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Great Lochstein – Pegnitztal East Nature Reserve loop from Simmelsdorf-Hüttenbach

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Great Lochstein – Pegnitztal East Nature Reserve loop from Simmelsdorf-Hüttenbach

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Great Lochstein – Pegnitztal East Nature Reserve loop from Simmelsdorf-Hüttenbach

09:54

154km

1,100m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 28, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 141 km for 59 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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39.5 km

Bürgerwald / Hohenwart

Forest

57.8 km

Great Lochstein

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Großer Lochstein is probably one of the most impressive rock formations in the Veldensteiner Forest area. The imposing rock tower is crossed at the base by a passage cave …

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59.9 km

Mühlfriedl Pond

Highlight • Lake

The lake is directly on the way from Ranna to Pegnitz just before the Großer Lochstein. You can definitely take a break here. Small yellow flowers and water lilies grow …

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64.6 km

Pegnitzau zwischen Ranna und Michelfeld

Nature Reserve

122 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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129 km

Pegnitz Valley East Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

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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130 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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140 km

View of the Pegnitz River in Lauf

Highlight • Viewpoint

From here you have a wonderful view of the weir and the Pegnitz. This has a length of about 113 km.
The river name goes back to the name "Paginza" …

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141 km

Lauf an der Pegnitz – Market Square

Highlight • Settlement

The second, still largely preserved castle dates back to Emperor Charles IV, who had it completely rebuilt in his capacity as King of Bohemia between 1357 and 1360.

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141 km

Old Town Hall, Lauf an der Pegnitz

Highlight • Historical Site

Not only that, the old town hall is picturesquely situated in the middle of the market square of Lauf, you can eat there and sit outside in the marketplace and watch the pedestrian traffic.

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154 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

48.4 km

46.4 km

38.3 km

19.9 km

1.06 km

104 m

Surfaces

117 km

18.7 km

9.82 km

4.97 km

2.91 km

911 m

Elevation

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Highest point (540 m)

Lowest point (300 m)

Weather

Tuesday 7 July

23°C

17°C

23 %

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Great Lochstein – Pegnitztal East Nature Reserve loop from Simmelsdorf-Hüttenbach

Great Lochstein

Mühlfriedl Pond

Pegnitztal East Nature Reserve

Pegnitz Valley East Nature Reserve

Fabrikgut Hammer

View of the Pegnitz River in Lauf

Lauf an der Pegnitz – Market Square

Old Town Hall, Lauf an der Pegnitz

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