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Middle Franconia
Nürnberger Land
Alfeld

View of Houbirg – Happurg Reservoir loop from Alfeld

Hard

4.0

(1)

30

riders

View of Houbirg – Happurg Reservoir loop from Alfeld

02:01

32.5km

290m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 19, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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653 m

Rinntal Nature Reserve near Alfeld

Highlight • Natural Monument

Beautiful valley with a nature trail. Definitely drop by!

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2

5.01 km

Thalheim Castle

Highlight • Castle

The castle was built at the beginning of the 18th century in place of a hammer.
In 1909, the Holzschuher sold the castle to the Thaler family Panzer, who still owns it today. After extensive renovations in the years after 1999, the roof structure burned down in 2003; Fire-fighting water affected the rooms below. Thanks to the great commitment of the Panzer family, the damage was repaired by 2006.
The castle cannot be visited, but it looks impressive from the outside.

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9.37 km

View of Houbirg

Highlight • Viewpoint

wonderful view of Houbirg viewing rock

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10.5 km

Happurg Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

The Happurger Stausee is a relatively small lake that you can easily cycle around on a four-kilometer-long route. The area around the lake is beautiful and you always have a spectacular view of the water while cycling.

In summer you can look for a nice spot to rest along the way and refresh yourself in the cool water of the lake; swimming is allowed at the reservoir. Sailing, surfing and stand-up paddling are also popular water sports.

Around the lake you will find beautiful restaurants and cafés that invite you to stop off. From the large terraces of the restaurants you have a breathtaking view of the lake.

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11.3 km

Happurg Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

There is a path around the lower reservoir that is used by pedestrians, cyclists, hikers and Nordic walkers alike. It can get tight, especially on weekends.

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12.8 km

Nice little place with a newly designed village square. It's worth stopping off at the Glücksmühle or the lakeside terraces; the reservoir is great for a walk. Several hiking trails start from the town into the surrounding area.

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17.7 km

Beautiful trail Ellenbach - Happurg

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Nice way between Ellenbach and Happurg. Suitable for cyclists and hikers, the well-developed dirt road partially runs along the bee trail on Hutanger in Ellenbach. Beautiful view of Hersbruck, Hohenstadt, Pommelsbrunn and Happurg. It's worth it.

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32.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.6 km

4.67 km

3.50 km

2.54 km

107 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.7 km

1.94 km

1.04 km

411 m

406 m

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Wednesday 15 July

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