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Germany
Bavaria
Upper Franconia
Franconian Switzerland
Forchheim
Pretzfeld

View of Egloffstein Castle – View of Egloffstein Castle loop from Pretzfeld

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
Germany
Bavaria
Upper Franconia
Franconian Switzerland
Forchheim
Pretzfeld

View of Egloffstein Castle – View of Egloffstein Castle loop from Pretzfeld

Hard

4.7

(133)

549

riders

View of Egloffstein Castle – View of Egloffstein Castle loop from Pretzfeld

03:49

51.0km

650m

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: March 20, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

Waypoints

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10.2 km

Egloffstein Water Wheel

Highlight • Structure

The original use of hydropower was resumed here: the Trubach near Egloffstein carries around 1000 liters of water per second. Some of this water runs over a water wheel and …

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2

10.6 km

View of Egloffstein Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

A landmark that is steeped in history and is visible from afar.

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3

11.0 km

View of Egloffstein Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

The castle sits on a rock above the town of Egloffstein. Can be seen from many directions.

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4

18.3 km

Climbing Information Center Franconian Switzerland

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All information about climbing in dr Franconian in the immediate vicinity of practice rocks

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5

31.9 km

Basilica of the Holy Trinity, Gößweinstein

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Built by Balthasar Neumann, the predominantly white interior is splendidly furnished. In the votive chamber that can be visited, over 100 life-size wax figures are exhibited, which were donated as …

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37.6 km

Cave Entrance

Cave Entrance

7

37.7 km

Wiesent Valley

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

The bicycle and hiking trail along the Wiesent runs away from the road on the south side of the river. It always goes up and down and offers great views of the beautiful valley.

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8

47.7 km

Historic Water Wheel of Ebermannstadt

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The historical landmark of Ebermannstadt is located in the center of the city. The 17th century mill still rotates today. It is driven by the meadow. On the opposite side …

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47.8 km

Ebermannstadt Market Square

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Ebermannstadt is the central city in the heart of Franconian Switzerland.

The slender church tower of the St. Nikolauskirche shows the way to the old town of Ebermannstadt with its …

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51.0 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.7 km

20.4 km

4.81 km

4.61 km

538 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.1 km

13.5 km

6.20 km

2.71 km

2.39 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (560 m)

Lowest point (290 m)

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Sunday 17 May

19°C

2°C

58 %

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