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Franconian Switzerland

Landkreis Bayreuth

Betzenstein

Rock with Eulenloch – Schmierhütten Rock loop from Betzenstein

Franconian Switzerland

Landkreis Bayreuth

Betzenstein

Rock with Eulenloch – Schmierhütten Rock loop from Betzenstein

Moderate

3.7

(3)

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Rock with Eulenloch – Schmierhütten Rock loop from Betzenstein

02:23

36.1km

340m

Gravel riding

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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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

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1.22 km

Betzenstein — Old Town and Castle

Highlight • Settlement

Betzenstein is the smallest town in Franconia. Nice little town with all kinds of sights, such as the adventure park, the historic town center, the Friedenslinde or the "Tiefen Brunnen". …

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11.0 km

Wildlife Park Veldensteiner Forst

Highlight • Natural

This small wildlife park is worth seeing for young and old, currently adults for 2 euros and children have free admission, you can park next door.

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16.9 km

Eulenloch Cave

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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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16.9 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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17.8 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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18.6 km

Pegnitz Cycle Path: Ranna to Pegnitz

Highlight • Cycleway

The bike path from Ranna to Pegnitz is wonderful. Initially slightly wavy over the corridors, then past an idyllic lake and then as a visual highlight the "Big Hole Stone".

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19.9 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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22.5 km

Scenic Road Through Veldensteiner Forst

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Unique, in the middle of nature, in the Veltenstein Forest. Here it is worthwhile to go on a discovery / to cycle. But on nice days there are a lot …

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36.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.9 km

6.43 km

1.59 km

103 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.4 km

6.00 km

2.47 km

2.01 km

184 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (390 m)

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Betzenstein — Old Town and Castle

Wildlife Park Veldensteiner Forst

Eulenloch Cave

Rock with Eulenloch

Antonius Chapel and Fischstein Memorial

Pegnitz Cycle Path: Ranna to Pegnitz

Schmierhütten Rock

Scenic Road Through Veldensteiner Forst

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