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Wiesent Riverside Trail – Mistelbach–Mistelgau Cycle Path loop from Waischenfeld
RoutesBike touring routes & trailsGermanyBavariaUpper FranconiaFranconian SwitzerlandLandkreis BayreuthWaischenfeld
Wiesent Riverside Trail – Mistelbach–Mistelgau Cycle Path loop from Waischenfeld
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Wiesent Riverside Trail – Mistelbach–Mistelgau Cycle Path loop from Waischenfeld
03:49
60.6km
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 3, 2026
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2.06 km
View of Nankendorf and the Wiesent River
Highlight • Viewpoint
As the name suggests, beautiful view of the Wiesent and Nankendorf
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2.70 km
Historic Nankendorf Mill
Highlight • Historical Site
An absolute highlight for history and photography enthusiasts in the Wiesenttal is the historic mill in the Nankendorf district of Waischenfeld. First documented in 1539, the striking building is one of the oldest architectural monuments in Franconian Switzerland. The current appearance as a long sandstone and half-timbered building with a hipped roof essentially dates back to 1800 and has been proudly owned by the Sebald family for centuries. Anyone standing on the idyllic riverbank today can admire the impressive undershot water wheel, which until 1992 still ground grain and today generates environmentally friendly green electricity. A closer look at the southern corner of the house also reveals historical flood marks, testifying to the dramatic water levels of past times. After extensive renovation in recent years, the owner family plans to make the fascinating historical mill technology inside accessible to the public in the long term as a small mill museum, making the place a perfect stopover on any discovery tour.
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3.65 km
Wiesent Riverside Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Anyone who follows the Wiesent downstream from the historic Eichenmühle mill experiences one of the most untouched and picturesque sections of the entire valley. This section of the trail combines spectacular geology, centuries-old cultural history, and a vibrant river ecosystem in a confined space and is best explored on foot or by bike on the paved, natural farm track. The adventure begins directly below the old mill property at the Truppach confluence. Here, the upper Wiesent valley celebrates a small, quiet river spectacle when the Truppach, coming from the direction of Obernsees, joins from the left. Framed by dense alder stands and willows, the confluence area has an almost enchanted atmosphere. Looking back from the small Truppach bridge, you are offered a fantastic panorama: in the foreground, the water merges, while in the background, the historic half-timbered mill and the imposing dolomite walls rise up. Continuing along the river course in the shade of these mighty, bright rock formations, you reach the historic river weir on the Wiesent. Where the water now gently babbles over the barrier, the economic heart of the valley once beat. For centuries, the weir regulated the water level for the so-called "Wässerwiesen" – a sophisticated irrigation system that is now a UNESCO World Heritage site. At the same time, the facility was used for fishing, which is reflected in the name of the subsequent hamlet, Aalkorb. The designation, over a thousand years old, goes back to wooden fish traps that were hung in the flowing Wiesent at precisely these weirs. Today, the former barrier has been ecologically redesigned so that rare fish species such as the brown trout can once again easily pass the obstacle on their migrations. Behind the weir, the valley widens slightly, and the path leads along striking, vertical climbing rocks directly into the elongated district of Waischenfeld, Nankendorf. Here, the Wiesent flows quietly and peacefully through the village, past old willows, and invites you to stop for a well-deserved refreshment after an eventful passage through nature.
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11.9 km
St. Rupertus Chapel (Obernsees)
Highlight • Religious Site
East, outside the village, on the county road to Bayreuth, junction Frankenhaag, stands the St. Rupert Chapel. Surrounded by an old cemetery wall and mighty Linden it has an idyllic location.
In Sankt Rupert there is no electricity connection, the services are held by candlelight. Even the organ has to be kicked. In the summer months of May, June, July and August, there is an evening service every Saturday evening at 19.30. This devotion has great popularity from the near and far surroundings.
Many people today appreciate the special quality of the water of the spring in front of the churchyard. They often come from the surrounding area to scoop and refresh themselves.
Incidentally, there is also a Sankt Rupert pilgrimage route in Germany. "With St. Rupert, the apostle of Bavaria, and Maria on the way", is the motto for pilgrims, when they walk to Salzburg starting with Altötting.
In Sankt Rupert there is no electricity connection, the services are held by candlelight. Even the organ has to be kicked. In the summer months of May, June, July and August, there is an evening service every Saturday evening at 19.30. This devotion has great popularity from the near and far surroundings.
Many people today appreciate the special quality of the water of the spring in front of the churchyard. They often come from the surrounding area to scoop and refresh themselves.
Incidentally, there is also a Sankt Rupert pilgrimage route in Germany. "With St. Rupert, the apostle of Bavaria, and Maria on the way", is the motto for pilgrims, when they walk to Salzburg starting with Altötting.
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23.2 km
Viertelstein Rock Formation near Mistelbach
Highlight • Natural Monument
The Viertelstein near Mistelbach is a free-standing sandstone rock, which the locals also call the Devil's Rock. The striking, isolated rock shows beautifully the so-called honeycomb weathering on its surface. Further information is available on the information board set up on the bike path.
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23.3 km
Mistelbach–Mistelgau Cycle Path
Highlight • Cycleway
The cycle path runs along the old railway line most of the time and is very easy to cycle on.
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28.9 km
Pathway Along the Mistelbach
Highlight • Trail
The Mistelbach cycle path is a central cycling connection in Bayreuth, linking the city center with the southwestern surroundings. It is considered one of the "established axes" in the city's cycle network.
The path leads from the Bayreuth city center (near the Rotmain-Center) along the Mistelbach out of town towards the municipality of Mistelbach. It is part of the regional connection from Bayreuth to Hollfeld, which partly runs along a former railway line. The route is considered easy to moderate and is well suited for families due to only short uphill sections.
The path leads from the Bayreuth city center (near the Rotmain-Center) along the Mistelbach out of town towards the municipality of Mistelbach. It is part of the regional connection from Bayreuth to Hollfeld, which partly runs along a former railway line. The route is considered easy to moderate and is well suited for families due to only short uphill sections.
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30.2 km
Bayreuth Market Square with Ständebaum
Highlight • Monument
Enjoy hearty Franconian specialties while breathing in Bayreuth's history? You can do that at "Oskar". The inn on Maximilianstrasse in the heart of the city center is a piece of city history: The building is one of the oldest on the market square - its roots can be traced back at least 600 years. Since 1999, the Wenk and Bauernfeind families of restaurateurs have been giving the building, which was once the town hall and police station, a rustic character. There is a cozy beer garden, a light-flooded winter garden, a lively bar and cozy parlors.
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60.6 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
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31.8 km
13.1 km
10.1 km
4.40 km
1.18 km
< 100 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
50.8 km
6.26 km
2.19 km
1.25 km
< 100 m
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