Egloffstein Castle
Road Cycling Highlight
Recommended by 102 out of 107 road cyclists
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura
Location: Egloffstein, Forchheim, Franconian Switzerland, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany
Best Road Cycling Rides to Egloffstein Castle
- Easy
5.0
(1)
27
Egloffstein Castle – View of Walberla loop from Forchheim (Oberfr)01:39
40.7km
190m
Intermediate4.6
(15)
151
View of Pottenstein Castle – View of Neideck Castle Ruins loop from Gosberg03:08
73.9km
520m
Expert4.8
(33)
349
Pass Marloffstein – View of Ehrenbürg from Gaiganz loop from Erlangen02:57
58.6km
920m
Tips
Egloffstein Castle is the landmark of the village of the same name and towers over the Trubach Valley as its landmark. The building is a high medieval aristocratic castle and can be visited.
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•March 31, 2021
Situated high above the valley on a rocky crown, the core probably dates back to the 12th century
translated by•June 18, 2025
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Description
Location: Egloffstein, Forchheim, Franconian Switzerland, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany
Best Road Cycling Rides to Egloffstein Castle
- Easy
5.0
(1)
27
Egloffstein Castle – View of Walberla loop from Forchheim (Oberfr)01:39
40.7km
190m
Intermediate4.6
(15)
151
View of Pottenstein Castle – View of Neideck Castle Ruins loop from Gosberg03:08
73.9km
520m
Expert4.8
(33)
349
Pass Marloffstein – View of Ehrenbürg from Gaiganz loop from Erlangen02:57
58.6km
920m
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