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Franconian Switzerland
Landkreis Bayreuth
Pottenstein

Pottenstein Market Square – Rocky Path Along the Püttlach loop from Pottenstein

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Germany
Bavaria
Upper Franconia
Franconian Switzerland
Landkreis Bayreuth
Pottenstein

Pottenstein Market Square – Rocky Path Along the Püttlach loop from Pottenstein

Hard

4.3

(7)

97

riders

Pottenstein Market Square – Rocky Path Along the Püttlach loop from Pottenstein

02:35

28.5km

420m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 28, 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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Start point

Bus stop

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1.31 km

Pottenstein — Old Town and Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Beautiful place with many half-timbered houses, great for the Festival of Lights on January 6th. Fantastic valley view from the castle and the hillside/mountain paths.

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1.35 km

Pottenstein Market Square

Highlight • Settlement

the heart of the Franconian simply

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4

5.23 km

Rocky Path Along the Püttlach

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This place is very bumpy with roots and stones. No problem for a mountain bike, a trekking bike shouldn't have the thinnest tires. In a pinch you can push for …

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15.1 km

The lookout tower has stood on the 544 meter high Schlossberg since 1923, 97 steps lead up to the platform. From the top you have a very good view of the city and the surrounding area.

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6

26.6 km

Half-timbered houses in Pottenstein

Highlight • Settlement

Very beautiful old town with a lot of half-timbered houses

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7

27.2 km

View of Pottenstein Castle

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The stairs are a bit challenging but the view is worth it

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8

27.7 km

Felsenhütte Pottenstein

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28.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.6 km

6.24 km

2.40 km

2.32 km

1.20 km

709 m

Surfaces

19.7 km

5.34 km

2.37 km

748 m

313 m

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Wednesday 7 October

17°C

6°C

98 %

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