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Pegnitz Valley Cycle Path – Hersbruck Castle loop from Reichenschwand

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Pegnitz Valley Cycle Path – Hersbruck Castle loop from Reichenschwand

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4.9

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Pegnitz Valley Cycle Path – Hersbruck Castle loop from Reichenschwand

02:49

41.3km

340m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 2, 2026

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

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Start point

Train Station

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3.51 km

Divergence Pathway in Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

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A nice cycle path away from the road, with wonderful views over the beautiful Hersbruck area.

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16.0 km

View of the Pegnitz River and the Old Railway Bridge

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The cycle path leads along the meandering Pegnitz, great views of the bridge.

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18.4 km

Weir and rest area in Alfalter on the Pegnitz River

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The right place for a break. Directly on the Pegnitz is the apartment house Pegnitzmühle, formerly old mill. The "special buildings" appearing in older descriptions, a mill and a brewery, …

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18.8 km

Pegnitz Valley Cycle Path

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Beautiful bike path with fine gravel through a beautiful landscape along the Pegnitz. Nice to be driven bike path in the beautiful Pegnitztal.

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26.2 km

Happurg Quarry Lake

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Terrace of the "Restaurant am Baggersee"

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29.2 km

Hersbruck Castle

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Built before 1000 as a castle to protect the Pegnitz Bridge. In 1360, Emperor Charles IV bought the land and had a house built for the New Bohemian administrator. In …

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29.7 km

Beautiful cycle path in an open area near Hersbruck

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Since you can really make pace.

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31.4 km

Cycling Path Between Henfenfeld and Hersbruck

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41.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.0 km

11.1 km

8.91 km

7.99 km

952 m

252 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.4 km

7.52 km

4.35 km

1.25 km

823 m

Elevation

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (320 m)

Weather

Monday 8 June

18°C

11°C

16 %

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Pegnitz Valley Cycle Path – Hersbruck Castle loop from Reichenschwand

Divergence Pathway in Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

View of the Pegnitz River and the Old Railway Bridge

Weir and rest area in Alfalter on the Pegnitz River

Pegnitz Valley Cycle Path

Happurg Quarry Lake

Hersbruck Castle

Beautiful cycle path in an open area near Hersbruck

Cycling Path Between Henfenfeld and Hersbruck

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