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Ruins of Oberbürg Castle – Pegnitz Valley East Nature Reserve loop from Nürnberg-Erlenstegen

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Germany
Bavaria
Middle Franconia

Ruins of Oberbürg Castle – Pegnitz Valley East Nature Reserve loop from Nürnberg-Erlenstegen

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Ruins of Oberbürg Castle – Pegnitz Valley East Nature Reserve loop from Nürnberg-Erlenstegen

01:16

12.1km

60m

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: September 24, 2026

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Pegnitztal Ost

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Train Station

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1.72 km

Ruins of Oberbürg Castle

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In the Pegnitztal Ost recreation area, you can visit the Oberbürg castle ruins. “Oberbürg Castle through the ages” - the history of the walls from their construction to destruction to …

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1.76 km

Oberbürg Castle information board

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Lots of interesting information about the castle and its origin.

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2.09 km

Pegnitz Valley East Nature Reserve

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Nuremberg is full of green oases and since December 2018 parts of the Pegnitz have been designated as the Pegnitztal Ost nature reserve. Stroll along the Pegnitz, have a picnic …

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2.92 km

Water Pump with Drinking Water

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Very nice old drinking water fountain at the "Fabrikgut Hammer".

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3.01 km

Befreiungshaus Ruins

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Beautiful old ruins with great half-timbered houses. Unfortunately there is no more beer.

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4.66 km

Bridge Over the Pegnitz Near Malmsbach

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The old wooden footbridge has been replaced by a new steel bridge for pedestrians and cyclists. The bridge is on the Five Rivers Cycle Path and connects the villages of Malmsbach and Behringersdorf.

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8.70 km

The Hammer

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Already in the 14th century (1372) was in Hammer a mill from which gradually developed an industrial estate. From the year 1492 it is known that there was a brass …

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12.1 km

End point

Train Station

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8.02 km

2.76 km

707 m

416 m

170 m

Surfaces

6.62 km

3.14 km

1.72 km

570 m

< 100 m

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