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Bavaria

Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Landkreis Bayreuth

Pottenstein

View of Pottenstein – Pottenstein Market Square loop from Prüll

Routes

Bike touring routes & trails

Germany

Bavaria

Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Landkreis Bayreuth

Pottenstein

View of Pottenstein – Pottenstein Market Square loop from Prüll

Moderate

3.8

(12)

riders

View of Pottenstein – Pottenstein Market Square loop from Prüll

01:42

23.6km

430m

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: June 25, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

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Start point

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3.43 km

View of Pottenstein

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From this point you have a wonderful view of Pottenstein.

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8.01 km

Tüchersfeld Rock Formations and Half‑Timbered Village

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The small village of Tüchersfeld is dominated by an imposing rock castle. The rock formations towering up here are the remains of a reef that grew up in a tropical …

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8.81 km

View of the Basilica and the Castle in Gößweinstein

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Beautiful view of Gößweinstein and the surrounding area

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20.3 km

Pottenstein — Old Town and Castle

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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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20.3 km

Pottenstein Market Square

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The market fountain depicts life-size Saint Elizabeth.

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21.1 km

View of the Schwalbenlochhöhle

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The Schwalbenloch is a striking rock formation and cave in the idyllic Mariental valley near Pottenstein in Franconian Switzerland. It is particularly known for its impressively large portal, but does …

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23.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.0 km

6.56 km

2.82 km

206 m

Surfaces

12.2 km

5.23 km

4.93 km

978 m

313 m

Elevation

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (340 m)

Weather

Wednesday 15 July

28°C

15°C

11 %

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Comments

June 30, 2021,Fränkische Schweiz Fahrradtour 30.06.2021 16:47

Unfortunately the worst bike path I've ever ridden. Either the main road or a steep gravel road. Maximum suitable as a MTB tour. 😕👎

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View of Pottenstein – Pottenstein Market Square loop from Prüll

View of Pottenstein

Tüchersfeld Rock Formations

Tüchersfeld Rock Formations and Half‑Timbered Village

Hand Rock Formation

View of the Basilica and the Castle in Gößweinstein

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Pottenstein Market Square

View of the Schwalbenlochhöhle

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