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Bavaria
Middle Franconia
Nürnberger Land
Kirchensittenbach

Hohenstein Castle – Cliffs on the Pegnitz River loop from Schnaittach

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Bike touring routes & trails
Germany
Bavaria
Middle Franconia
Nürnberger Land
Kirchensittenbach

Hohenstein Castle – Cliffs on the Pegnitz River loop from Schnaittach

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Hohenstein Castle – Cliffs on the Pegnitz River loop from Schnaittach

02:24

26.8km

600m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 3.22 km for 33 m

After 9.72 km for 11 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.38 km

Algersdorf Half-timbered Houses

Highlight • Settlement

Small village with half-timbered houses, known for its March snowdrop forest.

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2

3.22 km

Hohenstein Castle

Highlight • Castle

The highest point in the Nuremberg region, so you also have a beautiful view here. Visiting the castle requires some off-road mobility, but is highly recommended.

In winter, when there …

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3

12.2 km

Beautiful little town through which the Pegnitz flows. Very idyllic!

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4

12.8 km

The **Mühlwand climbing rock** near Velden is a popular destination for climbing enthusiasts and offers a variety of routes in a picturesque setting. Here is some interesting information about this climbing rock:

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5

13.6 km

Hirsch Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This magnificent stag stands on the bridge near Güntersthal, a rare beautiful specimen. The life-size deer sculpture is an eye-catcher and not only popular with children. Worth seeing!

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6

15.3 km

Cliffs on the Pegnitz River

Highlight • Natural Monument

Great bike path along a rock face, you always discover something new.

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7

15.5 km

Watch while they're still here

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8

16.1 km

Pegnitz Valley Wooden Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

There are a few pedestrian and railway bridges here. Worth seeing !

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21.8 km

Hüllweiher

Lake

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26.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.1 km

8.36 km

2.38 km

1.92 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.3 km

6.65 km

4.45 km

2.93 km

412 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (600 m)

Lowest point (370 m)

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Sunday 11 October

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1°C

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