Franconian Mountain Trail Stage 20: Pegnitz - Plech

This route is stage 20 of the Fränkischer Gebirgsweg, a long-distance trail in Bavaria; this specific segment starts in Pegnitz and ends in Plech. The path leads from the town of Pegnitz into the vast, contiguous woodlands of the Veldenstein Forest (Veldensteiner Forst), one of the largest forest areas in Bavaria. The itinerary follows quiet, undulating forest tracks, passing impressive dolomite rock formations and traversing the scenic karst landscapes of the Franconian Jura before reaching the gateway to the nature park in Plech. Overnight stays are available in hotels, traditional guesthouses, and specialized hikers' accommodations in Pegnitz or Plech, as wild camping is strictly prohibited throughout the Franconian Switzerland-Veldenstein Forest Nature Park. Water is reliably available in the towns at each end, but a sufficient supply must be carried for the long, secluded stretches through the deep forest and limestone plateaus. Both trailheads are connected to the regional transport network, with a train station in Pegnitz and regional bus services in Plech; schedules are available at vgn.de. The Fränkischer Gebirgsweg is a 428 km (266 miles) premium trail running from Untereichenstein to Hersbruck, typically completed in 21 to 22 stages. For the full route and all stages, see https://www.alltrails.com/lists/frankischer-gebirgsweg - Official AllTrails List.ensive, contiguous woodlands of the Veldenstein Forest, one of Bavaria’s largest woodlands. The route follows quiet, undulating forest paths, passes impressive dolomite rock formations and crosses the picturesque karst landscapes of the Franconian Jura before reaching the entrance to the nature park in Plech. Accommodation is available in hotels, traditional guesthouses and specialist hiking lodges in Pegnitz or Plech, as wild camping is strictly prohibited in the Franconian Switzerland-Veldensteiner Forest Nature Park. Water is reliably available in the stage towns, but it is essential to carry a sufficient supply on the long, isolated sections through the deep forest and the limestone plateaus. Both towns are connected to regional transport, with a railway station in Pegnitz and regional bus services in Plech; timetables are available at vgn.de. The Franconian Mountain Trail is a 428 km-long quality trail from Untereichenstein to Hersbruck, which is usually hiked in 21 to 22 stages.