Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 3, 2026

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Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 15.5 km for 87 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.26 km

Steinweiher

Lake

3.14 km

Fish Species at Hormesweiher

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The fishery association Eckental explains the fish used in the Hormesweiher on several boards. Quite interesting, what's going on in Franconian ponds.

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9.58 km

Gänsbrunnen Pond

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Linger and enjoy the view over the ponds

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15.9 km

Enzenstein Trail

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Downhill experience should be available and accordingly the equipment

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18.7 km

Rothenberg Fortress

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The fortress Rothenberg was built from 1729 to circa 1750 by the Bavarian Elector. It is located at about 580 meters altitude.

Guided tours are only available during the summer …

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19.6 km

Rothenberg Trail – End Section (S2)

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Great trail but a bit crisp

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19.7 km

Rothenberg Trail

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Challenging trail for experienced MTBers, above S2 below rather S1.

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24.1 km

View from Glatzenstein

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Rock massif of the Glatzenstein. Below the lookout rock there is a cave that was already used in prehistoric times. From the viewing platform you can enjoy a wonderful view that makes you forget the hardship of the ascent.

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24.8 km

S2 trail – Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

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That's a really great section.

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42.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.7 km

8.26 km

5.95 km

4.66 km

2.15 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.6 km

12.9 km

9.28 km

3.58 km

3.22 km

154 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (560 m)

Lowest point (330 m)

Weather

Sunday 15 February

6°C

-2°C

73 %

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Fish Species at Hormesweiher

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S2 trail – Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

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