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Landkreis Bayreuth

Pottenstein

Upper Püttlach Valley – Püttlach Valley Trail loop from Pottenstein

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Germany

Bavaria

Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Landkreis Bayreuth

Pottenstein

Upper Püttlach Valley – Püttlach Valley Trail loop from Pottenstein

Hard

4.8

(152)

619

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Upper Püttlach Valley – Püttlach Valley Trail loop from Pottenstein

05:06

18.2km

290m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 3.50 km for 162 m

After 16.5 km for 88 m

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2.41 km

View of Pottenstein and Pottenstein Castle

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From the hiking trail there is a great view of Pottenstein, the mighty rocks on the outskirts of the village and Pottenstein Castle.

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3.07 km

Püttlach Watermill

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Quiet and busy area

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3.57 km

Mountain Rescue Cross with a view of Pottenstein

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Awesome view of Pottenstein with the castle, the Hoher Warte and the singer's house 👌

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12.5 km

Wooden Bridge Over the Püttlach

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Small bridge over the Püttlach. There is also seating right next to it.

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12.8 km

Hohe Nase Climbing Wall

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Impressive rock wall about 35m high with a projection that looks like a nose. The Geisskirche or Hohe Nase is a popular climbing rock.

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13.5 km

Upper Püttlach Valley

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Beautiful valley. Also good to hike with children.

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14.0 km

Püttlach Valley Trail

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Fantastic path over hill and dale and along the Püttlach

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15.8 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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18.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.12 km

6.53 km

2.27 km

1.49 km

639 m

182 m

Surfaces

9.45 km

4.73 km

3.14 km

787 m

121 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 4 June

18°C

9°C

65 %

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Upper Püttlach Valley – Püttlach Valley Trail loop from Pottenstein

View of Pottenstein and Pottenstein Castle

Püttlach Watermill

Mountain Rescue Cross with a view of Pottenstein

Wooden Bridge Over the Püttlach

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