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Franconian Switzerland

Forchheim

Gößweinstein

View of Pottenstein Castle – Pottenstein Market Square loop from Gößweinstein

Routes

Bike touring routes & trails

Germany

Bavaria

Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Forchheim

Gößweinstein

View of Pottenstein Castle – Pottenstein Market Square loop from Gößweinstein

Moderate

4.0

(2)

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View of Pottenstein Castle – Pottenstein Market Square loop from Gößweinstein

01:26

17.2km

330m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 30, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 3.56 km for 12 m

After 4.00 km for 18 m

After 7.24 km for 21 m

After 7.32 km for 11 m

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539 m

Basilica of the Holy Trinity, Gößweinstein

Highlight • Religious Site

Built by Balthasar Neumann, the predominantly white interior is splendidly furnished. In the votive chamber that can be visited, over 100 life-size wax figures are exhibited, which were donated as …

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3.14 km

Tüchersfeld Rock Formations and Half‑Timbered Village

Highlight • Natural Monument

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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3.28 km

Hand Rock Formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

3.37 km

Franconian Switzerland Museum Tüchersfeld

Highlight • Historical Site

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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3.39 km

Village Entrance Sign of Tüchersfeld

Highlight • Structure

This is a nice sign at the entrance to the town.

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8.44 km

View of Pottenstein Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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9.09 km

Pottenstein Market Square

Highlight • Settlement

The market fountain depicts life-size Saint Elizabeth.

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9.12 km

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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17.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.11 km

3.80 km

3.02 km

2.51 km

1.74 km

Surfaces

6.58 km

5.17 km

4.26 km

685 m

436 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (340 m)

Weather

Monday 25 May

29°C

14°C

0 %

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View of Pottenstein Castle – Pottenstein Market Square loop from Gößweinstein

Basilica of the Holy Trinity, Gößweinstein

Tüchersfeld Rock Formations and Half‑Timbered Village

Hand Rock Formation

Franconian Switzerland Museum Tüchersfeld

Village Entrance Sign of Tüchersfeld

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Pottenstein Market Square

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