Dechsendorfer Pond – Small Bishop's Pond loop from Forchheim (Oberfr)

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Dechsendorfer Pond – Small Bishop's Pond loop from Forchheim (Oberfr)

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Dechsendorfer Pond – Small Bishop's Pond loop from Forchheim (Oberfr)

02:48

46.0km

180m

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: August 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 17.7 km for 106 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

5.02 km

Regnitz–Main-Danube Canal Confluence

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From the Hausen lock in the direction of Nuremberg, the Main-Danube Canal and Regnitz exist as two independent bodies of water. In the direction of Forchheim, the Regnitz itself was …

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7.26 km

Main-Danube Canal Cycle Path

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Fine gravel, so it can be driven without a gravel bike.

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13.9 km

Kennerleinsrad water scoop wheel

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Such water wheels have been around since the 15th century. They were used to irrigate the meadows in dry Franconia. Today, electric pumps are used for this purpose. The historic …

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17.8 km

A magnificent building! Together with the Margrave's Palace and the palace gardens, it forms an architectural ensemble. Unfortunately, the building can only be viewed from the outside. The central section …

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19.5 km

Alterlanger See

Lake

24.4 km

Dechsendorfer Pond

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In the Dechsendorfer Weiher recreational area, spacious sunbathing lawns on the shore of the lake invite you to relax, sunbathe, have a barbecue and swim. On the lake, which is …

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24.6 km

Großer Bischofsweiher

Lake

26.5 km

Small Bishop's Pond

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Beautifully located in nature. Just get down and watch nature.

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26.6 km

Rest Area at Altweiher Lake

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In this nice seat you can just let your mind wander and relax.

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46.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.9 km

10.1 km

6.00 km

5.55 km

2.27 km

152 m

Surfaces

32.8 km

7.69 km

2.05 km

1.74 km

1.48 km

329 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

Weather

Saturday 10 October

12°C

3°C

48 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Comments

October 20, 2024,Fahrradtour nach Poppendorf zum Karpfenessen 😢☺️

We actually wanted to eat a delicious carp at the Dippacher restaurant in Poppendorf, but unfortunately we were told that there was no carp at the weekend as there would be too many to handle. 😠😢The carp was then replaced with beef with horseradish, which was also very tasty, and we were reconciled again ☺️🤪🍺 All in all a successful …

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October 20, 2024,Karpfentour ohne Karpfen

We were actually looking forward to a delicious carp and had therefore made a reservation at the Dippacher restaurant in Poppendorf, but unfortunately they don't serve any carp at the weekend, we were told, as the quantities would be too large. We were initially very disappointed, but we were compensated with a very tasty beef with horseradish, which really lifted …

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