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 30, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 39.9 km for 85 m

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13.2 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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13.7 km

View of the Pegnitz River in Lauf

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From here you have a wonderful view of the weir and the Pegnitz. This has a length of about 113 km.
The river name goes back to the name "Paginza" …

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26.9 km

Pegnitz River at Olga Pöhlmann Trail

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One of the most beautiful Pegnitz views in the Pegnitztal Ost.

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27.8 km

Pegnitz Valley East Nature Reserve

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Nuremberg is full of green oases and since December 2018 parts of the Pegnitz have been designated as the Pegnitztal Ost nature reserve. Stroll along the Pegnitz, have a picnic …

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28.7 km

Fabrikgut Hammer

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The area has been a listed building as an industrial history ensemble since 1977. It is freely accessible all year round and you can stroll through the old buildings of the former metalworks.

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39.9 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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39.9 km

Old Town Hall, Lauf an der Pegnitz

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Not only that, the old town hall is picturesquely situated in the middle of the market square of Lauf, you can eat there and sit outside in the marketplace and watch the pedestrian traffic.

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98.5 km

Amberg Glider Airfield

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Information about the airfield: lsg-amberg.de/flugplatz

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135 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

59.4 km

34.7 km

22.6 km

16.7 km

1.04 km

475 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

111 km

11.9 km

8.76 km

2.98 km

467 m

145 m

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