Thurnau Castle – Wiesentfels Castle loop from Schloss Thurnau

Thurnau Castle – Wiesentfels Castle loop from Schloss Thurnau

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Thurnau Castle – Wiesentfels Castle loop from Schloss Thurnau

03:09

72.3km

630m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

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Parking

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476 m

Thurnau Castle

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Behind the walls of Thurnau Castle lies a rich history. Several noble families expanded the original castle over centuries into a sprawling palace complex. Particularly beautiful: you can not only …

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2.06 km

Cycle Path Through Golfclub Oberfranken

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The old railway line was used here, a clever decision.

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5.59 km

Friesen Spring

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The ascent from the center of Kasendorf to the Jura hill near Welschenkahl has a gradient of up to 8% over a length of around 2.7 km. The mountain runs …

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36.9 km

Wiesentfels Castle

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Wiesentfels Castle is a rock castle above the Wiesentfels district. Although the castle is privately owned, it can be visited. A board at the gate provides information about the castle …

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37.5 km

Wiesentfels Castle

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You don't see much when riding a road bike :(

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38.5 km

Hoher Knock Cave

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The cave in the limestone wall 'Hoher Knock' is also the namesake of the neighboring village.

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39.7 km

Waldmühle Inn Freienfels

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The Gasthaus Waldmühle is located in the idyllic Wiesenttal. Here in the northern Franconian Switzerland you can still find pure nature. Whether you are hiking or climbing or cycling, there …

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40.0 km

View of Freienfels rock castle

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The rock village of Freienfels is a picturesque district of the town of Hollfeld. The village is dominated by the imposing rock castle, which sits atop a dolomite cliff.

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72.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

46.6 km

16.4 km

8.46 km

1.02 km

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