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Landkreis Bayreuth

Ahorntal

Pottenstein Market Square – View of Pottenstein loop from Glashüttener Forst

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Germany

Bavaria

Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Landkreis Bayreuth

Ahorntal

Pottenstein Market Square – View of Pottenstein loop from Glashüttener Forst

Moderate

4.7

(9)

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Pottenstein Market Square – View of Pottenstein loop from Glashüttener Forst

02:26

38.4km

420m

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: April 22, 2026

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

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18.0 km

Hand Rock Formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

18.2 km

Tüchersfeld Rock Formations and Half‑Timbered Village

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The small village of Tüchersfeld is dominated by an imposing rock castle. The rock formations towering up here are the remains of a reef that grew up in a tropical …

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Franconian Switzerland Museum Tüchersfeld

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The Franconian Switzerland Museum is located in the small village of Tüchersfeld near Pottenstein in the so-called Judenhof and displays objects from the history of the earth, archeology, history, agriculture, …

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22.8 km

View of Pottenstein Castle

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The stairs are a bit challenging but the view is worth it

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23.2 km

Pottenstein — Old Town and Castle

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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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23.2 km

Pottenstein Market Square

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The market fountain depicts life-size Saint Elizabeth.

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23.9 km

View of Pottenstein

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From this point you have a wonderful view of Pottenstein.

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24.8 km

View of the Schwalbenlochhöhle

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The Schwalbenloch is a striking rock formation and cave in the idyllic Mariental valley near Pottenstein in Franconian Switzerland. It is particularly known for its impressively large portal, but does …

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.1 km

6.60 km

3.99 km

1.21 km

303 m

179 m

Surfaces

32.9 km

4.64 km

349 m

327 m

154 m

Elevation

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Highest point (540 m)

Lowest point (330 m)

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Tuesday 26 May

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Pottenstein — Old Town and Castle

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