Roll out of Hardeck and follow the Wondreb river before the route climbs into Naturpark Steinwald, then on into Naturpark Fichtelgebirge. With 978 m of elevation gain across 74.6 km, the legs will know they've been working, even though nearly all of it is paved. The Röslau river escorts you along the way back toward Hardeck, where the loop closes. Two nature reserves, two rivers, one satisfying day on the bike.