Incredible cycling in the Nuremberg region
Bike Touring Collection by Nürnberger Land
10
Tours
23:42 h
204 mi
9,950 ft
To experience the diverse Nuremberg landscape in the truest sense of the word, this Collection of cycle rides showcases ten different day routes between 14 and 28 Miles (23 and 46 kilometers) in length. All of the routes begin from the same starting point, the medieval town of Lauf an der Pegnitz. Six of the routes start directly in Lauf, whilst four begin nearby in the surrounding area and can be reached either by bike or by train from Lauf.
On the cycle routes, you will experience the Nuremberg countryside anew again and again as each leg shows you a very special side of the region. Besides the numerous scenic beauties such as Pegnitz, Moritzberg or Lorenzer Reichswald, you will also learn a lot about the region’s history. On the cycle path "Industrial History", for example, you pass industrial monuments and museums and on the cycle tour "Cultural Landscape of the Middle Ages" you cycle through ancient towns and villages.
In the region of Nuremberg, there are more than 620 miles (1,000 kilometers) of marked cycle paths waiting for you to explore. They will lead you through the fascinating Northern Franconian Jura and the picturesque Pegnitz Valley. Here, you will experience enchanted pine forests and peaceful lakes. In addition to the incredible nature, there are also many cultural highlights such as castles, palaces, manor houses, and museums that you can discover whilst cycling in the Nuremberg countryside.
Although the cycling routes are very varied, they all have one thing in common: the wide range of restaurants along the routes. No matter whether you choose a sporty, natural or cultural route, enjoyable breaks and delicious Franconian cuisine are guaranteed - the perfect fuel for an unforgettable cycling experience in Nuremberg.
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Tours & Highlights
- Expert03:1526.6 mi8.2 mph1,525 ft1,525 ftExpert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Some portions of the Tour may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
In Lauf an der Pegnitz the round trip starts. Through the Sebalder Reichswald you drive towards Oedenberg. The place is located on a Liashöhe, from where you can enjoy a magnificent view of the area of Lorenzer and Sebalder Reichswald. In Castle Oedenberg, which was first mentioned in 1319 and is now…
- Intermediate01:3514.5 mi9.1 mph775 ft800 ftIntermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
From Lauf an der Pegnitz you cycle on this round trip towards the east. After the first few kilometers you reach Speikern. It is worth visiting the Franconian Hop Museum, which demonstrates the cultivation of hops in the "Hersbrucker Mountains" in the past and today on the basis of numerous devices…
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- Intermediate01:4816.7 mi9.3 mph700 ft675 ftIntermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
This magnificent round trip takes you around the Moritzberg. You can start them in Lauf an der Pegnitz, from where you conquer through dense forest and over lush green meadows south to the Moritzberg. The path always offers a magnificent view of the elevation of the Moritzberg (598 meters), the mountain…
- Intermediate04:0230.7 mi7.6 mph1,275 ft1,275 ftIntermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
This round tour begins in Lauf an der Pegnitz directly at the train station. At the beginning you follow the Heroldsberger Mühlenweg and cycle slightly upwards into the forest to Schwaig. In Schwaig, the castle with the public park is particularly worth seeing. On wonderful forest paths you then cycle…
- Intermediate02:1922.3 mi9.6 mph500 ft500 ftIntermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
The round trip starts at the Pegnitzwiese car park in Lauf an der Pegnitz and leads past the Landratsamt and the S-Bahn station "Lauf West" to the old industrial town of Röthenbach. On the Laufer Weg you cycle to Schwaig, which was first documented in 1369 and has a lovely castle with park to offer…
- Intermediate02:2922.2 mi9.0 mph750 ft500 ftIntermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
On this bike tour between Nuremberg and Simmelsdorf you can take the bike on a journey through time in industrial history. Lauf an der Pegnitz is right in the middle of the tour, so you can also start here and cycle either in the direction of Nuremberg or Simmelsdorf.
The varied bike path takes you along…
- Intermediate01:5817.9 mi9.1 mph1,425 ft1,450 ftIntermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
The tour starts at the station of Hedersdorf near Schnaittach, not far from Lauf an der Pegnitz. From here you cycle through the valley heading north to Simmelsdorf. The municipality has a large number of architectural monuments, monuments and cultural assets: no less than six manor houses and castles…
- Intermediate01:4815.7 mi8.7 mph1,050 ft1,050 ftIntermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
This varied round trip starts in Spiekern near the station. The small town is not far from Lauf an der Pegnitz. From the starting point you cycle via Kersbach to the northeast. Right above in the woods you can see the outstanding rocks of the Glatzenstein. The mountain is a popular vantage point, which…
- Intermediate02:1020.4 mi9.4 mph1,350 ft1,350 ftIntermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
This culture tour starts in Ottensoos, not far from Lauf an der Pegnitz. You cycle on flat paths to Henfenfeld, which is over 900 years old. The local castle was the seat of the Pfinzing patrician family from Nuremberg for 300 years. Paul Pfinzing is the creator of the “Pfinzing Atlas”, a detailed survey…
- Intermediate02:1717.0 mi7.4 mph625 ft650 ftIntermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Starting point of this tour is the S-Bahn station Schwaig. Here you come from Lauf an der Pegnitz on the S-Bahn or you go comfortably by bike. The place Schwaig was first mentioned in documents in 1360 and is located on the southern edge of the Pegnitz Valley. It owes its origin to the Zeidlerwesen…
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Collection Stats
- Tours10
- Distance204 mi
- Duration23:42 h
- Elevation9,950 ft
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