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Germany
Bavaria
Middle Franconia
Nürnberger Land
Vorra

Hohenstein Castle – Velden Historic Town Centre loop from Vorra (Pegnitz)

Routes
Mountain biking trails
Germany
Bavaria
Middle Franconia
Nürnberger Land
Vorra

Hohenstein Castle – Velden Historic Town Centre loop from Vorra (Pegnitz)

Hard

5.0

(1)

10

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Hohenstein Castle – Velden Historic Town Centre loop from Vorra (Pegnitz)

04:06

46.7km

910m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 18, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 9.93 km for 131 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1.32 km

Schloss Artelshofen

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Schloss Artelshofen is a manor house in Vorra-Artelshofen in the Nürnberger Land. The origins of the estate probably date back to the late 13th century, the first documented mention dates …

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9.93 km

Hohenstein Castle

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The highest point in the Nuremberg region, so you also have a beautiful view here. Visiting the castle requires some off-road mobility, but is highly recommended.

In winter, when there …

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10.7 km

Hüllweiher

Lake

4

19.0 km

Velden Historic Town Centre

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The best view of Velden can be enjoyed from the vantage points above the Pegnitz.

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19.0 km

Beautiful little town through which the Pegnitz flows. Very idyllic!

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22.9 km

Veldenstein Castle

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At this address you will find many helpful and interesting information about the castle: burg-veldenstein.de

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26.6 km

Mystery Grotto

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In winter, beautiful ice formations can be admired here, also inside. The strange name of the cave can be traced back to a legend. There is an information board in front of the entrance.

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9

28.6 km

Breitensteiner Bäuerin Cave

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Imposing cave - must have seen.

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46.7 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.4 km

6.80 km

5.33 km

2.22 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.1 km

10.4 km

9.31 km

9.16 km

5.17 km

725 m

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Lowest point (360 m)

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