Germany
Bavaria
Upper Franconia
Franconian Switzerland
Forchheim
Obertrubach
Cruel Pond
Germany
Bavaria
Upper Franconia
Franconian Switzerland
Forchheim
Obertrubach
Cruel Pond
Cruel Pond
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 36 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura
Location: Obertrubach, Forchheim, Franconian Switzerland, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany
Best Hikes to Cruel Pond
- Easy
2
Cruel Pond – Franzosenstein Rock Formation loop from Affalterthal00:39
2.28km
50m
Intermediate4.6
(24)
112
Klagemauer Rock Formation – Signalstein (viewpoint rock) loop from Wolfsberg02:18
7.72km
240m
Expert5.0
(3)
7
Klagemauer Rock Formation – Three Peaks of Großenohe loop from Hohenschwärz06:27
22.4km
540m
Tips
According to tradition, at the end of the 18th century, citizens of Geschwand sought refuge on the Franzosenstein from Napoleonic troops who had invaded the surrounding areas. However, they were discovered and cruelly massacred and buried in this place.
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Location: Obertrubach, Forchheim, Franconian Switzerland, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany
Best Hikes to Cruel Pond
- Easy
2
Cruel Pond – Franzosenstein Rock Formation loop from Affalterthal00:39
2.28km
50m
Intermediate4.6
(24)
112
Klagemauer Rock Formation – Signalstein (viewpoint rock) loop from Wolfsberg02:18
7.72km
240m
Expert5.0
(3)
7
Klagemauer Rock Formation – Three Peaks of Großenohe loop from Hohenschwärz06:27
22.4km
540m
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