Red Cross loop from Bernheck

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Germany

Bavaria

Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Landkreis Bayreuth

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Red Cross loop from Bernheck

Moderate

4.7

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Red Cross loop from Bernheck

01:57

24.7km

280m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

6.78 km

City wall tower and wall remains Betzenstein

Highlight • Historical Site

Above the north and south castles (not accessible as it is private). Essentially dating back to the 12th century, it was destroyed and rebuilt several times.
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6.99 km

St. Bartholomew's Church Betzenstein

Highlight • Religious Site

Betzenstein is a very beautiful little place with a lookout tower

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7.01 km

Tiefer Brunnen (Deep Well) and Well House, Betzenstein

Highlight • Monument

The deep well is still considered a technical masterpiece to this day. The 92m deep shaft was dug in just six years. Until November 1902, the deep well was the …

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8.36 km

Wassersteintor Natural Monument

Highlight • Natural Monument

To the right of the road between Höchstädt and Betzenstein is a forest path that is easily overlooked.

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18.8 km

Wolf Territory in Veldensteiner Forst

Highlight • Forest

The wolf is back in Bavaria - in 2017 the first returnee appeared in the Veldenstein Forest. The following year, the first puppies were photographed there with a camera trap. …

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19.0 km

Veldensteiner Forst Wildlife Park

Highlight • Natural

Excursion restaurant is now demolished

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19.2 km

Wooden Owl Sculpture in Veldensteiner Forst

Highlight • Structure

20.5 km

Red Cross

Highlight • Monument

At the "Trout Street" intersection is a red wooden cross that was cut out of a tree. This wooden cross is used for orientation and has its name from the red color.

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24.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.3 km

8.26 km

3.10 km

< 100 m

Surfaces