Upper Market, Hersbruck – Hersbruck Castle loop from Igensdorf

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Bavaria

Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Forchheim

Igensdorf

Upper Market, Hersbruck – Hersbruck Castle loop from Igensdorf

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Upper Market, Hersbruck – Hersbruck Castle loop from Igensdorf

03:46

59.2km

560m

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 20, 2026

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

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5.85 km

Panoramic View Near Illhof

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Far opens the view from west to south to east

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23.3 km

Tetzel Castle, Kirchensittenbach

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Beautiful castle complex from 1590 -1595 and part of the cultural-historical walking path. The complex was built on behalf of the patrician Jobst Friedrich von Tetzel next to the remains of an old moated castle.

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25.4 km

Cycle Path with Views Between Aspertshofen and Kleedorf Junction

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Nice cycle path with good surface.

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31.0 km

Upper Market, Hersbruck

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The upper market is Hersbruck's lively square, here you will find an ice cream parlor, cafes, smaller shops and restaurants. The square is surrounded and characterized by several beautiful Franconian half-timbered houses and the town hall.

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31.5 km

Hersbruck Castle

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Built before 1000 as a castle to protect the Pegnitz Bridge. In 1360, Emperor Charles IV bought the land and had a house built for the New Bohemian administrator. In …

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32.0 km

Beautiful cycle path in an open area near Hersbruck

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Nice wide view.

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40.0 km

View of Ottensoos

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Always nice to look at when you come from Lauf to Ottensoos via the local road

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43.9 km

Hersbrucker Tor in Lauf an der Pegnitz

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The Hersbrucker Tor is one of the two remaining city gates of Lauf an der Pegnitz and marks the eastern end of the historic market square. The gate was originally …

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