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View of Houbirg – Happurg Reservoir loop from Fürnried

Moderate

4.3

(21)

95

riders

View of Houbirg – Happurg Reservoir loop from Fürnried

02:09

35.0km

290m

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: November 12, 2025

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8.99 km

View of Houbirg

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wonderful view of Houbirg viewing rock

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10.8 km

Happurg Reservoir

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The Happurger See (366 m above sea level) is a reservoir embedded in the Hersbrucker Alb, surrounded by the Houbirg (618 m), the Deckersberg (586 m) and Reicheneck. Created in …

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12.3 km

Nice little place with a newly designed village square. It's worth stopping off at the Glücksmühle or the lakeside terraces; the reservoir is great for a walk. Several hiking trails start from the town into the surrounding area.

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17.4 km

Hersbruck Castle

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Hersbruck Castle now serves as the seat of the District Court. Before the year 1000 it was built as a castle to protect the Pegnitz Bridge. In 1360, Emperor Charles …

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17.6 km

Water Gate

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The gate was rebuilt in 1601/2, the coat of arms (Aries) and the year can be seen on the facade. Next to it, at the bridge over the Pegnitz arm, stands the cobbled customs house from 1690.

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20.1 km

Happurg Quarry Lake

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Very nice, quiet bathing lake. Highly recommended is a visit to the restaurant on the Baggersee. Great burger.

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24.4 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 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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35.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.3 km

12.9 km

3.69 km

1.68 km

281 m

102 m

Surfaces

32.3 km

1.08 km

668 m

529 m

410 m

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (330 m)

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