Best partially-paved trails in Pegnitz

Wonderful MTB tour in the Franconian Switzerland Nature Park. The MTB route between Pegnitz and Pottenstein is considered one of the most beautiful routes in Germany. The circular tour starts at the source of the Pegnitz. The ride begins comfortably on tarmac to the Schlossbergfestwiese, from where the gradient increases and the trails lead through single trails characterised by mixed forest. Up it goes to the Hollenberg. Once the route reaches the foot, a short carrying passage begins, past...

Beautiful nature route in Paüttlachtal, Bavaria. This trail leads through the Püttlachtal valley in Franconian Switzerland without any major inclines. The path follows the river of the same name and passes beautiful rock formations, meadows, shady forest sections and old mills. The hike is accompanied by the babbling of the water and the sight of the towering limestone cliffs that line the valley. With a bit of luck, you may spot rare birds such as the dipper or...

Varied mountain bike tour in the Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park, Bavaria. Lakes, castles, caves and rocks - bikers can look forward to plenty of variety on this mountain bike tour between Pegnitz, Bronn and Pottenstein. From Pegnitz railway station, the route leads towards Bronn, from where you cycle through the Klumpertal valley to Pottenstein. Pottenstein is known above all for its castle, which towers high above the town on a rocky spur and is one of the oldest castles...

Circular hiking trail with feeder route: Trockau - Bodendorf - Leups - Trockau. Refreshment stops Accessible by bus and train

A scenic and enchanting hiking route in Pegnitz, Bavaria. The Pegnitz accompanies you on the first few kilometres of this charming tour. It heads south towards Hainbronn via Weidlwang and ends in the Veldensteiner Forst forest. Highlights of the tour: - Along the Pegnitz river - Wachberg - Peace lime trees - Chapel "Zum guten Hirten" - Hubertus trail