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Root Hill – Rooty Descent loop from Schwabach

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Middle Franconia

Root Hill – Rooty Descent loop from Schwabach

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Root Hill – Rooty Descent loop from Schwabach

02:39

35.1km

280m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 6.25 km for 98 m

After 11.8 km for 259 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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10.4 km

Former Pillenreuth Monastery Gate and Remains

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The Pillenreuth monastery is a former monastery of the Augustinian choir women in the diocese of Eichstätt. The Pillenreuth monastery shaped the district named after it. Today only little of …

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12.6 km

Root Hill

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There are several small hills with roots and stones of different sizes and difficulties, great practice area. Fun is guaranteed.

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12.8 km

Vertical Limit Trail

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Caution! It is ultra steep in a crater hole.

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13.1 km

The Hohlsteiner Steinbruch, better known as Holsteinbruch, the only extensive natural monument in Nuremberg and habitat for the yellow-bellied toad, an endangered and strictly protected amphibian species. The green color …

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13.3 km

Wernloch Trail

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There are several small hills with roots and stones of various sizes and difficulties, and several trails lead to the Wernloch.

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15.5 km

Wernloch Lake and Quarry Trails

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There are several small hills with roots and stones of different sizes and difficulties, great practice area around the Wernloch. Fun is guaranteed.

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18.3 km

Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal near Wendelstein

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One of the most beautiful sections on the canal - but also pay attention to the side where cycling is allowed

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22.1 km

Rooty Descent

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Only recommended when it's completely dry. You should look at the "line" beforehand because you'll only be riding on roots. Be careful!

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35.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.7 km

6.16 km

5.35 km

3.49 km

2.24 km

133 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.8 km

10.3 km

9.60 km

2.89 km

1.38 km

165 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (310 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

18°C

9°C

82 %

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