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Germany
Bavaria
Upper Franconia
Franconian Switzerland

Great Lochstein – Path Along the Pegnitz River loop from Plech

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Bike touring routes & trails
Germany
Bavaria
Upper Franconia
Franconian Switzerland

Great Lochstein – Path Along the Pegnitz River loop from Plech

Hard

4.8

(46)

226

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Great Lochstein – Path Along the Pegnitz River loop from Plech

05:52

81.2km

850m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very 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: April 15, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

Waypoints

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Parking

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14.2 km

Great Lochstein

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Großer Lochstein is probably one of the most impressive rock formations in the Veldensteiner Forest area. The imposing rock tower is crossed at the base by a passage cave …

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16.2 km

Mühlfriedl Pond

Highlight • Lake

The lake is directly on the way from Ranna to Pegnitz just before the Großer Lochstein. You can definitely take a break here. Small yellow flowers and water lilies grow …

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28.4 km

Path Along the Pegnitz River

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Most of the time, the easy-to-drive and varied cycle path always leads along the Pegnitz.

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32.5 km

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

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35.3 km

Cliffs on the Pegnitz River

Highlight • Natural Monument

Great bike path along a rock face, you always discover something new.

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35.5 km

Watch while they're still here

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45.1 km

The cycle path leads along the meandering Pegnitz, great views of the bridge.

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58.4 km

Upper Market, Hersbruck

Highlight • Settlement

The upper market is Hersbruck's lively square, here you will find an ice cream parlor, cafes, smaller shops and restaurants. The square is surrounded and characterized by several beautiful Franconian half-timbered houses and the town hall.

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81.2 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.7 km

33.2 km

7.29 km

6.81 km

264 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

42.3 km

21.9 km

10.3 km

6.38 km

340 m

165 m

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Lowest point (330 m)

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Monday 18 May

17°C

5°C

38 %

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