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Landkreis Bayreuth

Pottenstein

Pottenstein Castle – Devil's Cave, Pottenstein loop from Elbersberg

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Germany

Bavaria

Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Landkreis Bayreuth

Pottenstein

Pottenstein Castle – Devil's Cave, Pottenstein loop from Elbersberg

Moderate

5.0

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Pottenstein Castle – Devil's Cave, Pottenstein loop from Elbersberg

01:14

11.4km

180m

Running

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

Last updated: June 18, 2026

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.00 km

2.08 km

1.21 km

675 m

331 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.17 km

1.59 km

1.48 km

1.40 km

564 m

121 m

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (360 m)

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

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3.33 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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4.58 km

Pottenstein Castle

Highlight • Castle

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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5.64 km

St. Bartholomew's Church, Pottenstein

Highlight • Religious Site

St. Bartholomäus Pottenstein is a two-aisled Roman Catholic parish church. The church was completed in 1493 as a Gothic church building.

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5.68 km

Pottenstein — Old Town and Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Beautiful place with many half-timbered houses, great for the Festival of Lights on January 6th. Fantastic valley view from the castle and the hillside/mountain paths.

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5.87 km

Pottenstein Flood Protection Facility

Highlight • Structure

7.30 km

Felsenbad Pottenstein

Highlight • Rest Area

The Felsenbad Pottenstein was opened in 1926. One of the most beautiful outdoor pools in Germany awaits you behind the Art Nouveau walls.

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7.49 km

Schöngrund Lake

Highlight • Lake

The Schöngrundsee was artificially created in 1943 and is a popular destination for boating.

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8.49 km

Devil's Cave, Pottenstein

Highlight • Cave

The Devil's Cave is an impressive stalactite cave and part of the “Jura Caves Adventure World”. It is the largest of the numerous caves in Franconian Switzerland and a popular …

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11.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Weather

Thursday 9 July

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Pottenstein Castle – Devil's Cave, Pottenstein loop from Elbersberg

Himmelsleiter Observation Tower, Pottenstein

Pottenstein Castle

St. Bartholomew's Church, Pottenstein

Pottenstein — Old Town and Castle

Pottenstein Flood Protection Facility

Felsenbad Pottenstein

Schöngrund Lake

Devil's Cave, Pottenstein

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