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Effeltrich

Middle Swan Pond – View of Franconian Switzerland loop from Effeltrich

Routes

Mountain biking trails

Germany

Bavaria

Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Forchheim

Effeltrich

Middle Swan Pond – View of Franconian Switzerland loop from Effeltrich

Moderate

4.0

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Middle Swan Pond – View of Franconian Switzerland loop from Effeltrich

01:15

17.4km

200m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 17, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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90 m

Dancing lime tree

Highlight • Natural Monument

Especially in the Franconian region there are still many linden trees. Thanks to the expansive construction, this one is really beautifully designed

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8.44 km

Middle Swan Pond

Highlight • Lake

Varied pond landscape with two cool springs.

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9.80 km

View from Marloffstein Ridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

The whole Marloffsteiner ridge is in every season, but especially when good visibility prevails worth a trip. You can park on the road near this highlight and then head east …

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10.0 km

View from Marloffstein

Highlight • Viewpoint

All around Marloffstein on the climbs! Downhill runs beautiful views.

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10.8 km

View of Franconian Switzerland

Highlight • Viewpoint

With a clear view a wonderful vision.

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11.1 km

Clay pit of Marloffstein

Highlight • Lake

We used to bathe there. Some people still do today. However, today strongly overgrown. For wild nature.

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12.3 km

Adlitz Beer Garden "Zur Ludwigshöhe"

Highlight • Pub

Here you can sit comfortably with a beautiful view and enjoy delicious food and drinks.

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17.4 km

Effeltrich Fortified Church and Dance Lime Tree

Highlight • Historical Site

The fortified church with its thick walls and pointed towers is really impressive. The reason for the establishment in the 15th century were previous raids by the Nuremberg troops. Effeltrich …

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17.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.95 km

2.47 km

2.20 km

1.77 km

812 m

174 m

Surfaces

5.74 km

4.90 km

4.10 km

1.30 km

1.24 km

103 m

Elevation

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

Weather

Thursday 25 June

36°C

19°C

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Middle Swan Pond – View of Franconian Switzerland loop from Effeltrich

Dancing lime tree

Middle Swan Pond

View from Marloffstein Ridge

View from Marloffstein

View of Franconian Switzerland

Clay pit of Marloffstein

Adlitz Beer Garden "Zur Ludwigshöhe"

Effeltrich Fortified Church and Dance Lime Tree

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