauf Castle)

Highlight • Castle

In Lauf an der Pegnitz you can not only stroll through the pretty old town, but also pay a visit to the Kaiserburg in Lauf. The castle stands on a …

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23.7 km

View of the Pegnitz River in Lauf

Highlight • Viewpoint

From here you have a wonderful view of the weir and the Pegnitz. This has a length of about 113 km.
The river name goes back to the name "Paginza" …

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37.9 km

Wöhrder See

Lake

39.1 km

Wöhrder Lake

Highlight • Lake

It was really a nice local recreation area which is very well attended on weekends and when the weather is nice. The further you get out, the quieter it becomes.

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42.3 km

Pegnitztal East Nature Reserve

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

The government of Middle Franconia designated the Pegnitztal Ost as a nature reserve in December 2018. Designated paths and trails are accessible all year round. Otherwise, there are protected periods during which you are not allowed to leave the paths.

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56.2 km

Lauf an der Pegnitz – Market Square

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The second, still largely preserved castle dates back to Emperor Charles IV, who had it completely rebuilt in his capacity as King of Bohemia between 1357 and 1360.

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56.2 km

Old Town Hall, Lauf an der Pegnitz

Highlight • Historical Site

Not only that, the old town hall is picturesquely situated in the middle of the market square of Lauf, you can eat there and sit outside in the marketplace and watch the pedestrian traffic.

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67.9 km

Upper Market, Hersbruck

Highlight • Settlement

The upper market is Hersbruck's lively square, here you will find an ice cream parlor, cafes, smaller shops and restaurants. The square is surrounded and characterized by several beautiful Franconian half-timbered houses and the town hall.

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125 km

Hirschau Market Square

Highlight • Settlement

On the market square is a delicious little pizzeria that also have doner kebabs

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144 km

Wüstung Großenfalz

Nature Reserve

159 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

72.4 km

44.5 km

26.0 km

13.9 km

2.41 km

421 m

Surfaces

139 km

8.19 km

6.82 km

3.00 km

2.07 km

127 m

Elevation

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Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (300 m)

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Friday 21 August

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Comments

July 4, 2023,04.07.2023 #4: Nürnberg ~> Hirschau

We managed the fourth stage from Nuremberg to Hirschau on the Pan-European cycle path to Prague. Today even with a free overnight stay. All details in our blog under the following link
bike-tours-blog.blogspot.com/2023/07/nurnberg-hirschau.html

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June 5, 2024,Sachsenheim- Prag Pan Europa Radweg... - Tag 4 - Fahrradtour

Great cycle path through the Pegnitz valley along the river, and then partly on quiet roads through the Upper Palatinate.
There are always nice rest stops with benches and tables. Also perfect are some local bakeries and butchers for refreshments.

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Wöhrder Lake – Pegnitztal East Nature Reserve loop from Hartmannshof

View of Wenzel Castle (Lauf Castle)

View of the Pegnitz River in Lauf

Wöhrder Lake

Pegnitztal East Nature Reserve

Lauf an der Pegnitz – Market Square

Old Town Hall, Lauf an der Pegnitz

Upper Market, Hersbruck

Hirschau Market Square

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