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Germany
Bavaria
Upper Franconia
Franconian Switzerland
Landkreis Bayreuth
Pottenstein

Pottenstein Market Square – View of Pottenstein Castle loop from Kirchenbirkig

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
Germany
Bavaria
Upper Franconia
Franconian Switzerland
Landkreis Bayreuth
Pottenstein

Pottenstein Market Square – View of Pottenstein Castle loop from Kirchenbirkig

Easy

4.7

(7)

41

riders

Pottenstein Market Square – View of Pottenstein Castle loop from Kirchenbirkig

00:52

11.6km

140m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 3.45 km for 80 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.71 km

Skywalk Pottenstein suspension bridge

Highlight • Bridge

2

4.75 km

Felsenhütte Pottenstein

Highlight • Mountain Hut

3

5.25 km

Pottenstein — Old Town and Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Beautiful place with many half-timbered houses, great for the Festival of Lights on January 6th. Fantastic valley view from the castle and the hillside/mountain paths.

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4

5.29 km

Pottenstein Market Square

Highlight • Settlement

The market fountain depicts life-size Saint Elizabeth.

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5

5.98 km

View of Pottenstein Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

The stairs are a bit challenging but the view is worth it

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6

8.40 km

Devil's Cave, Pottenstein

Highlight • Cave

The Devil's Cave is an impressive stalactite cave and part of the “Jura Caves Adventure World”. It is the largest of the numerous caves in Franconian Switzerland and a popular …

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7

8.56 km

Heiner's Trout Smoker

Highlight • Restaurant

Top recommendation, take a look. Very nice seats right by the trout ponds, nice service behind the counter, fair prices and delicious trout. The smoked trout is also available to take away.

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8

9.14 km

Rock formation near Schüttersmühle

Highlight • Natural Monument

It is better not to cycle through Püttlachtal on Sundays

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11.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.65 km

2.76 km

2.32 km

1.75 km

613 m

377 m

151 m

Surfaces

6.82 km

2.45 km

969 m

646 m

528 m

210 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (360 m)

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Tuesday 26 May

27°C

13°C

8 %

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