Hard gravel ride. Very 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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Start point

Bus stop

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239 m

View of Pottenstein

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From this point you have a wonderful view of Pottenstein.

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738 m

View of Pottenstein

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Pottenstein is a prime example of a town in the heart of Franconian Switzerland, not only for its stalactite cave but also for its magnificent historical buildings, making it always …

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1.17 km

The beautiful Upper Püttlach Valley

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Romantic valley from Pottenstein direction Pegnitz. No traffic, just a narrow path through the forest and next door splashing the Püttlach.

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9.99 km

Plane Crash Memorial Trail

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Nice, easy to drive trail between the memorial stone at the crash site and Pegnitz.

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18.1 km

Mühlfriedlweiher

Lake

40.6 km

Klumpertal Stream

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The Klumperquelle is the main source of the Weihersbach and the fill is so enormous that three mills were once able to operate here immediately after the source emerged.

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41.1 km

like paradise

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The Klumpertal you must necessarily look, if you are in Pottenstein. Pure nature, awesome idyll, just awesome. Back over the Jägersteig, enjoy this.

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44.9 km

View of Pottenstein Castle

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On the way to the Kreuzberg chapel there is always a beautiful view of Pottenstein castle.

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45.4 km

Pottenstein — Old Town and Castle

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Beautiful place with many half-timbered houses, great for the Festival of Lights on January 6th. Fantastic valley view from the castle and the hillside/mountain paths.

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46.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.8 km

16.1 km

3.45 km

2.43 km

2.27 km

2.20 km

Surfaces

21.2 km

19.4 km

2.98 km

2.25 km

340 m

146 m

Elevation

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (370 m)

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View of Pottenstein

View of Pottenstein

The beautiful Upper Püttlach Valley

Plane Crash Memorial Trail

Klumpertal Stream

like paradise

View of Pottenstein Castle

Pottenstein — Old Town and Castle

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