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Bavaria

Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Landkreis Bayreuth

Pottenstein

View of Pottenstein – Pottenstein Castle loop from Pottenstein

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Mountain hikes & routes

Germany

Bavaria

Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Landkreis Bayreuth

Pottenstein

View of Pottenstein – Pottenstein Castle loop from Pottenstein

Moderate

hikers

View of Pottenstein – Pottenstein Castle loop from Pottenstein

04:35

16.1km

340m

Mountaineering

Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

Waypoints

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126 m

Statue of St. Elisabeth on the Weihersbach Bridge, Pottenstein

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The statue of St. Elisabeth stands on the Weihersbach Bridge below the castle. She is said to have stayed in Pottenstein for a certain time

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1.53 km

Labyrinth on the Elisabethweg, Pottenstein

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Also a nice idea to create something like that.

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1.77 km

Himmelsleiter Observation Tower, Pottenstein

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Definitely worth going up the 150 steps. Free ascent with a great panoramic view.

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7.92 km

Hollenberg Castle Ruins and Viewpoint

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Even if the ascent, pushing and carrying the bike is really difficult, it is worth the effort to get to the Hollenberg castle ruins. From here you have a fascinating view. Unfortunately, the information boards are installed about 100m below.

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8.18 km

Hollenberg Mountain Station

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Nice, small snack bar with good snacks, there is also a vending machine for drinks. However, only open on weekends and with a limited number of seats, arriving early ensures the best seats.

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15.1 km

View of Pottenstein

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Pottenstein is a prime example of a town in the heart of Franconian Switzerland, not only for its stalactite cave but also for its magnificent historical buildings, making it always …

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15.2 km

Kohl Mill, Pottenstein

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The cabbage mill, one of eight mills in Pottenstein, originally built around 1718, was affected by the great fire in Pottenstein in 1736, then rebuilt and is therefore one of …

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15.5 km

Pottenstein Castle

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Pottenstein Castle is one of the oldest castles in Franconian Switzerland and houses a castle museum. It rises on a rock above the town of Pottenstein in the Upper Franconian district of Bayreuth in Bavaria.

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16.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.8 km

2.19 km

1.30 km

1.23 km

516 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.49 km

3.52 km

2.94 km

2.88 km

1.09 km

115 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 28 June

27°C

18°C

95 %

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View of Pottenstein – Pottenstein Castle loop from Pottenstein

Statue of St. Elisabeth on the Weihersbach Bridge, Pottenstein

Labyrinth on the Elisabethweg, Pottenstein

Himmelsleiter Observation Tower, Pottenstein

Hollenberg Castle Ruins and Viewpoint

Hollenberg Mountain Station

View of Pottenstein

Kohl Mill, Pottenstein

Pottenstein Castle

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