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Germany
Bavaria
Upper Franconia
Franconian Switzerland
Forchheim
Pretzfeld

Feuerstein Observatory – Burg Feuerstein Airfield loop from Pretzfeld

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
Germany
Bavaria
Upper Franconia
Franconian Switzerland
Forchheim
Pretzfeld

Feuerstein Observatory – Burg Feuerstein Airfield loop from Pretzfeld

Moderate

4.7

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8

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Feuerstein Observatory – Burg Feuerstein Airfield loop from Pretzfeld

01:44

23.5km

390m

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: May 24, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.75 km

Schloss Pretzfeld

Castle

2

9.95 km

Feuerstein Observatory

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The Feuerstein Observatory is located on the Long Mile, a region of Upper Franconia about 35 km north of Nuremberg. It lies on the mountain between the city Ebermannstadt and …

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10.8 km

Burg Feuerstein Airfield

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Burg Feuerstein Airfield is a Bavarian commercial airfield near Ebermannstadt. It is licensed for motor aircraft, motor gliders, gliders, and ultralight aircraft up to 2000 kg (PPR 5700 kg), as well as balloons and helicopters up to 5700 kg.

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10.9 km

View from Burg Feuerstein airfield

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The detour is rewarded by the spectacular view to the west over the Regnitztal. In the beer garden you can watch the flight operations especially on weekends. Also sightseeing flights can be booked.

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10.9 km

Panoramic View

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On the one hand you can enjoy the great view over the surrounding area, on the other hand it is also very entertaining to watch the bustle of the small (sports) aircraft on the airfield Burg Feuerstein next door.

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10.9 km

This airfield is very idyllic and one of the most active airfields in Bavaria. On-site opportunities to fly in gliders, powered flights, microlight flights and even in glider aerobatics are …

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11.2 km

Feuerstein Airfield

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16.2 km

The quarry has probably been shut down for some time. I would like to have seen from the inside. The access was unfortunately blocked.

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18.8 km

Benches by the Flood Relief Pond

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Very nicely designed rest and relaxation options

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23.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.7 km

5.37 km

3.84 km

2.22 km

297 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.7 km

3.27 km

2.16 km

721 m

391 m

275 m

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

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Saturday 30 May

24°C

14°C

96 %

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