Rundfahrt Pegnitz (Neudorf) - Plech - Neuhaus - Auerbach - Pegnitz (Neudorf)

The tour to Plech gently descends and is enjoyable to ride (a lightly trafficked federal road through the Veldenstein Forest). After Plech, there is a longer climb up to just before Höfen. Then it continues relatively flat again to Neuhaus/Rothenbruck. In Neuhaus, you can stop for a good break (e.g., at the castle inn or Kommune, a rustic traditional Bavarian single-room establishment with local snacks and home-brewed strong beer). In Rothenbruck, turn left over a bridge and then a longer uphill stretch to Bärnhof. After the curve, just beyond the town sign, turn left for a shorter, steep climb. From there, head left downhill to Finstermühle, simply following the road, and after the village, climb a bigger hill, then turn right towards Krottensee. In Krottensee, turn left following the road through the town. At the next junction after the town sign, take road 2162 to Auerbach and from there left onto federal road 85 towards Pegnitz.