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Landkreis Bayreuth
Pottenstein

Pottenstein Castle – Püttlach Trail loop from Pottenstein

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Mountain biking trails
Germany
Bavaria
Upper Franconia
Franconian Switzerland
Landkreis Bayreuth
Pottenstein

Pottenstein Castle – Püttlach Trail loop from Pottenstein

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Pottenstein Castle – Püttlach Trail loop from Pottenstein

01:56

20.6km

420m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 31, 2025

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279 m in total

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542 m

Pottenstein Castle

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Beautiful 1000-year-old castle in a great location with a fantastic view over the rock town of Pottenstein. The castle has belonged to the barons of Wintzingerode since 1918. Parts of …

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2.31 km

Along the Püttlach

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Driven many times and yet always a wonderful trail.

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4.41 km

Püttlach Trail

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Definitely fun 💪

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6.53 km

Forest trail with wooden bridge near Püttlach

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Beautiful trail between the rest area and Püttlach through the forest. The ground is rooty and there is a beautiful bridge over the stream.

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11.9 km

Flow Trail in Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

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Beautiful section and an easy to ride, flowing trail. Just drive and enjoy the trail.

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12.9 km

Singletrack at the Zwergenhöhle near Hollenberg

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Demanding trail, S1, at the dwarf cave. The visit is worth recommending. The trail can actually only be ridden from above, pushing or carrying is the order of the day from below.

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13.4 km

Hollenberger Gate

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Gigantic rock breakthrough beer garden in front of it to pause.

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18.9 km

Himmelsleiter Observation Tower, Pottenstein

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The "Pottensteiner Himmelsleiter":
Height: 37 meters
Altitude observation deck: 25.5 meters
Diameter: 9 meters
Steps: 150
Tower of 80 tons of steel
Year of construction: 2014

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20.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.3 km

2.89 km

1.81 km

1.45 km

141 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.79 km

5.38 km

4.10 km

3.68 km

1.49 km

119 m

< 100 m

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