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Hartenstein

Recommended by 50 mountain bikers out of 51

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Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

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Location: Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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1. Happurg Quarry Lake – West Ascent to Ossinger loop from Hersbruck (links der Pegnitz)

52.5km

04:18

850m

Expert mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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2. Velden Historic Town Center – Pegnitz Riverside Trail loop from Velden (b Hersbruck)

27.7km

02:37

660m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Hartenstein – Velden Historic Town Center loop from Neuhaus (Pegnitz)

15.6km

00:59

200m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Rombea

September 14, 2019

Beautiful place with many leisure activities and sights, e.g. the Hirtenberg (563m), the castle with museum and the market fountain. The area around Hartenstein was first mentioned in a document in 1008. However, finds in the Petershöhle and in the Kühloch suggest that settlements date back to the Stone Age. Hartenstein Castle was probably built in 1250 by the Reich Ministries of Neidstein. The castle and town were besieged several times by Nuremberg troops, but they could never be taken. In 2003, the municipality of Hartenstein was able to purchase the castle and open it to the public for the first time in its history. Today it houses an exhibition on knighthood in Franconia as well as a restaurant.burg-hartenstein-touche.de

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Mari⭕

October 25, 2020

Great place for a trip. The castle is has a nice beer garden. The restaurant has great food and a unique view of Asus.

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Klaus Weber

May 13, 2025

Very nice view from the castle 👍

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Location: Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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Hartenstein

1. Happurg Quarry Lake – West Ascent to Ossinger loop from Hersbruck (links der Pegnitz)

2. Velden Historic Town Center – Pegnitz Riverside Trail loop from Velden (b Hersbruck)

3. Hartenstein – Velden Historic Town Center loop from Neuhaus (Pegnitz)

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