Velden Historic Town Centre – Pegnitz Riverside Trail loop from Hartenstein

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Velden Historic Town Centre – Pegnitz Riverside Trail loop from Hartenstein

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4.8

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Velden Historic Town Centre – Pegnitz Riverside Trail loop from Hartenstein

01:47

22.6km

340m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.11 km

Pegnitztal Cycle Path Riverside Section

Highlight • Cycleway

4.68 km

View of Veldenstein Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

At the entrance to the Finstermühle there is this great view of the castle.

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7.20 km

Bridge Over the Pegnitz

Highlight • Bridge

8.73 km

Velden Historic Town Centre

Highlight • Historical Site

The best view of Velden can be enjoyed from the vantage points above the Pegnitz.

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11.7 km

Railroad bridge over the Pegnitz

Highlight • Bridge

Location, as already described.

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12.2 km

Pegnitz Riverside Trail

Highlight • Trail

Along the Pegnitz it is beautiful at any time of the year

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17.1 km

Pegnitz River

Highlight • River

22.0 km

View of Hartenstein Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

When crossing the Starße to Höflas you have a very nice view of Hartenstein and the castle.

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22.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.7 km

3.71 km

3.51 km

631 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.0 km

5.35 km

2.35 km

2.17 km

737 m

Elevation

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Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (360 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

13°C

8°C

72 %

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Velden Historic Town Centre – Pegnitz Riverside Trail loop from Hartenstein

Pegnitztal Cycle Path Riverside Section

View of Veldenstein Castle

Bridge Over the Pegnitz

Velden Historic Town Centre

Railroad bridge over the Pegnitz

Pegnitz Riverside Trail

Pegnitz River

View of Hartenstein Castle

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