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Upper Franconia
Franconian Switzerland
Landkreis Bayreuth
Pegnitz

View of Pegnitz – Michelfeld Monastery loop from Reisach

Hard

5.0

(5)

20

hikers

View of Pegnitz – Michelfeld Monastery loop from Reisach

07:25

27.3km

380m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 20, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.71 km

Pedestrian bridge over the Pegnitz

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It's wonderful how the different paths cross.

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2

2.58 km

Pegnitz Town Center

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The small town with its train station is a perfect starting point for many hikers who would like to travel by train to the Franconian Switzerland.

The small marketplace with …

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3

6.79 km

Viewpoint bench on Zipser Berg

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Sunny bench with good views

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4

10.3 km

View from Hainberg

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Nice view over Pegnitz and Hainbronn.

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11.4 km

Pegnitz-Blick

Viewpoint

6

14.0 km

Penzenreuth Chapel

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Under old trees there is a newer chapel next to the ruins of an old one and a nice rest area with a great view!

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7

15.9 km

Cave

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8

17.2 km

From the terrace you have a nice view of the ND Schmelcherfels (climbing rocks). Unfortunately only open on a few Sundays a year!

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9

20.2 km

Michelfeld Monastery

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Renovated monastery with beautiful outdoor facilities. The lookout tower on the nearby hill has been ruined and closed for many years!

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27.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.0 km

3.43 km

3.03 km

2.76 km

124 m

Surfaces

8.18 km

8.00 km

6.30 km

3.05 km

1.68 km

111 m

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Highest point (550 m)

Lowest point (410 m)

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