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Germany

Bavaria

Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Forchheim

Egloffstein

View of Egloffstein Castle – View of Pottenstein loop from Egloffstein

Routes

Bike touring routes & trails

Germany

Bavaria

Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Forchheim

Egloffstein

View of Egloffstein Castle – View of Pottenstein loop from Egloffstein

Hard

4.8

(4)

riders

View of Egloffstein Castle – View of Pottenstein loop from Egloffstein

03:32

45.6km

750m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

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43 m

View of Egloffstein Castle

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The castle sits on a rock above the town of Egloffstein. Can be seen from many directions.

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7.34 km

Climbing Information Center Franconian Switzerland

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All information about climbing in dr Franconian in the immediate vicinity of practice rocks

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17.2 km

Schöne Aussicht

Viewpoint

23.4 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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23.5 km

Pottenstein Market Square

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The market fountain depicts life-size Saint Elizabeth.

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23.9 km

View of Pottenstein

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From this point you have a wonderful view of Pottenstein.

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24.5 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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31.8 km

View of the Basilica and the Castle in Gößweinstein

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Beautiful view of Gößweinstein and the surrounding area

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32.1 km

Basilica of the Holy Trinity, Gößweinstein

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Built by Balthasar Neumann, the predominantly white interior is splendidly furnished. In the votive chamber that can be visited, over 100 life-size wax figures are exhibited, which were donated as …

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45.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.2 km

17.4 km

4.12 km

1.43 km

425 m

Surfaces

22.8 km

11.5 km

5.91 km

4.96 km

395 m

Elevation

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Friday 22 May

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View of Egloffstein Castle – View of Pottenstein loop from Egloffstein

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Climbing Information Center Franconian Switzerland

Pottenstein — Old Town and Castle

Pottenstein Market Square

View of Pottenstein

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