Happurg Reservoir – Hersbruck Castle loop from Fürnried

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Happurg Reservoir – Hersbruck Castle loop from Fürnried

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Happurg Reservoir – Hersbruck Castle loop from Fürnried

02:08

34.9km

280m

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: August 4, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.99 km

View of Houbirg

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wonderful view of Houbirg viewing rock

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10.1 km

Happurg Reservoir

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The Happurger Stausee is a relatively small lake that you can easily cycle around on a four-kilometer-long route. The area around the lake is beautiful and you always have a …

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10.8 km

Happurg Reservoir

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There is a path around the lower reservoir that is used by pedestrians, cyclists, hikers and Nordic walkers alike. It can get tight, especially on weekends.

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17.4 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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17.5 km

Hersbruck Water Gate

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The water gate is part of the medieval city fortifications from the middle of the 15th century, built during the Hussite raids and preserved in ruins, and stands on the …

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20.1 km

Happurg Quarry Lake

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Terrace of the "Restaurant am Baggersee"

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24.3 km

Pommelsbrunn Bike Path

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Nice wide bike path in Pommelsbrunn, very good road surface, nice to ride.

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25.3 km

Beautiful cycle path from Hartmannshof to Pommelsbrunn

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Beautiful bike path from Hartmannshof to Pommelsbrunn along the railway line. Very good and pleasant to ride surface. Part of the Five Rivers Cycle Route.

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34.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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