Weihersmühle Water Wheel – Weismain historic town centre loop from Görau

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Weihersmühle Water Wheel – Weismain historic town centre loop from Görau

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Weihersmühle Water Wheel – Weismain historic town centre loop from Görau

02:03

29.9km

370m

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 23, 2026

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

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Bus stop

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Wacholderhänge bei Kleinziegenfeld

Nature Reserve

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Kleinziegenfeld Cyclist Statue

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Very nice location! Also ideal for hiking

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Schrepfersmühle Restaurant

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Beautiful restaurant with good food in a wonderful location.

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Weihersmühle Water Wheel

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The waterwheel is located near the car park at Gasthaus Forelle. The old waterwheel used to drive a granulator. Unfortunately, today it is gagging.

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18.8 km

Gateway to Franconian Switzerland

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What a sight the imposing sandstones

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23.9 km

Weismain Weir

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The barrage serves to regulate the water level of the Weismain River; it is part of the system of hydraulic structures along the river that serve water management purposes. The …

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24.3 km

Upper Gate, Weismain

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The Weismain City Gate, also known as the Upper Gate, is a landmark of the town of Weismain in Upper Franconia. An impressive medieval city gate that was part of …

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24.4 km

Historic buildings in the old town include a street market established in the early 13th century, well-preserved city fortifications, a Renaissance town hall (1543), the parish church of St. Martin, …

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28.0 km

View from the ruins of Niesten Castle

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Not much remains of the once mighty castle complex. Niesten Castle was first documented in 1127. In 1190, it passed into the hands of the noble Andechs-Meranier family.
The Peasants' …

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