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Middle Franconia

Stadtkirche Hersbruck – Lauf Castle loop from Rückersdorf (Mittelfr)

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Middle Franconia

Stadtkirche Hersbruck – Lauf Castle loop from Rückersdorf (Mittelfr)

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Stadtkirche Hersbruck – Lauf Castle loop from Rückersdorf (Mittelfr)

01:44

28.1km

160m

Cycling

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

Last updated: February 26, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 62 m for 45 m

After 28.0 km for 30 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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2.58 km

New Pegnitz Bridge Rückersdorf

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Turned out very nice 👏🏻👍

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2

22.5 km

Hersbrucker Tor in Lauf an der Pegnitz

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The Hersbrucker Tor is one of the two remaining city gates of Lauf an der Pegnitz and marks the eastern end of the historic market square. The gate was originally …

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3

22.7 km

St. John's Church, Lauf an der Pegnitz

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The Johanniskirche (rarely also St. John's Church) is the largest church in the city of Lauf an der Pegnitz. The Protestant parish church stands at the west end of the …

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22.7 km

Lauf an der Pegnitz – Market Square

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The second, still largely preserved castle dates back to Emperor Charles IV, who had it completely rebuilt in his capacity as King of Bohemia between 1357 and 1360.

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22.8 km

Nuremberg Gate, Lauf an der Pegnitz

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Medieval city gate at the market in Lauf, with the inn behind it, it looks like it has fallen out of time. 👌😎

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23.1 km

View of Wenzel Castle (Lauf Castle)

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In Lauf an der Pegnitz you can not only stroll through the pretty old town, but also pay a visit to the Kaiserburg in Lauf. The castle stands on a …

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7

23.1 km

View of Wenzelsburg Castle and the Pegnitz Bridge.

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From the Pegnitz Bridge there is a wonderful view of the Laufer Wenzelsburg Castle.

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8

23.2 km

Lauf Castle

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Charles IV's overnight stay on his travels between Nuremberg and Prague.

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28.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.8 km

7.05 km

5.71 km

4.15 km

120 m

117 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.5 km

3.85 km

1.51 km

966 m

268 m

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Friday 15 May

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