Upper Market, Hersbruck – Hersbruck Castle loop from Hersbruck (rechts der Pegnitz)

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Upper Market, Hersbruck – Hersbruck Castle loop from Hersbruck (rechts der Pegnitz)

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Upper Market, Hersbruck – Hersbruck Castle loop from Hersbruck (rechts der Pegnitz)

02:20

34.4km

470m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 1 m for 40 m

After 34.4 km for 40 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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393 m

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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943 m

Hersbruck Castle

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Built before 1000 as a castle to protect the Pegnitz Bridge. In 1360, Emperor Charles IV bought the land and had a house built for the New Bohemian administrator. In …

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1.08 km

Hersbruck Water Gate

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The water gate is part of the medieval city fortifications from the middle of the 15th century, built during the Hussite raids and preserved in ruins, and stands on the …

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3.63 km

Happurg Quarry Lake

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Terrace of the "Restaurant am Baggersee"

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26.6 km

View of Houbirg

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wonderful view of Houbirg viewing rock

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27.5 km

Swimming Area at Happurger See

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Very nice rest area 🥰

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28.9 km

Village square with fountain in Happurg

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Nice little place with a newly designed village square. It's worth stopping off at the Glücksmühle or the lakeside terraces; the reservoir is great for a walk. Several hiking trails start from the town into the surrounding area.

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31.0 km