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Pegnitztal East Nature Reserve – Great Birch Lake loop from Nürnberg-Mögeldorf

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Germany

Bavaria

Middle Franconia

Pegnitztal East Nature Reserve – Great Birch Lake loop from Nürnberg-Mögeldorf

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Pegnitztal East Nature Reserve – Great Birch Lake loop from Nürnberg-Mögeldorf

01:44

27.3km

120m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 9, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 84 m for 10 m

After 27.2 km for 10 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.10 km

Leo-Beyer-Weg Bridge at Wöhrder See

Highlight • Bridge

The wooden bridge is crossed when walking around Lake Wöhrder.

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1.36 km

Pegnitztal East Nature Reserve

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Nice corner to stay.

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1.96 km

Pegnitztal East Nature Reserve

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

The government of Middle Franconia designated the Pegnitztal Ost as a nature reserve in December 2018. Designated paths and trails are accessible all year round. Otherwise, there are protected periods during which you are not allowed to leave the paths.

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6.89 km

Former moated castle Malmsbach

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Unfortunately, not much is left. However, the little that has been preserved is well restored and justifies a visit.

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14.4 km

Bench with a view of Lake Birkensee

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ideal for a break

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15.0 km

Great Birch Lake

Highlight • Lake

The Birkensee is a recreational area and belongs to the city Röthenbach. It consists of the Great Birkensee and the Kleiner Birkensee. Both bodies of water are fed by the groundwater of the Röthenbach stream, which flows into the Pegnitz in the town of Röthenbach.

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23.1 km

Fabrikgut Hammer

Highlight • Historical Site

The area has been a listed building as an industrial history ensemble since 1977. It is freely accessible all year round and you can stroll through the old buildings of the former metalworks.

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23.2 km

Hammer Hydroelectric Power Plant

Highlight • Monument

The Hammer hydroelectric power plant shows the values of the green electricity generated. According to the Bavarian Energy Program of October 2015, the share of hydropower in gross electricity production in Bavaria should be 23 to 25% by 2025.

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27.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.2 km

7.00 km

6.42 km

1.30 km

215 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.2 km

3.22 km

2.07 km

1.08 km

660 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (300 m)

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Pegnitztal East Nature Reserve – Great Birch Lake loop from Nürnberg-Mögeldorf

Leo-Beyer-Weg Bridge at Wöhrder See

Pegnitztal East Nature Reserve

Pegnitztal East Nature Reserve

Former moated castle Malmsbach

Bench with a view of Lake Birkensee

Great Birch Lake

Fabrikgut Hammer

Hammer Hydroelectric Power Plant

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