Pegnitz Valley Cycle Path – Happurg Quarry Lake North Shore loop from Stierberg

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Pegnitz Valley Cycle Path – Happurg Quarry Lake North Shore loop from Stierberg

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Pegnitz Valley Cycle Path – Happurg Quarry Lake North Shore loop from Stierberg

04:41

68.8km

570m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: August 19, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

LSG "Fränkische Schweiz - Veldensteiner Forst" im Regierungsbezirk Oberfranken

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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18.3 km

Pegnitz Cycle Path with Views of Cliffs

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Nice cycle path along the Pegnitz, you always have a beautiful view of the river and the climbing rocks in the Pegnitz valley.

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23.3 km

View of the Pegnitz River and the Old Railway Bridge

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The cycle path leads along the meandering Pegnitz, great views of the bridge.

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25.6 km

Weir and rest area in Alfalter on the Pegnitz River

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The right place for a break. Directly on the Pegnitz is the apartment house Pegnitzmühle, formerly old mill. The "special buildings" appearing in older descriptions, a mill and a brewery, …

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26.1 km

Pegnitz Valley Cycle Path

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Beautiful bike path with fine gravel through a beautiful landscape along the Pegnitz. Nice to be driven bike path in the beautiful Pegnitztal.

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28.1 km

Eschenbach village and moated castle

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Eschenbach is a part of the municipality of Pommelsbrunn, it is located in the Hirschbachtal at the confluence of the Hirschbach in the Pegnitz. The consecration of a church to …

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33.8 km

Happurg Quarry Lake North Shore

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The quarry pond invites you to swim and swim on hot days in summer. On the shore of the lake you can either spread your towel on one of the …

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34.2 km

Happurg Quarry Lake

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Terrace of the "Restaurant am Baggersee"

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54.7 km

Simmelsdorf Mill

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The mill has been proven as a hammer mill since the late 15th century. It has been operated as a paper mill since 1701. Various owners converted the former paper …

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68.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.5 km

16.3 km

14.2 km

8.26 km

2.59 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

44.5 km

14.0 km

9.82 km

580 m

Elevation

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Highest point (570 m)

Lowest point (330 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

12°C

4°C

65 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Comments

April 20, 2023,Osterbrunnenrunde🐔🐰🐇🐣🐤

The most beautiful Easter fountain is in Hohenstadt near Hersbruck. But without a fountain.

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July 18, 2025,PSD ♥️ Fahrt - Sinnesradweg Schnaittach bis Hersbruck

Sensory Cycle Path

Length: 161 km
Elevation gain: 2,006 m

On this cycle path, you can experience the nature, cultural landscape, and history of the Nuremberg region with all your senses at 14 stations sponsored by Sparkasse Nürnberg.

Further information about the Sensory Cycle Path can be found here: frankentourismus.de/wege/sinnesradweg-4191

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