Moderate gravel 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: March 22, 2026

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1.52 km

Schmierhütten Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

This remarkable rock is located directly at the main entrance to the Ranna water supply. The impressive rock formation in the massive dolomite consists of rock tower and boulder, it …

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9.86 km

Bench at the "Großer Stern"

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The "Big Star" is one of the central landmarks in the Veldenstein Forest. Numerous hiking or cycling trails pass here. There is a bench in the middle of this spider crab.

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11.1 km

Great Lochstein

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The Großer Lochstein is probably one of the most impressive rock formations in the Veldensteiner Forest area. The imposing rock tower is crossed at the base by a passage cave …

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16.7 km

Old Town Hall Pegnitz

Highlight • Historical Site

The historic Old Town Hall of Pegnitz stands in the middle of the market square and was built around 1347.

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21.4 km

The Cannoneer of Weidlwang

Highlight • Monument

Worth seeing. Going high when you have time.

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25.4 km

Mühlfriedl Pond

Highlight • Lake

The lake is directly on the way from Ranna to Pegnitz just before the Großer Lochstein. You can definitely take a break here. Small yellow flowers and water lilies grow …

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29.2 km

Rock with Eulenloch

Highlight • Cave

The owl hole is a karst cave, which is designated as a geotope (472R136) and a natural monument. The small cave is about 15 meters long and lies in a …

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30.0 km

Antonius Chapel and Fischstein Memorial

Highlight • Religious Site

It's actually called the Fischstein chapel. Fischstein was once a village and Eisenhammer an der Pegnitz, first mentioned in 1326 and dissolved from 1960 to 1991. The small chapel used …

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33.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.3 km

7.00 km

3.14 km

1.64 km

298 m

Surfaces

16.3 km

10.6 km

3.79 km

2.17 km

390 m

145 m

Elevation

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Thursday 9 April

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Schmierhütten Rock

Bench at the "Großer Stern"

Great Lochstein

Old Town Hall Pegnitz

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Antonius Chapel and Fischstein Memorial

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