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Germany
Bavaria
Middle Franconia
Nürnberger Land
Lauf an der Pegnitz

View of Ottensoos – Hersbruck Castle loop from Lauf (rechts Pegnitz)

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
Germany
Bavaria
Middle Franconia
Nürnberger Land
Lauf an der Pegnitz

View of Ottensoos – Hersbruck Castle loop from Lauf (rechts Pegnitz)

Easy

4.6

(50)

478

riders

View of Ottensoos – Hersbruck Castle loop from Lauf (rechts Pegnitz)

01:33

25.6km

150m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 13 m for 92 m

After 25.6 km for 92 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

4.28 km

View of Ottensoos

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Always nice to look at when you come from Lauf to Ottensoos via the local road

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2

5.22 km

Ottensoos Village Square

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Very nice village square with a drinking water fountain, the town hall, the castle church St. Veit and the Cafe "Rotes Haus".

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3

5.29 km

Former synagogue, Ottensoos

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The former synagogue in Ottensoos is an impressive testament to Jewish regional culture in Franconia. It is considered one of the best-preserved and architecturally most significant rural synagogues in the …

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4

8.11 km

A drinking water fountain was installed here by the Zweckverband Hammerbachgruppe. Cyclists or hikers can freshen up here. There is a bench, a small rest area with a cyclist map …

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5

10.8 km

Since you can really make pace.

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6

12.9 km

Hersbruck Castle

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Built before 1000 as a castle to protect the Pegnitz Bridge. In 1360, Emperor Charles IV bought the land and had a house built for the New Bohemian administrator. In …

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7

13.3 km

Rest area right on the bike path with a seating area. A small bridge leads to Hersbruck.

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8

15.1 km

B

25.6 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.7 km

5.65 km

5.44 km

3.84 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.3 km

1.46 km

530 m

280 m

< 100 m

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Friday 29 May

28°C

14°C

84 %

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