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Middle Franconia

Max Bridge, Nuremberg – View of the Kettensteg loop from Erlangen

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Middle Franconia

Max Bridge, Nuremberg – View of the Kettensteg loop from Erlangen

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Max Bridge, Nuremberg – View of the Kettensteg loop from Erlangen

02:36

44.6km

170m

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: May 21, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 26 m for 9 m

After 20.6 km for 3 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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6.00 km

Wied

Lake

2

18.9 km

Nuremberg Castle (Nürnberger Burg)

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The Vestnertor was the northern main gate to Nuremberg Castle. The wooden Vestnertorbrücke leads over the moat to the gate entrance under the Vestnertorbastei, then a tunnel leads to the …

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3

19.1 km

View of Nuremberg Imperial Castle (Rear Side)

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More information at: schloesser.bayern.de/deutsch/schloss/objekte/nbg_burg.htm

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4

20.6 km

View of the Upper Karls Bridge (Obere Karlsbrücke)

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Beautiful view across the Pegnitz River to the Henkerssteg (Executioner's Bridge). The Henkerssteg (Executioner's Bridge) is a covered wooden bridge over the Pegnitz River. It connects the Hangman's Tower with …

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20.6 km

Max Bridge, Nuremberg

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The Maxbrücke, formerly called the Stone Bridge, spans the Pegnitz between Maxplatz and Unschlittplatz. It is the oldest solid stone bridge within the city of Nuremberg. It was completed in …

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20.7 km

View of the Kettensteg

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If you want to cross here by bike you have to lug it up the steps or ride a few meters further to the next bridge.

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22.4 km

Pegnitz Valley West Cycle Path

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Here it rolls properly relaxed. On this route you drive on a well-developed bike path along the Pegnitz.

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8

29.1 km

Regnitz Cycle Path: Fürth–Stadeln

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A pleasant cycle path that closely follows the river. A bit narrow in places with oncoming traffic.

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9

37.0 km

Stork Meadow and Pond in Middle Franconia

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The Wiesengrund is a great way to cycle, beautiful scenery and cycle paths

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B

44.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.1 km

5.09 km

4.06 km

3.05 km

258 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

38.7 km

2.71 km

2.56 km

655 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

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