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Landkreis Bayreuth

Pottenstein

Schöngrundsee Lakeside Trail – Pottenstein Castle loop from Pottenstein

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Running trails & routes

Germany

Bavaria

Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Landkreis Bayreuth

Pottenstein

Schöngrundsee Lakeside Trail – Pottenstein Castle loop from Pottenstein

Moderate

5.0

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Schöngrundsee Lakeside Trail – Pottenstein Castle loop from Pottenstein

01:10

10.2km

200m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

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540 m

Pottenstein — Old Town and Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Beautiful place with many half-timbered houses, great for the Festival of Lights on January 6th. Fantastic valley view from the castle and the hillside/mountain paths.

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945 m

Statue of St. Elisabeth on the Weihersbach Bridge, Pottenstein

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The statue of St. Elisabeth stands on the Weihersbach Bridge below the castle. She is said to have stayed in Pottenstein for a certain time

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2.08 km

Schöngrundsee Lakeside Trail

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That's how it has to be as a path, a bit of rock, water and narrow paths, that fits.✌️🤗

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2.27 km

Trail from Pottenstein to the Teufelshöhle (west shore of the Schöngrundsee)

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Beautiful, wild romantic way.

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7.51 km

Himmelsleiter Observation Tower, Pottenstein

Highlight • Viewpoint

Definitely worth going up the 150 steps. Free ascent with a great panoramic view.

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8.64 km

View of Pottenstein and Pottenstein Castle from the Hohe Warte

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Great view from the weather flag on the castle and Pottenstein

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8.89 km

Pottenstein Castle is one of the oldest castles in Franconian Switzerland and houses a castle museum. It rises on a rock above the town of Pottenstein in the Upper Franconian district of Bayreuth in Bavaria.

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9.61 km

St. Bartholomew's Church, Pottenstein

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St. Bartholomäus Pottenstein is a two-aisled Roman Catholic parish church. The church was completed in 1493 as a Gothic church building.

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10.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.25 km

2.28 km

1.46 km

1.26 km

943 m

Surfaces

2.76 km

2.35 km

2.12 km

1.50 km

1.38 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (370 m)

Weather

Wednesday 3 June

22°C

11°C

61 %

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Schöngrundsee Lakeside Trail – Pottenstein Castle loop from Pottenstein

Pottenstein — Old Town and Castle

Statue of St. Elisabeth on the Weihersbach Bridge, Pottenstein

Schöngrundsee Lakeside Trail

Trail from Pottenstein to the Teufelshöhle (west shore of the Schöngrundsee)

Himmelsleiter Observation Tower, Pottenstein

View of Pottenstein and Pottenstein Castle from the Hohe Warte

Pottenstein Castle

St. Bartholomew's Church, Pottenstein

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