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Germany
Bavaria
Upper Palatinate
Amberg-Sulzbach
Illschwang

Upper Market, Hersbruck – Hersbruck Castle loop from Abzw. Wirsfeld

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
Germany
Bavaria
Upper Palatinate
Amberg-Sulzbach
Illschwang

Upper Market, Hersbruck – Hersbruck Castle loop from Abzw. Wirsfeld

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Upper Market, Hersbruck – Hersbruck Castle loop from Abzw. Wirsfeld

07:19

117km

940m

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: April 6, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Högenbachtal, Lichtenegg, Beselberg mit westlichem Birgland

Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

Naturpark Hirschwald

Waypoints

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Bus stop

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25.9 km

Happurg Quarry Lake North Shore

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The quarry pond invites you to swim and swim on hot days in summer. On the shore of the lake you can either spread your towel on one of the …

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29.2 km

Upper Market, Hersbruck

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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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29.8 km

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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73.7 km

Stone Bridge and the Old Town of Amberg

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cozy old town of Amberg, always drive carefully and be considerate of pedestrians!

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73.8 km

Amberg's "Stadtbrille"

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Always a beautiful sight and highlight of every city tour. The two arches are reflected in the water of the Vils and thus result in the well-known "Amberger Stadtbrille".

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74.5 km

Vils Suspension Bridge

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Very nice "suspension bridge" over the Vils as a connection between the city park and the sports facilities and Dultplatz.

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7

74.7 km

Hindenburg Bridge

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Wonderful route sections in the region around the city of Amberg

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82.3 km

Theuern Castle Mining and Industry Museum

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The Mining and Industry Museum is located in the Hammerherrenschloss, built in 1781.

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116 km

Vogelherd

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117 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

46.9 km

40.5 km

13.0 km

12.7 km

2.27 km

1.43 km

Surfaces

95.9 km

6.67 km

6.46 km

5.12 km

2.11 km

512 m

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Highest point (580 m)

Lowest point (330 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

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9°C

37 %

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