Great Lochstein – Little Lochstein loop from Bernheck

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Great Lochstein – Little Lochstein loop from Bernheck

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Great Lochstein – Little Lochstein loop from Bernheck

02:39

33.9km

400m

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

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

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16.1 km

Narrow Bridge Over the A9 Motorway

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Attention source of danger! The narrow bridge connects the two districts of Neudorf, which are separated by the motorway.
There are also several cycle routes that lead over it.
Unfortunately, …

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19.4 km

St. Bartholomew's Church, Pegnitz

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The Bartholomäuskirche in Pegnitz was inaugurated in 1900 and as a large church it had 1270 seats and a spacious sacristy.

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20.4 km

Pegnitz Train Station

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The Pegnitz train station is located on the Pegnitz River of the same name on the Nuremberg - Bayreuth line. The bus station is on the station square.

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26.7 km

Great Lochstein

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The Großer Lochstein is probably one of the most impressive rock formations in the Veldensteiner Forest area. The imposing rock tower is crossed at the base by a passage cave …

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28.0 km

Großer Stern (Veldensteiner Forst)

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In addition to the "Little Star", the "Big Star" is one of the central landmarks in the Veldenstein Forest. Numerous hiking or cycling trails pass here.

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28.8 km

Little Lochstein

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The Little Lochstein is well signposted and appears almost like in Tolkien's Shire, like a cottage of Bilbo, Frodo or another hobbit. It is a crag with a cave running …

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29.6 km

Red Cross

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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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33.7 km