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Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Landkreis Bayreuth

Luitpold Monument

Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Landkreis Bayreuth

Luitpold Monument

Highlight • Monument

Luitpold Monument

Hiking

4.8

(25)

Cycling

5.0

(1)

Nordic walking

5.0

(1)

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Naturpark Fichtelgebirge

Location: Gefrees, Landkreis Bayreuth, Franconian Switzerland, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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Tips

August 26, 2020

Hiking

This place has multiple meanings for the Freesians. Here is the monument of King Ludwig II, who gave Gefrees (again and definitively) town rights in 1880. That is why the …

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April 13, 2023

Hiking

There are beautiful paths and trails to explore around the monument. To the north with beautiful views over Gefrees. To the south you almost have the feeling that you can touch the Ochsenkopf.

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4.5

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#1.

Inn and Guesthouse Entenmühle – Luitpold Monument loop from Gefrees

8.88km

02:30

190m

190m

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

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4.0

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#2.

Gefrees Stonecutters' Memorial – Trial Training Area Hügelwiese loop from Gefrees

7.44km

02:13

230m

230m

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

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5.0

(1)

5

hikers

#3.

Rest Area at Olschnitztal – Luitpold Monument loop from Gefrees

3.93km

01:08

110m

110m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 600 m

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Location: Gefrees, Landkreis Bayreuth, Franconian Switzerland, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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