Signalstein (lookout rock) – View of Egloffstein Castle loop from Obertrubach

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Germany

Bavaria

Upper Franconia

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Forchheim

Obertrubach

Signalstein (lookout rock) – View of Egloffstein Castle loop from Obertrubach

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Signalstein (lookout rock) – View of Egloffstein Castle loop from Obertrubach

01:32

16.7km

390m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 9.45 km for 304 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.30 km

Franzosenstein

Highlight • Natural Monument

Interesting place with, according to tradition, probably terrible history. Today the rock in the "green hell" is used as a bouldering rock. The rock can be approached with the mountain bike without any problems.

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4.58 km

Cruel Pond

Highlight • Historical Site

According to tradition, at the end of the 18th century, citizens of Geschwand sought refuge on the Franzosenstein from Napoleonic troops who had invaded the surrounding areas. However, they were discovered and cruelly massacred and buried in this place.

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5.56 km

Signalstein (lookout rock)

Highlight • Natural Monument

Here there is much to look at suitable weather. Less the view (there are almost no more due to the tall trees) than the climbing activities all around and the …

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5.61 km

Klagemauer Rock Formation

Highlight • Climb

For climbers, the name Wailing Wall says it all. Anyone who tries to dig into the tiny holes here can quickly find themselves complaining. The rock is up to seven meters high and is part of the Signal Stone.

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6.22 km

Egloffstein Forest Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Versatile, slightly challenging trail with a few tufts of stone and roots. Should not be left out!

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8.79 km

Egloffstein Castle and Village

Highlight • Castle

Around Egloffstein there are many driving technique trails

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9.19 km

View of Egloffstein Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

In good position on the long-distance cycle path, Egloffstein 🏰

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9.43 km

Downhill

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

Beautiful downhill, opposite Gößweinstein.

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16.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.67 km

3.29 km

2.94 km

1.05 km

809 m

Surfaces

5.21 km

4.12 km

3.27 km

2.87 km

1.26 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (560 m)

Lowest point (360 m)

Weather

Sunday 18 October

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6°C

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Signalstein (lookout rock) – View of Egloffstein Castle loop from Obertrubach

Franzosenstein

Cruel Pond

Signalstein (lookout rock)

Klagemauer Rock Formation

Egloffstein Forest Trail

Egloffstein Castle and Village

View of Egloffstein Castle

Downhill

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