Schiem-a-no.de: Tour1/Pegnitz-Pottenstein

<font face='Arial'><font face='Arial'>Tour 1: Pegnitz – Pottenstein<br /> Character: Some tough climbs alternate with flowy trails, short carrying section (Ruins of Hollenberg), observation tower Kleiner Kulm (highest point in Franconian Switzerland 626 m)<br /> 36 km, 950 Hm, 3 – 4 h<br /> Condition: medium Riding technique: medium<br /> Route: Pegnitz Schlossberg – Hollenberg (Ruins) – Elbersberger Chapel – Heights path to Pottenstein – Pottenstein (connection Tour 2) – Püttlachtal – Hollenberg – Körbeldorf – Kleiner Kulm – Büchenbach – Buchau – Hedge path – Pegnitz Description: The continuously marked route (green biker on a white background) offers everything that characterizes Franconian Switzerland. Castles, ruins, picturesque river valleys, bizarre rock formations, caves, and dense forests. Plus, a high percentage of single trails (about 35%). Biker heart, what more do you want? But beware: some descents are dangerous when wet, and on weekends there are more hikers around Pottenstein! </font></font>