Pegnitztalweg

Sendero del valle del Pegnitz, río y bosque junto a Núremberg

Pegnitztalweg is a 10.1 km one-way trail with 90 m of elevation gain, taking 2 h 45 min of walking without stops. Difficulty: easy (MIDE 2 out of 5). It runs from Nürnberg-Erlenstegen to Rückersdorf.

Distance: 10.1 km
Elevation gain: 90 m
Elevation loss: 82 m
Walking time: 2 h 45 min (without stops)
Difficulty: Easy · MIDE 2/5
Type: One-way
Max / min altitude: 337 / 304 m
Max gradient: 10 %

Trail profile: from 304 m to 337 m altitude

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Pegnitztalweg take?

2 h 45 min of walking without stops (DIN 33466, from distance and elevation). Allow a little more for breaks and photos.

Is Pegnitztalweg difficult?

Its difficulty is easy: MIDE 2 out of 5, with 90 m of total ascent and a maximum gradient of 10%.

Is Pegnitztalweg a loop?

No, it's one-way: it runs from Nürnberg-Erlenstegen to Rückersdorf, so you either walk back the same way or arrange transport at the end.

Where is Pegnitztalweg?

Near Nuremberg (Germany). This page has directions to the start and the GPX for your phone, watch or GPS.

What other trails are there near Nuremberg?

Reichswaldweg (19.8 km · +245 m · 5 h 30 min · Moderate) and Röthenbach a. d. Pegnitz– Moritzberg (9.7 km · +34 m · 2 h 50 min · Easy).

More trails near Nuremberg

One-wayReichswaldwegRuta histórica por el bosque de Reichswald hasta Altdorf19.8 km · +245 m · 5 h 30 min · Moderate One-wayRöthenbach a. d. Pegnitz– MoritzbergSubida clásica al Moritzberg, mirador emblemático9.7 km · +34 m · 2 h 50 min · Easy

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Pegnitztalweg

One-way · Near Nuremberg

Distance 10.1 kmElevation gain 90 mWalking time 2 h 45 minDifficulty Easy

Map, profile and GPX for Pegnitztalweg on Wanloria

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Waymarked trail. Route © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); elevation computed with a 90 m elevation model, so the figures are approximate (±10%). Check the trail conditions and the forecast before you set off. OpenStreetMap · Data checked on 5 Oct 2026