During the last ice age, winds and storms piled up the mighty dunes here in Franconia. The dunes are now wooded almost everywhere. Only in some places, for example on the trails, nothing grows and there it is sandy - as dune are so ...

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March 21, 2022

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The sand dunes leave a lasting impression with every visit..Especially when the heather is in bloom.🌸🌸

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Best routes to Sand dunes south of Leinburg

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1. Franconian Dune Trail – Wüstenweg Sand Dune loop from Winkelhaid

7.07km

01:50

40m

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

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2. Franconian Dune Trail – Wüstenweg Sand Dune loop from Weißenbrunn

9.11km

02:22

60m

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

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3. Ungelstetten Fish Ponds – Sand Pit Edge loop from Winkelhaid

14.2km

03:41

80m

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

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Elevation 420 m

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Friday 6 March

17°C

-1°C

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Location: Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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Sand dunes south of Leinburg

1. Franconian Dune Trail – Wüstenweg Sand Dune loop from Winkelhaid

2. Franconian Dune Trail – Wüstenweg Sand Dune loop from Weißenbrunn

3. Ungelstetten Fish Ponds – Sand Pit Edge loop from Winkelhaid

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