Lauf Castle – Cycle path along the Pegnitz loop from Röthenbach-Steinberg

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Röthenbach an der Pegnitz

Lauf Castle – Cycle path along the Pegnitz loop from Röthenbach-Steinberg

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Lauf Castle – Cycle path along the Pegnitz loop from Röthenbach-Steinberg

01:49

29.2km

180m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: August 12, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 8.93 km for 86 m

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5.53 km

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8.22 km

Lauf Castle

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Charles IV's overnight stay on his travels between Nuremberg and Prague.

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8.57 km

Lauf an der Pegnitz – Market Square

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The second, still largely preserved castle dates back to Emperor Charles IV, who had it completely rebuilt in his capacity as King of Bohemia between 1357 and 1360.

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8.81 km

View of Wenzel Castle (Lauf Castle)

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In Lauf an der Pegnitz you can not only stroll through the pretty old town, but also pay a visit to the Kaiserburg in Lauf. The castle stands on a …

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8.97 km

Wenceslas Castle, Lauf an der Pegnitz

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There was already a castle in Lauf in the 12th century, but it was destroyed at the beginning of the 14th century. It was only around 50 years later, namely …

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9.06 km

View of Wenzelsburg Castle and the Pegnitz Bridge.

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From the Pegnitz Bridge there is a wonderful view of the Laufer Wenzelsburg Castle.

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9.81 km

View of the Pegnitz River in Lauf

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From here you have a wonderful view of the weir and the Pegnitz. This has a length of about 113 km.
The river name goes back to the name "Paginza" …

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14.6 km

Cycle path along the Pegnitz

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The location on the Bundesstraße is more prominent. The traffic volume is considerable and the noise level is high. The Pegnitz is not visible in this section. Positively, the sufficient …

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