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Röthenbach an der Pegnitz

Birkensee Beach – Birkensee loop from Röthenbach-Seespitze

Röthenbach an der Pegnitz

Birkensee Beach – Birkensee loop from Röthenbach-Seespitze

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Birkensee Beach – Birkensee loop from Röthenbach-Seespitze

02:15

41.2km

240m

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: June 20, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Flechten-Kiefernwälder südlich Leinburg

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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10.7 km

Röthenbachklamm Forest Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Only when cars are on the move a bit tight.

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14.6 km

New cycle path section Ludersheim–Ungelstetten on Fischbacher Straße

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Racing cyclists were also considered - no edge when driving up

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33.7 km

The Birkensee is not developed for tourism, but very popular with many Nuremberg residents. The quarry lake is located about 20 kilometers east of Nuremberg, between Schwaig and Diepersdorf (municipality of Leinburg).

You can find more information here: br.de/franken/inhalt/heimat/birkensee100.html

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33.7 km

Bench with a view of Lake Birkensee

Highlight • Viewpoint

ideal for a break

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34.0 km

Birkensee

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful scenery and always worth a trip. Swimwear not necessarily necessary.

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34.3 km

Great Birch Lake

Highlight • Lake

The Birkensee is a recreational area and belongs to the city Röthenbach. It consists of the Great Birkensee and the Kleiner Birkensee. Both bodies of water are fed by the …

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34.4 km

Birkensee

Highlight • Lake

Great panoramic view of the Birkensee

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35.3 km

Little Birkensee

Highlight • Lake

Ideal for a short break. In summer you can buy something to eat and drink at the Großer Birkensee. There's a little can there that they sell things from.

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41.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.1 km

6.25 km

4.84 km

2.88 km

1.05 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.9 km

13.4 km

12.3 km

1.37 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (330 m)

Weather

Friday 17 July

26°C

15°C

44 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Birkensee Beach – Birkensee loop from Röthenbach-Seespitze

Röthenbachklamm Forest Road

New cycle path section Ludersheim–Ungelstetten on Fischbacher Straße

Birkensee Beach

Bench with a view of Lake Birkensee

Birkensee

Great Birch Lake

Birkensee

Little Birkensee

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