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Eckental

Eckenbach Gorge

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Eckental

Eckenbach Gorge

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1. Eckenbach Gorge – Hormesweiher loop from Eschenau (Mittelfr)

10.6km

02:48

100m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy Hike

Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.

Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. Corresponds approx.to SAC 1.

Intermediate Hike

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.

Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

Expert Hike

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.

Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

Intermediate

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2. View of Eckenhaid – View of Moritzberg loop from Eckenhaid

11.1km

03:02

170m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy Hike

Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.

Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. Corresponds approx.to SAC 1.

Intermediate Hike

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.

Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

Expert Hike

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.

Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

Intermediate

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3. St. Egidien Church Beerbach – View of Moritzberg loop from Oedenberg

12.9km

03:33

210m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy Hike

Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.

Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. Corresponds approx.to SAC 1.

Intermediate Hike

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.

Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

Expert Hike

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.

Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

Intermediate

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April 18, 2020

Small idyll close to the village ...

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October 7, 2020

Natural landscape, historical Romanesque church building with rectory and churchyard with graves from the 17th century, panoramic view from Hersbrucker Schweiz to Moritzberg.

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