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Bavaria
Middle Franconia

Bench with a view of Lake Birkensee – Great Birch Lake loop from Nürnberg-Rehhof

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Bike touring routes & trails
Germany
Bavaria
Middle Franconia

Bench with a view of Lake Birkensee – Great Birch Lake loop from Nürnberg-Rehhof

Easy

4.6

(9)

68

riders

Bench with a view of Lake Birkensee – Great Birch Lake loop from Nürnberg-Rehhof

01:26

21.2km

110m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 35 m for 1 m

After 21.1 km for 1 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

7.49 km

Bridge Over the A9 Autobahn

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New motorway bridge - small increase, super surface - you can get over it easily

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2

10.2 km

Röthenbach Gorge

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Beautiful, flowing trail along the Röthenbach. Changing subsoil from sand to firm forest floor to root path. Shouldn't be a problem for MTB riders (S0 / S1). Very narrow in places, so be considerate of hikers and other cyclists.

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3

11.3 km

Aquatic plants in the small alluvial forest.

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4

11.7 km

ideal for a break

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5

12.0 km

View of Birkensee

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6

12.5 km

Great Birch Lake

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The Birkensee is a recreational area and belongs to the city Röthenbach. It consists of the Great Birkensee and the Kleiner Birkensee. Both bodies of water are fed by the …

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7

12.9 km

Birkensee Beach

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Good for a break

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8

13.5 km

Underpass at the Röthenbach

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Underpass under the A9. Not only practical but also nice to look at. Has its own charm.

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B

21.2 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.9 km

4.47 km

3.24 km

395 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.52 km

7.94 km

3.99 km

404 m

295 m

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (320 m)

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Friday 4 September

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