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Franconian Switzerland

Landkreis Bayreuth

Plankenfels

View of Taschnerfelsen – Greifenstein Castle loop from Plankenfels

Franconian Switzerland

Landkreis Bayreuth

Plankenfels

View of Taschnerfelsen – Greifenstein Castle loop from Plankenfels

Hard

5.0

(1)

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View of Taschnerfelsen – Greifenstein Castle loop from Plankenfels

02:38

39.1km

460m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 15.3 km for 138 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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904 m

Old Railway Line and Stone Arch Bridge in Lochautal

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Bahntrassenradweg the old connection BT <> Hollfeld, pleasant incline but gravel.

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4.12 km

little paradise on the Wiesent

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I didn't call it the little paradise for nothing, but you should always keep in mind that this beautiful place is privately owned, the owners have nothing against a short …

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5.13 km

Hollfeld-Stechendorf railroad cycle path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Nice to drive this Bahntrassenradweg, fine gravel.

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14.6 km

View of Taschnerfelsen

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The Taschnerfelsen is a rock wall near Neuhaus, a district of Aufseß in the district of Bayreuth in Bavaria. He is designated as a geotope and natural monument. The rock …

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15.6 km

Viewpoint

18.7 km

Monument D-4-72-115-13
"Round tower on stone platform with stairs, the basement of ashlar masonry, upper floors of smooth limestone, lost former viewing platform, inscribed above entrance: 1883"
Source: Bavarian State …

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23.3 km

Greifenstein Castle

Highlight • Castle

Greifenstein Castle is one of the most famous mountain castles in the Frankenjura. The first mention was made in 1172. The core of the castle is medieval, but the outer …

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23.4 km

Linden Avenue to Greifenstein Castle

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Imposing driveway to Greifenstein Castle (to visit). The old avenue trees and the central viewpoint of the pavilion nestled in paddocks look quite surprising for the typical Franconian landscape.

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28.5 km

Aufseß — the town with the highest brewery density

Highlight • Settlement

Aufseß is a small beautiful place with some nice highlights.

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39.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.3 km

11.3 km

3.84 km

3.06 km

2.69 km

Surfaces

15.7 km

14.3 km

4.89 km

3.75 km

310 m

152 m

Elevation

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (370 m)

Weather

Monday 8 June

18°C

9°C

57 %

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View of Taschnerfelsen – Greifenstein Castle loop from Plankenfels

Old Railway Line and Stone Arch Bridge in Lochautal

little paradise on the Wiesent

Hollfeld-Stechendorf railroad cycle path

View of Taschnerfelsen

Hugo Tower

Greifenstein Castle

Linden Avenue to Greifenstein Castle

Aufseß — the town with the highest brewery density

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