Brauerei Übelhack, Weiglathal – Pottenstein Castle loop from Glashütten

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Germany

Bavaria

Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Brauerei Übelhack, Weiglathal – Pottenstein Castle loop from Glashütten

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Brauerei Übelhack, Weiglathal – Pottenstein Castle loop from Glashütten

04:40

65.9km

730m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 28.4 km for 139 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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9.24 km

Brauerei Übelhack, Weiglathal

Highlight • Restaurant

The Übelhack brewery has been brewing the tasty Weiglathaler beer according to the German Purity Law since 1870. It is a bottom-fermented full-bodied beer that is made according to a …

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27.1 km

Himmelsleiter Observation Tower, Pottenstein

Highlight • Viewpoint

Definitely worth going up the 150 steps. Free ascent with a great panoramic view.

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28.3 km

Pottenstein Castle is one of the oldest castles in Franconian Switzerland and houses a castle museum. It rises on a rock above the town of Pottenstein in the Upper Franconian district of Bayreuth in Bavaria.

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31.0 km

Rock Formations at Bärenschlucht

Highlight • Natural Monument

Great trail through the Bärenschlucht; past mighty rocks it goes down to the campsite.

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31.2 km

Bear Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

The Bärenschlucht gorge, which gave the campsite its name, is considered the most important prehistoric site in Franconian Switzerland. The further path leads upwards through the gorge to Weidmannsgesees.

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33.7 km

Tüchersfeld Rock Village

Highlight • Settlement

next to the Neideck, a Wahezeichen of the Franconian

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39.2 km

Messingschlagerhöhle

Cave Entrance

43.5 km

Idyllic Trail along the Wiesent River

Highlight • Trail

Beautiful trail in the shade of the trees.

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51.1 km

Nankendorf Mill

Highlight • Structure

The impressive Nankendorfer Mühle is located directly on the Wiesent and was first mentioned in 1539. This means that she can look back on a long and eventful history, which …

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