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Germany
Bavaria
Upper Franconia
Franconian Switzerland
Forchheim
Obertrubach

View of Pottenstein – Pottenstein Castle loop from Obertrubach

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
Germany
Bavaria
Upper Franconia
Franconian Switzerland
Forchheim
Obertrubach

View of Pottenstein – Pottenstein Castle loop from Obertrubach

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4.0

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23

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View of Pottenstein – Pottenstein Castle loop from Obertrubach

02:35

39.3km

560m

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 20, 2026

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

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10.4 km

Basilica of the Holy Trinity, Gößweinstein

Highlight • Religious Site

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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18.8 km

Tüchersfeld Rock Formations and Half‑Timbered Village

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The small village of Tüchersfeld is dominated by an imposing rock castle. The rock formations towering up here are the remains of a reef that grew up in a tropical …

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18.9 km

Hand Rock Formation

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4

24.0 km

View of Pottenstein

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From this point you have a wonderful view of Pottenstein.

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24.6 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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25.0 km

Pottenstein — Old Town and Castle

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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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25.0 km

Pottenstein Market Square

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The market fountain depicts life-size Saint Elizabeth.

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25.5 km

Pottenstein Castle

Highlight • Castle

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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39.3 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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24.5 km

9.78 km

2.62 km

1.73 km

655 m

Surfaces

33.4 km

5.03 km

554 m

349 m

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Highest point (540 m)

Lowest point (320 m)

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